Emma was raised by parents that just didn't stay home, Grace had the loving family who was always there. At a young age they both go separate ways. When they are grown and married things change, Emma's husband whom she was forced to wed at the age of 14 is abusive and killed after a brawl at the saloon. She is whisked away by her Godparents to the west where they had been for the last eight years. She heals and feels love for the first time in such a long time. As she rekindles her friendship with Grace, life starts to return to normal. With Grace's brothers still single they fight over who will be the next to love the beautiful Emma. But will Emma finally get the chance to be loved Tenderly?

Holly was the youngest of ten kids, and the most beloved daughter of Lord John Campton. She befriends the Duke and Duchess's only daughter at the age of fourteen. After a near death experience, she was saved by her knight in shinning armor. William the future Duke of Lancaster, was bewitched by a pair of sea green eyes. The only problem was she was only fourteen. He had to put her behind him and look some where else for his future Duchess. Holly was head over heels in love with Lindsay's oldest brother. With the help of her friend, she is launched into society and soon has many suitors vying for her attention. Would that be enough to win her the heart she yearns for? Will she become the Duke's Lady? or will she just be left broken hearted?