With an injured Viscount and a woman born to heal the match seems to be made in heaven...or...not? Theodore O’Hanlon, Viscount Ormondton arrives in Christmas to deal with wounds sustained on the battlefield. He has plans to hide out till he can return to society and take the position his father has created for him long ago a position that includes a woman as wife that he really has no interest in. Little does he know that a black cat named Duke will change his life forever once Duke’s mistress arrives on the scene to collect him.

Virginia Underwood has been away from society for almost a decade and lives to help injured animals whether feathered or furry. Meeting Theodore she realizes he will be her next challenge. As the two spend time together she helps him heal not only physically but also emotionally.