A forbidden love reignites as childhood friends brave a perilous Season filled with secrets, schemes, and the perils of following their hearts.

Lady Chloe Swift has never forgotten her childhood best friend, Lord Anthony James, or the ache of his sudden departure years ago. When Anthony unexpectedly returns just as Chloe faces the daunting prospect of her third Season, her heart is thrown into turmoil. As a powerful duke sets his sights on making Chloe his bride, she proposes a daring scheme: a fake courtship with Anthony to ward off the dukes advances and buy herself time.

Lord Anthony James has spent years abroad trying to forget the beautiful girl he left behind. Bound by familial obligations and societal expectations, he buried his feelings for Chloe deep within his heart. But when presented with the chance to be by her side once more, even if only in pretense, he cannot resist. As they embark on a perilous journey through the Season, the line between act and reality blurs, rekindling a love they can no longer deny.

With the weight of family expectations and the threat of a loveless marriage looming over them, Chloe and Anthony must decide if their love is worth risking everything. Can they overcome the obstacles of rank and duty to claim a future together, or will they be forced to sacrifice their hearts for the sake of propriety?