This historical romance follows Patience Jordan, a West Indian heiress who has lost everything after her English husband's suicide. Falsely imprisoned, she risks everything to be near her son until she gets hired as his nanny by his new guardian, Busick Strathmore, Duke of Repington. Though he appears to be a strict military hero, his true nature--including unexpected passion--is revealed as he investigates his dead cousin's dangerous financial dealings. Can Patience and Busick overcome their formidable enemies and obstacles to build a future together?