<p>Jilted by his bride-to-be, wealthy Spanish landowner Don Vidal Salazar fears he's lost his passion for life. That is, until his English secretary, Rosalind Carlisle, intervenes.</p><p>Unable to resist her sympathy, Vidal makes a scandalous request of his friend-a night of resplendent passion. A request she shockingly grants.</p><p>A year later, neither can forget the tender liaison. Vidal, his heart finally free, is ready to take another chance at love, and he offers Rosalind her heart's desire.</p><p>But Vidal doesn't realize that Rosalind came to Spain fleeing a scandalous past and a cruel fate that may tear the lovers apart forever.</p>