When Ellie Worthing learned of a surprise inheritance, half a world away, she thought it would be a minor disruption in an otherwise orderly and contented life. What she hadn’t expected was to find a lost branch of her family tree, a past riddled with more secrets than answers and a man who would help her remember what it means to love.

Alasdair MacDonald had been running away from his past, but when his family needs his help, he discovers that it is much more satisfying to run towards the future. Especially one that involves a fascinating and beautiful woman. As he helps her adjust to her new found wealth and family history, will he be able convince her to stay and build a future with him?