Lord Julian Ash has only one night left to find the perfect bride, but his search is hampered by memories of the mysterious stranger who stole his heart five years ago. In trying to figure out who she is, he is faced with two problems: he has never seen her face and he does not know her name. However, she can’t forget the taste of her lips. Miss Ella Sinders went to the ball to help her friend, but found herself in great difficulty when it turned out that the handsome man who had noticed her was the owner of the house. Realizing that Julian cannot possibly marry a simple companion, she runs away under the cover of darkness. But even five years later, Ella cannot forget the passion that she felt in his arms, or the love that his kisses promised. Will she dare to sneak into Ash's final ball and reclaim his heart?