Duke Richard Malcome McNair, one of the most wealthy men in England still suffers from the guilt of not being able to save the life of his father. All he needs now is a wife to fulfill his duty to his clan. Richard needs an heir. He has been searching for the past three years for the right woman. Duke Conrad Farthington, a reprobate has gambled away his money as well as his niece's dowry in Richard's gambling hall. A drunken and scheming Conrad devises a plan to pay Richard back the money he owes him by selling his niece to the highest bidder. Richard fearing the ruthless Earl of Madlan will claim the lass decides to intercede and save the lass.Lady Alexander Farthington accompanied her uncle Conrad to London for the Season, has no intention to marry anyone.

Her purpose for coming to England is to learn the new methods of wine production and then return to the small vineyard her parents left her in France. She has done her best to avoid attracting possible suitors. Conrad, however, is desperate to have her married and obtain his fortune. Conrad is now ready to make a decision which will impact all their lives forever.