Before her heart became the latest one discarded by Darius Maynard, housekeeper Chloe Benson fled her beloved village. Returning home years later, she finds the notorious rogue's flashing green eyes and mocking comments still infuriate...and excite her!

Suddenly crowned an heir, Darius is enduring an onslaught of personal torment. However, he's been the black sheep of the Maynard family for as long as the gossipmongers can remember. And there are some old habits – like indulging in beautiful women – that Darius has no intention of breaking...