Lady Tess Collier, the daughter of a famous traveler, who grew up on long journeys, reluctantly agreed to fulfill the last wish of her dying father - to return to England and arrange her personal life. Captain Grif Meridon just as reluctantly agreed to take on the duties of Tess's guardian and find her a suitable husband...The further, the more Grif hates the numerous admirers hovering around Tess. Perhaps he simply does not see anyone worthy among them? Or is he jealous? For the first time in his life, Meridon plunged into the pool of true passion - and does not want to give his beloved woman to another. What about Lady Tess? Who will she choose?