Charlotte Gairdner has been trapped in a cold marriage with the Duke of Dandridge since he abandoned her on their disastrous wedding night. Years later and desperate for freedom, Charlotte is finally ready to escape her estranged husband’s icy grip on her heart.

But just as freedom seems within reach, the duke returns with a demand for an heir, sparking a seductive game of cat and mouse. As old wounds are reopened and buried secrets come to light, their undeniable chemistry reignites, blending passion and betrayal.

Navigating a thin line between hatred and desire, can the duke and duchess heal their fractured union, or will their past destroy their second chance at love?