Lady Alexa Hendry never dreamed of conquering London society and was quite happy managing the family estate... But one day everything changed. Alexa's brother has fallen into the snare of a mysterious criminal nicknamed the Irish Wolfhound, and an attempt to save him has led Lady Hendry into the arms of London's most desperate and dashing rake - Connor Linsley, Earl of Killingworth. Connor's reputation scared off sophisticated girls, but the decisive Alexa was difficult to confuse. Together with the Duke, she will have to go through many dangerous adventures, and most importantly, find true love.