Gareth Sandison, the youngest son of the earl, who by law does not inherit either title or fortune, understood perfectly well: the noble and rich beauty Boudicia Vaughn was not for him - her relatives would find her a groom with a title and money. He forbade himself to think about young Lady Vaughn and did not even realize that she herself was crazy about the cheerful and witty rake. However, Boudicia was kidnapped - and Gareth managed to save the girl, risking his life. Now the lovers are fleeing from their pursuers, from mortal danger - and the passion carefully restrained by both, ardent and irresistible, finally breaks free...