When Alexander Mackenzie III arrived to decide the fate of the manor house where Sarah was housekeeper, she prepared herself for the worst. However, Alex was instantly enchanted by the property - and, it seemed, by Sarah - and quickly moved into the neighboring cottage to hers. Sarah knew that most women would have given anything to have such a handsome, wealthy man arrive on their doorstep, but she also knew of Alex's string of past affairs. She'd live side by side with Alex, but she was determined that he wouldn't become her lover-next-door.