Part I: Freddie Chivington has been in love with Olivia Marsh for years but has been unable to find the courage to tell her. Since childhood Olivia followed Freddie and her brother in their escapades in the hope that Freddie would notice her as more than Toby’s sister but an incident in her early teens made her bury her feelings. As she comes home to the village Freddie is determined to find his courage and she is equally determined to keep her distance but like all best plans….
Part II: Sparks fly from the moment Elizabeth Ridgeway meets the arrogant Conte Vincent Baldini resulting in the Conte losing the opportunity to purchase a prime site for his new hotel. When they meet again in Italy the Conte seizes the opportunity to salvage his plans when he proposes marriage to Elizabeth after a whirlwind romance. Unfortunately things go awry when Elizabeth overhears a conversation and…