Lady Georgia Maybury is determined to regain her social position after her husband's scandalous death, but her efforts are threatened by her growing love for Lord Dracy, a battlescarred, impoverished ex-naval officer.

After leaving the army and falling out with his family, Catesby Burgoyne is drowning his sorrows when he sees a woman being attacked by thugs. A fight is just what he needs. But the lady he rescues changes his life. Prudence Youlgrave's life has been ruined by a selfish brother and a brutish fiance. Catesby can't resist her bold and courageous spirit, and he rescues her again by marrying her. But then Catesby becomes the Earl of Malzard...