Alasdair Thornham, Marquess of Datchworth, is hellbent on his own destruction. But he can't ignore another in distress, especially when it's a woman whose corrupt brother is intent on auctioning off her virtue. Alasdair bids, and wins, suddenly finding himself saddled with a vicar's daughter, who stirs the embers of his broken soul.

Mary Smith is a woman caught in difficult circumstances. When the handsome, tormented lord rescues her from certain ruin, her warm spirit compels her to repay the debt by luring him out of his anguish. Their mutual passion surprises them both.

Escaping to London, Alasdair and Mary cannot deny their feelings for each other. Will they conquer their demons and find heaven in one another's arms?