William Jennings is not married and likes it that way. But when a relative passes away, he is suddenly guardian of three young children. This unforseen development nevertheless provides him one great comfort--he now has a male heir without the bother of a wife. Yet the children quickly become more than he can handle. Unexpectedly finding help in a truly remarkable woman, he learns to see the world in a completely different light.

Alender Tate injures his eyes in an accident and goes to the country for peace and quiet. His Aunt asks one of the Steel sister to read to him daily. Her voice sparks a new light in his heart making him wonder if she could love a man who might never regain his sight. He soon understands he is not the only one struggling with blindness, though hers is of a different kind entirely.