New York City, 1909: A woman ahead of her time, Temperance O'Neil is happily married to her work - helping single mothers on the city streets - which she funds with her inheritance. When her disapproving stepfather, Angus McCairn, cuts off her income, an infuriated Temperance has no choice but to do as he commands: live, as a proper unmarried lady, in the family's home in Edinburgh. She soon strikes up a bargain with the elder McCairn to win her passage home by agreeing to find a wife for his nephew, James - a task few would dare undertake.
A brusque, strapping man, James McCairn has little use of the new "housekeeper" on his Highlands farm - though the place could surely use a woman's touch. But as she attempts to match James with his ideal mate, Temperance makes a surprising discovery: behind his gruff exterior is a kind, intelligent, caring soul. And his perfect match may surprise Temperance most of all . . .
