After escaping a painful past, Lillie has finally found peace in the estate she calls home. But her sanctuary is shattered when Duke Hamilton arrives to claim rightful ownership.

For a decade, her foster mother Amanda has turned the estate into an orphanage—a haven for those in need. Now, everything they've built is under threat.

With Laird Stirling absent, Lillie's only hope lies with his brother, James. Yet, he refuses to help. As the clock ticks, they enter a fierce battle of wills.

Can Lillie break through James's defenses to save her beloved home? In a world filled with romantic tension and mystery, will she protect all she holds dear before it's too late?