Choosing to marry for the sake of a child in need inevitably means forfeiting the possibility of experiencing profound love. Or does it?

Rushing to his niece's side when he learns of her father's death, Sebastien finds the five-year-old Clara, neglected and fearful. He promises himself that he will do anything necessary to protect and cherish her. The reading of her father's will reveals that he can only gain custody if he is married. Not only that, but if he does not marry, she will fall into the hands of her other uncle, Baron Blackthorn, an underhanded and desperate man known for blackmailing the ton. With less than thirty days remaining, he faces the daunting challenge of finding a spouse who will love his niece. He will sacrifice his own chance at finding love to ensure Clara receives the love and care she deserves.

Lydia Bennet has watched all of her sisters fall deeply, irrevocably in Love. Blissfully happy, they all married and started their joyful families. At one time, she thought she was sure to follow in their footsteps, but that was before she met little Clara. According to her father's will, Sebastien Burgess can gain his niece's custody only if he marries within thirty days. Determined to protect the precious child from falling into the hands of her other uncle, Baron Blackthorn, Lydia steps in and offers to marry Sebastien. After all, she hopes it is possible for her to find love with a man she respects even after they are married.

The struggle of persuading her family that she is making the right choice is just the beginning for Lydia and Sebastien, who are unaware of the obstacles they will encounter after exchanging vows. The estate that Clara inherited from her father has been neglected and it will be a struggle to bring it back into order. Things only become more strained when it becomes clear that someone is starting fires. Despite the hurdles they must overcome, can Lydia and Sebastien find the love they both desire?