After Bethany's elderly aunt dies, she is left without a home. When a distant relation, the Earl of Ingraham, offers her a London Season, it would seem to be the answer to her dilemma.

But Bethany has no interest in attracting an eligible suitor. She has other plans for her future. Her dream is to support herself by writing a novel, following in the footsteps of her favorite author.

However, literary ladies are frowned upon, not only by Society but by the Earl, who is smitten with Bethany's beauty and character.

Fretting about her guilty secret, she agrees to further intrigue by acting as secretary to one of the royal dukes.

Will Bethany give up her chance for true love to continue her writing career? Or, will the Earl find a way to solve this noble dilemma?