Viscount Althorne hires Octavia Staunton to teach his wayward young niece. But one perfect English summer turns their plans upside down, and he becomes inexplicably drawn to the one woman he cannot have—the family governess.
Can Cassandra recognize the real man beneath the reputation, or will the Duke of Wadebridge's bold proposal—that she travel to Cornwall as his mistress—be the wedge that drives them apart?
Two travelers hatch a mad scheme to marry each other, but find their engagement is anything but convenient. When family and responsibilities stand in the way of love, will Philip and Honoria have the strength to go through with their plan?