The father of young Marista Rockburne carelessly put the family estate on the line, lost and committed suicide. Now the girl, left penniless, is entirely dependent on the mercy of the new owner of the estate - the frivolous and cynical Earl Stanbrook, one of the most dangerous conquerors of the hearts of London society. Proud Marista swore to hate the man who ruined her life with all her soul - but what do vows mean in front of the count’s magical charm? What hatred, what revenge has the power to resist the love that burns in two lonely hearts?