Sarah Linfield is quite content in her tranquil life, surrounded by mischievous siblings, a well-stocked library, and the comfort of her pond-side sanctuary. She has just two concerns: avoiding a distinctly unappealing house guest, and discovering the identity of the handsome gentleman who has been occupying her daydreams, as well as her sanctuary.

Nathaniel Towne knows he will eventually inherit the estate of his cantankerous uncle. Though Aston Lodge is Nat’s future, he has no intention of making it his present. That is, until he stumbles on a lovely and refreshing young woman who just might change his mind.

Though sparks fly each time they meet, romance proves more elusive. Can they learn to trust each other with their hearts as they work to overcome half truths, unwanted suitors, muddy messes, and a decades-long feud between neighbors?