The Duke of Rotham, a daring voluptuous man and a famous libertine, was able to deprive the beautiful Tess Blanchard of peace with just one passionate kiss. Now his image haunts her in dreams full of sinful and forbidden dreams. But the meeting with the Duke caused an unprecedented scandal, and in order to avoid further publicity and not lose influential patrons, Tess must marry Ian. Marriage to the Duke opens up a world of hot nights and carnal pleasures for Tess. However, the girl does not feel love for the Duke; there is nothing between them except animal passion. Then why did this sophisticated sinner suddenly become so dear to her?