She wanted romance but her own fate did not look optimistic when she was to be married to an aging, lecherous earl. A 'miracle' happened when Penelope Westmoreland was rescued by a dashing stranger, Lucas Pendelton - he might be her answer to her much desired dream.
Romance wasn't what Lucas wanted, especially when he was set on revenge. What could be more perfect than to ravish his enemy's daughter ? He wasn't going to fall for her, was he ?