Nora Ellsworth, darling of London society, has her
choice of eligible suitors, but since childhood, she
has been expected to marry Jonathan Browning, a
gentleman whose wealth and stability will someday
secure the futures of Nora and her mother and sister.
The family estate will pass to an odious male cousin
upon the death of Noras father, and when he
suddenly takes ill, her need to marry well becomes
vitally important.
As Nora struggles with the idea of marrying without
love, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Devlin
Fausett, a man with dark eyes and intriguing
conversation. But Devlins reputation as an indebted
gambler is difficult to ignore. Despite rumors from
the ton and the marriage decision before her, Nora is
determined to befriend the dashing Mr. Fausett,
and his charms soon make it all but impossible for
her to remember her duty. Until she learns the truth
of her fortune. There is a way to keep her familys
estate, but the price is high: Nora must wed as soon
as possible. Torn between two very different men,
she must make the ultimate decision. Will she be
guided by her head or her heart?
