Lady Helena Marsden is the only daughter of the Duke of Maridale. She has suffered from depression since the tragic loss of her mother three years ago. For the last two Seasons, Helena has been ridiculed by members of the ton for being plump. Helena is insecure about her appearance and never seems to garner any attention from the gentlemen. But things change when she meets an old childhood friend at a soiree.
Simon Sterling is the second son of the late Earl of Sterndale. He has spent the last several years overseeing his business operations in the Far East. He returns to London and decides to stay on a more permanent basis. Simon is captivated when he encounters Helena at a soiree. He starts pursuing Helena in the hopes of getting to know her better. But a misunderstanding tears Helena and Simon apart. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles in their way to get their happily ever after?