Sebastian Sherbrook, a self-proclaimed scoundrel as well as the newly minted Marquess of Manwaring, earnings to London after his estranged uncle dies, objective in reforming his rakish image forever. Yet through no mistake of his own, he’s quickly embroiled in the biggest scandal of the growing season, and his top secret plans to court the only woman he’s ever wanted are in shambles.

Female Katherine Manwaring knows her poor opinion of her past due spouse’s nephew isn’t going to modification, even if the changing times has dubbed him “The Singlemost Beautiful Guy In London.” When fate casts Sebastian upon her mercy, nevertheless, she learns two shocking truths: he might not really be the scoundrel his reputation suggests, and he’s hopelessly in like…with her.

But an irate squire, an even more irate dog, several dawn appointments, meddling friends, and some blackmail aren’t the only things that stand in the form of their happy closing. Can Katherine accept Sebastian’s like—and can he still need her if he learns her personal dark secret?