Hazel is a baron's daughter, but after losing both parents, she's stuck living with her unlikable stepmother. Penniless, Hazel spends her days doing chores but dreams of finding a handsome husband to take her away from her fruitless life.

The Duke of Caldwell isn't interested in marrying the first woman who comes along. He wants someone beautiful and unique—someone who embodies the properties of his late mother. But women like that don't come along too often, so he bides his time in hopes he will find someone to share his life with.

When his carriage breaks down and a beautiful woman stops to assist, he knows he's found the woman for him. But courting her proves to be a challenge because Hazel's stepmother interferes at every turn. Just when Hazel finally thinks she'll find true happiness, a shocking turn of events results in her losing everything.

But some things are worth fighting for. But how long will Hazel fight before she admits defeat?