Lady Samantha Barrett is determined to find the man of her dreams. He must be devastatingly handsome and just a bit dangerous. Her head filled with romantic notions, she eagerly leaves her brother's country estate for her first London Season. Samantha is ill-prepared for the hypocrisy of the ton or for the formidable stranger who crosses her path-a stranger she is sure must be her long-awaited hero...
Remington Worth, the Earl of Gresham, is reputed to be anything but a hero. He is, however, intrigued by the fresh, young Lady Samantha. A brilliant captain, his latest orders are to investigate the mysterious disappearances of England's prized merchant vessels. He will allow no one to get in his way or touch his heart - until Samantha.