The captivating Lady Sarah Crawford is set to inherit a marvelous fortune for which she couldn't care less. Although marriage has never been her cup of tea, it doesn't keep her father from arranging a trip to the country, where Sarah will engage in a week-long fete at the estate of the Duke of Faversham. In an unexpected twist of fate, a mesmerising encounter with a wickedly handsome Earl at the Duke's ball will instantly set her body and heart on fire. The more time she spends with the charming stranger, the more she finds herself wondering... Could he really be the one to make her lay aside her doubts for a chance at true love and strong desire?
Patrick Day is an orphan with a painful past he wants to forget. Once he hears of the Duke's ball, a wager with his greatest friends is arranged, setting Patrick up to arrive at the fete... dressed as an earl. Even though he feels confident that the elite members of society will believe his disguise, he has second thoughts about getting involved in such a bet. Little did he know that this would be the last thing on his mind, after meeting the alluring daughter of a Duke and seeing her as the most irresistible temptation. However, he is painfully aware that a socially forbidden love would go down in flames before it even fills them with sparks. In the end, will Patrick manage to tame his growing feelings, or will he succumb to Sarah's seduction?
The more Sarah and Patrick fall for each other, the more Patrick finds himself trapped in his false identity. Just when the fire between them is burning hotter than ever, there will soon be clouds on the horizon. Will Patrick's secrets and lies tear them apart forever? Or will their hearts find the path to each other by following the calling of true passion?