Don't make me care for you, Verity. Once I do, there's no turning back.

Lady Verity Sinclair has vowed never to marry after a devastating betrayal. But when she finds herself drawn to the reclusive Lord Philip Easton, a widower with a shattered heart, her resolve begins to falter.

Haunted by the loss of his wife, Philip offers Verity a safe, emotionless arrangement—marriage in name only. But as their passion simmers beneath the surface, both must confront the truth: risking their hearts might be the only way to heal.

Will they risk everything for a love that could save them both? Or will fear keep them apart forever?