Part 1

After both her parents pass away, Grace goes to live with her aunt and uncle. But on the eve of her arrival in London high society, she encounters Lord Lucian St. Claire, the second-eldest son of a noble family, who is known far and wide as a notorious rake. Grace and Lucian stay at the same inn, and in the middle of the night, he mistakes her room for his and collapses on her bed. What’s worse, Grace’s aunt is there to see it happen! Now she must marry a man she’s only just met or risk her honor...

Part 2

For appearances’ sake, Grace became engaged to Lucian St. Claire, the second son of the St. Claire family. Soon after their betrothal, rumors begin to circulate among the aristocracy in London: they say Grace tricked Lucian into engagement so she could marry her way into money! Lucian and Grace make a public show of affection