The estate of the young Earl of Walreifen desperately needed the firm hand of a caring housekeeper - and the Scottish widow Aubrey Montford was simply perfect for this role. But... why can’t the frivolous rake owner take his eyes off the quiet, modest young woman? Why does he dream day and night of squeezing her in his arms and drowning with her in a burning whirlpool of passion? Love? Yes! But, even passionately loving Aubrey, the Count understands that she is hiding something from him...