After a haunting loss, restless Colonel Hayes Winterton accepts his father's mission to secure a vineyard in Tuscany. Except his plans are thwarted by widow Evelisse Banfield--his stubborn, captivating competition! Evelisse is shocked when the stoically handsome Hayes proposes a drastic solution to share the vineyard--a conven-ient marriage! Rather than relinquish her claim on the property, she accepts, but he will be her husband in name only. Until Evelisse realizes their business ar-rangement could have pleasurable benefits, as long as real feelings don't blur the boundaries!