Abandoned by the man she thought loved her, Claire Denham is left with very few options as she faces the prospect of being disgraced for falling pregnant out of wedlock.
In fact, she is left with one.
Lord Jack Beresford, the younger son of the late Duke of Ashwood, and often considered "the spare" in comparison to his older brother, has long held a torch for the pretty Claire Denham. When fate throws them together, Jack extends a favour to Claire, and she takes it, turning the lives of their families upside down.
As they navigate a marriage of convenience, jealousy, betrayal, old lovers, and the fear of being second best all pose dangerous threats to an already shaky relationship ...
HE HAS VOWED TO GRACE THE BED OF EVERY WIDOW IN LONDON...
Nicholas Kentshire, Lord of Carlisle is enjoying his life as a notorious rake of London. Being the fourth son nobody expects anything from him. He is free of any responsibility that comes with being a Lord.
SHE HAS TO SAVE HERSELF...
After her father's death, Ms. Charlotte Underwood's family has closed all doors on her for marrying a man less than her station. She must find employment to survive without exposing her marriage circumstances to anyone. She has only loved her husband and he is the only one she will ever love.
So what happens when this notorious rake cross path with the lady in black?