Edward Crawdon, Duke of Hartridge, is being forced by his slightly overbearing but loving mother to spend time with her old friends at their estate in Ireland. He does not know it, but a contract exists between the two families stating that Edward must marry their eldest daughter.
On the day of his arrival, Edward meets Lady Rebecca, Caroline’s younger sister, under very unusual circumstances. Edward cannot stop thinking about Lady Rebecca, but she is completely unsuited to being a duchess. However, she becomes rather a toast of the Ton, and even though he cannot marry her, Edward realizes that he cannot stand idly by and watch Rebecca marry someone else.
Will Edward admit his true feelings for Rebecca? Will he defy his responsibilities and duties, his idea of a “proper” duchess, and follow his heart?

Two years ago, Caroline Carrington made the biggest mistake of her life; she rejected the man she loved. Now she is back in London and ready to find a husband. But first, before proper Caroline does exactly what is expected of her, she wants a little scandal-something to remember during her life as a perfect society wife. Who, then, is better placed to help her with her quest than Tom Crawdon, the man whose mere presence still has the power to weaken her knees and her heart?
Tom had promised himself that he would never allow another woman to get under his skin the way Caroline Carrington had. He had returned to London intent on forgetting her and moving on with his life. She seemed to be on a mission to shake off her good-girl reputation. And who better to help her than a notorious rake like him? But could he help her while still protecting her unblemished reputation? And what would happen if she snuck her way right back into his heart?