Previously published as Deborah Miles, and Sara Bennett 1834. Lizzie Banister and her sister Jane are on a sailing ship to Sydney Town when Jane catches the eye of Zek Gray. Thinking to save her sister from a man she believes is a rake, Lizzie finds herself in Zek's arms. One thing leads to another, and soon Lizzie is travelling west with Zek to take up a position as his housekeeper. Zek has never been in love. He can't quite believe that a prim and proper girl like Lizzie has stolen his heart. But she has secrets and so does he, and it is only by sharing them that they can find happiness together.