Charlotte Hayden has already given up the idea of getting married soon. However, an unfortunate misunderstanding occurred: she was found alone with the dissolute Viscount Shudderly. Now she is compromised, her reputation is ruined - and only marriage with the Viscount can save the situation. Charlotte is in despair. Her newly-made husband also does not experience much joy from family life... at first. Because very soon these smart, independent, charming man and woman begin to become imbued with the most tender feelings for each other - and tenderness and trust are not far from real passion...