Can the most unorthodox girl in the ton become the model Duchess? Philippa Stanhope is unconventional to everyone but herself. To Philippa's way of thinking, the ton is the problem. Unfortunately, she must live in her world and conform to its conventions to find a husband.

Elliot Dorset, Viscount Somerset, is hunting for the perfect Duchess. He is looking for one who is beautiful, elegant, and most importantly traditional.

When Elliot meets Philippa her actions are a catalog of unusual behavior for a potential Duchess.

However, sometimes the most unusual behavior is exactly perfect.