Bored and tipsy, Garth makes an assignation with a woman. After taking her in his arms within minutes he was bewitched by her. But it wasn't long before he realized it was not only the wrong female, but had also done the one thing had been avoiding for years. He caught himself in his own compromising situation. If it wasn't so serious it would be laughable. Though the chit was an utter stranger, he was forced to do the honorable thing and wed her. Whether liked it or even wanted to.
It was wrong sneaking into another man's study and stealing back her friend's diary, but Laura gained far more than secrets written in a book. She somehow ended up with an unwanted husband and knowing his sordid reputation, the very last thing she wanted was to end up being his wife. Yet the plans her family were making for her were far worse. She no other other option, but to choose between a rake or a fortune hunter. She chose the scoundrel and prayed she wouldn't regret it in the end.