Gabriel Hawk's family has long been rutting bastards cursed by their lusts. He can't find release alone without pain, so he staffs his grand estate Hawksfell Manor with servants to please him. When a storm brings two unexpected guests to the manor, he can't send them away. Lady Millicent Crowley must marry within three months to get her inheritance. She's fond of her third cousin Michael but she wants more. She suggested this ill-fated car trip to sort out her feelings. She hadn't counted on the storm washing them up on Gabriel's doorstep. Gabriel is attracted to both Crowleys, and they both want him, too. He believes passion is passion, but as the three of them learn how to please each other he feels more for them both. Can he learn that love is love? Or will they find out his secret and leave him forever?