Winter 1805, England. Following the death of her husband, young Chloe Quilter has retired to the countryside. But her peaceful existence is disturbed when Lance, Lord Pettipher, crashes his curricle near her home, losing his memory in the process. Determined to nurse him back to health, Chloe takes him in. However, in his confusion, Lance mistakes her for his long-dead betrothed. Horrified, Chloe tries to help him regain his true memories. And as their bond strengthens, she begins to wonder whether she can help heal the wounds of his past…