Book four told the story of Allison's friend, Cecelia who found love with Andrew Colton. Allison met his friend, Colin Abbot at the same time. This book goes along with Cecelia as Allie seeks to know if Colin sees past her often remarked on beauty to know her heart. Cecelia aids in the process as a go between via her fiancee and he best friend, Allie. The time is the 1700s when proper behavior and speech kept a lady from knowing absolutely what a gentleman thought of her. Certain words and phrases were expected but did they really mean what they seemed to or were only politese?