Analysa Howell is looking forward to her season debut in London, but before she leaves home her grandmother reminds her of the fate that awaits her. Ana does not believe in the tales that have followed the females in her family for generation and generation but there is a part of her that cannot doubt the pattern. Still, she is determined to enjoy her debut.

Anthony Bingham, the Earl of Yardley, is doing everything he can to avoid the marriage mart even if that means fleeing from his meddling sister, the Duchess of Iverly. His escape route crosses paths with an overturned carriage and inside is the most beautiful woman Anthony has ever seen.

When their two worlds collide, they both are consumed with a sinful obsession for the other.