Viscount Aubrey "Stoney" Wellstone has reached the limits of his powers - and the end of his once significant family fortune. In desperation, he tried his luck at the gambling tables, where he was offered to exchange debts for a gentleman's favor, which led him to a lucrative new profession... as a noble companion to accompany the cream of high society.

Fiercely independent Ellianna Kane in Ordinarily, she would not see any benefit from a high-society companion - even one as attractive as the Viscount - but she is in dire need. Her little sister has disappeared somewhere in London, and the fiery-haired beauty is trying to find her. Only Stoney, with his knowledge of high society, can help Ellianna in her quest. And only Stoney can prove to her that there is more to their relationship than money...