Rosie Farnham has battled poverty for years to keep the family's manor and estate running. But faced with the prospect of being thrown out of the home she loves by a handsome stranger, she refuses to budge. Despite the fact that Theo Bradley is entitled to demand vacant possession, she will not leave her home. However, Theo moves in with Rosie IN SITU, which brings another problem to deal with - that of her growing attraction to him.