Katie Fitzmorris loves Brian, the king of the Irish stage, who chose her as his American queen. For three years his rapt pupil, she now has a chance to star in films—and become his equal partner. But in Hollywood, Katie feels more than oceans separating her from Brian. Their reunions are fraught with bittersweet passion and tender uncertainty. Finally she faces untenable possibilities: To keep them together, has Brian compromised his talent? In marrying her, did he forfeit his greatest dream? She should leave him if her love enchains him ... but she aches to keep him close to her heart ...