The impeccable gentleman Camden Rothermere, Duke of Sedgemoor, has devoted many years to clearing the family name, tarnished by his scandal-ridden parents. However, a meeting with his wayward and unbridled childhood friend Penelope Thorne disrupts the calm course of his life. Circumstances force them to enter into a fictitious marriage. But Camden runs from love like fire, while Penelope cannot imagine life without it. How will the confrontation between two strong personalities end? And will Camden, who has long been secretly in love with Penelope, dare to admit his feelings?