Alicia has lost her family. She comes into her inheritance with one condition. She must first have a season in London. Marriage is far from her mind, though, as she was raised with freedom of choice and enough education to stand on her own. Given no choice, she is whisked away to London with her aunt, who has a marriage for Alicia in mind. There, she is given entrance into the town by a long-time family friend, Duchess St. James. Unknown to Alicia, the duchess has matchmaking plans of her own. She has one son, the Duke, who would be perfect for Alicia. Will Alicia be able to resist this charming, handsome man who slowly wins her heart? Will he resist her also? Fate has its own path for them both, and leads them apart only to lead them back together again. Will they grab and keep hold of what means the most to them?