Sophie Blake's grandfather bequeathed his fortune to the first of his granddaughters to marry the Duke. With her cousin, Deirdre, set to become a duchess any day, easy-going book lover Sophie can sit back and enjoy spending time with the only person she truly adores: Graham. And it doesn’t matter that the half seductress, half rake has absolutely no interest in her! Sophie is content to engage Graham with lively conversation, beat him at cards... and explore the darkness behind his lecherous smile. But Graham unexpectedly inherits a title, an estate in ruins and a huge pile of debt. To have any chance of survival, he must find a rich wife—and do it quickly. As his hunt for a bride begins, Sophie realizes that she is not even considered. Suddenly no longer content to lean against the wall, Sophie undergoes a stunning makeover - and becomes prom queen. She turns many heads... including Graham. But this beauty has her own secrets. Will she be his salvation or will she decide his fate?