An innocent mistake has unexpected consequences: caught in a highly compromising situation, the mischievous Phoebe Bridgerton and stuffy Charles Hargood are forced to marry in order to avoid ruin. Unfortunately, Phoebe and Charles have always-outwardly, at least-professed to despise each other.

Neither expects happiness from this marriage. But Phoebe never suspected that the priggish Charles might be involved with another woman. Nor did she expect the knowledge to wound her so deeply. Have her feelings for Charles changed?

Phoebe suddenly finds herself engaged in a desperate battle to save a marriage she didn't know she wanted. Now, she is ready to try any scheme, however outrageous! But how can she possibly succeed, when everyone seems to be working against her -- including her own husband!