Virginia Fergusson's love life was becoming more than a little chaotic—so much so that she suddenly decided to run away to a new city in New Zealand and a new life of her own. And that was before she met the attractive Nicholas Muir!

It was the chance of a lifetime "Take this money and spread your wings. It's meant to bring you joy:" Aunt Amabel wanted Monique Belfield to take a break from shouldering the family burdens, to take a cruise to the other side of the world, find adventure, freedom and possibly romance. But Monique had other dreams. Her heart was set on tracing her roots in Port Beauchamp, the home her grandfather had left in disgrace years ago. She was undecided—until an outrageous encounter with Edward Fergusson, a chivalrous stranger gave her the push she needed.