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Emma has worked hard at her career, hoping to live up to her mother’s love, care and sacrifice. When business gets tight at Desmond, Desmond and O’Malley they’re quick to lay her off despite a decade of twelve hour days, and slavish work and commitment.After a month of searching out clients Emma’s luck changes when a lazy dog’s wet nose presses into her crotch and introduces her to Patrick. He’s a quiet country man eking out a rugged life as hands-on consultant, working with small farmers to grow their business. And he’s looking for an accountant.Emma moves close to Patrick to help him in the small, country village of Ballyhane and she’s soon immersed in her new endeavour. She quickly finds herself falling for him, or maybe it’s his quiet, rural life. However his peaceful way isn’t the whole truth. And Emma realises he’s not being completely honest.Will his secret ruin her new and growing financial stability? And can their burgeoning relationship survive his hidden past?