William is now the eleventh Duke of Tensington, with a whole new estate to run, complete with stables where the famous Withcombe Bays are housed. From his childhood he has hated the horses his father loved, and now he must decide what to do with them. Sarah Mondragon is the only child of Arnas, the Withcombe horsemaster. Since his accident, she has been the acting master of horse for the estate. When the newest duke arrives, he makes it clear that he is now the boss. The battle is on for control of the stables. Neither one is likely to budge, but a growing attraction blossoms despite their best attempts to hold it at bay. Both are determined to have nothing to do with one another. But the horses themselves may have other ideas...