History buff Carrie is used to the nostalgia she feels when she visits historic sites. But when she visits La Belle Vie, an old Louisiana plantation, she feels more than a mere wistfulness. Soon the memories begin to flood her. Unable to stop them, Carrie is flung back into the arms of her dark lover, and into the forgotten life of Émilie Villeneuve.
Émilie is a guest at La Belle Vie, where the master of the plantation has made her feel like family. Unfortunately for her, his son has not. He's made it clear he wants her out. But the scorching kisses he gives her leave her confused, angry and desperate for more.