Anne Wiese lives out her days in happiness at the edge of the woods. Following in the footsteps of her mother, she spends her days gathering botanicals from the lush forests surrounding their cottage home. When a simple trip to collect some berries goes awry, she finds herself thrust into disaster. Clinging to life, she is rescued at the very last moment by a handsome lord. Anne is enchanted by his gentle nature and kind heart, and the two start an unlikely friendship, defying the standards of society. Little did she know that this charming young man would soon make her heart skip a beat... When she discovers that her gracious beau has a secret that threatens to drive them apart forever, will disappointment overpower her growing feelings?
Lord Henry Townshend wishes he was anything but a Marquess. Having lived in the shadow of his domineering father for his entire life, he finds himself pining for a life without worries. When he rescues a strange woman from certain death, he is enraptured not just by her astonishing beauty, but her intelligence and compassion. The dazzling woman is unlike anyone he has ever met and, for the first time in his life, he feels that love may be on the cards for him. However, the more Henry falls in love with her, the more he realises he has no other option than to keep his real identity a secret. Even if he knows that their lives are worlds apart, will he finally decide that his own feelings are more important than what society demands? Anne and Henry are caught in a web of lies and what starts out as an innocent romance takes on a darker tone. While struggling with their hearts' desires, they navigate the waters of deception, the high society ton, and the power of true love. To make matters worse, when Anne discovers Henry's lies, she feels that everything is crashing down. Will the ill-fated couple find a way through the obstacles that insist on keeping them apart? Or will this socially forbidden love be lost before Anne and Henry fulfill their wildest dream for a true, heart-melting romance?