Colleen is determined to remain a spinster.After losing her parents, Lady Colleen Harrington wraps herself in her paranormal and Egyptian studies. When her Aunt Julie insists on having a ball after the period of mourning came up, she resigned herself to putting on a show of finding a mate. Then she meets Lord Henry Strathford.

Henry is only looking to marry to carry on the family name. His father, the current Duke, asks him to come to a ball in order to further business relations with the Harringtons. Henry goes, and is struck by Lady Harrington's eyes. He cannot forget them, and begins courting the somewhat reluctant yet fascinating woman. When danger arises, he vows to protect her, and will use all his influence to make it happen, including enlisting the Dark Duke in his endeavors. But will it be enough? Or will she spurn him as she had so many others?

This is a sweet romance with cameos from characters of the Darkest Series.