What is an uncommon romance, begins by the beautiful and crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean in Nice, France.

Two strangers meet at early dawn on the promenade in Nice. The circumstances are such that Annabel presumes Robert to be a tramp, and Robert thinks Annabel may be a prostitute. But they establish a bond that is to be the basis of true love.

Annabel is an extremely wealthy, successful, self-made woman, but who tends to choose the wrong men.

The truth of Robert's background is not revealed until further into the story. However, he is shown to be much more than the tramp he first appears.

Their first encounter ends with a lustful and romantic coupling that lingers in their minds even as they part ways.

Their bond cannot be forgotten, even as time passes and events unfold.

In time they set out to find each other. Annabel hires detectives to track Robert down. Robert begins to back-track in the hope of finding Annabel.

They must find a way to never lose each other again, even if status, family, and distance, stand in the way.