Viscount Christopher Thorne values his freedom more than anything else. But what if he is forced to marry?

The Viscount decides on a cunning plan: to announce his engagement to the beautiful artist Diana Sheridan, who also prefers to remain free. She will win the respect of the world. He will continue to have fun for his own pleasure.

But neither Diana nor Christopher suspect how their plan will turn out.

Can love be calculated?

Can one protect oneself from sizzling passion?