Olivia Hewes has one dream: to make Chatham Manor"s wool-producing venture profitable. She must succeed or be forced to trade her independence for a loveless marriage. Her most threatening competition comes from neighboring estate owner Randolph Sherbourne. Tormented by the recent demise of his father, Randolph has little time for the centuries-old feud between the two estates. Then he meets the charming Miss Hewes . . .