Lady Katrina Harrington considers herself the luckiest woman in England until a masked rake seduces her, destroying her perfect life. Evan Eaton lives a carefree existence until the diamond of the season kisses him, setting his world spinning. Now, the childhood enemies must fight their scorching chemistry and work together to defeat the odious blackmailer who witnessed their untoward liaison.

After Bow Street Runner Hugh Fletcher's temper gets him into trouble with the magistrate, he accepts a job searching for a marquess's by-blows so that he can stay close to the beautiful woman who has stolen his heart.

If only Charlotte Beckett could find the confidence to stand up to her evil stepmother and confront her preoccupied father. As if answering her prayers, an injured stranger shows up at her family's masquerade ball, helping her discover her internal strength.

Despite the dark secrets surrounding them, Hugh will do everything in his power to fight for Charlotte and her kisses.