Lord Grayson has almost lost hope of marrying off his rebellious daughter Caroline. The willful beauty risks remaining an old maid, but... It is marriage with her that can save Count Brent Weimert from complete ruin. After returning from the war, he discovered that his lands had been sold off. Yielding to her father’s persuasion, Caroline agrees to become Brent’s wife, but promises herself to never fall in love with this man. She could not even imagine that her husband was so attentive, handsome, noble... Caroline is burned by the passion that has long been burning in the count’s heart. He does not yet know that his beloved is in mortal danger. His past could destroy her. Will Brent be able to save his love?