All his life Thomas Powell, the Duke of Ashford has been beautiful and enjoyed the privileges that come with it. One bad decision leads to accident that leaves him blind and strips him of his place in society. Desperate to gain back his status, Thomas devises a plan to win the hand of the season's more desirable woman but finds it more difficult than he expected and forces him to find help.

Eloisa Noble has returned to London to help her beautiful cousin navigate the season in hopes of finding a husband. Memories from her own failed season years before haunt her and make her desperate to leave the city for good, but only obtaining the funds for independence will allow her that. An offer from the devilishly handsome Duke could be the answer to her problem, but she finds it difficult to keep it just business between them.

As they work towards creating a couple that Society would approve of, the two of them might discover that love doesn't care about appearances alone. They will look past the expectations of others and find that real beauty can be a surprise.