Lady Eleanor, Duchess of Smythington

The passion has faded from my marriage. Between running an extensive household and caring for three children and my husband Rex, my dream of studying music has long since been left behind. While my children embark on their own lives and Rex is busy at Parliament, I am unsure what to do with myself. Despite loving my husband, old memories have surfaced, and his best friend, Flynn now features in forbidden dreams.

Lord Flynn, Earl of Larrson

A person evaluates their past when they reach a certain age. I am no different. I fell in love with Eleanor two decades ago, and nothing has changed. I had asked for her hand, but her heart belonged to Rex, whom I've known most of my life. He and I spent one unforgettable night in each other's arms at Oxford but never spoke about it again. Now a widower, I remain close to the Smythingtons out of friendship and a deep abiding love for the couple. When an opportunity arises to suggest an affair between the three of us, I boldly take it.

Lord Rex, Duke of Smythington

My marriage stands on rocky ground, and I do not know how to fix it. I am intrigued but hesitant when Flynn makes his outrageous proposal, having buried the night he and I spent together in the back of my mind. Acting on those desires would betray my marriage vows. However, intimacies with my wife are almost nonexistent, and I am desperate to change that. I love Eleanor and want to see her happy. When she agrees to the affair between the three of us, things begin to change for the better.

Can Eleanor and Rex rekindle their romance with Flynn's help? Can all three have a life together, or will Flynn's future follow a different path?