Desperate to save her father's newspaper business, Abigail Shaw is after a good scandal. She'd have the sensational headlines that would keep the ton talking-and the family business thriving-if only she could uncover the secrets of Christopher Cabot, the Duke of Madingley. What better way than a pretend romance?

Christopher Cabot finds Abigail-and her proposal-intriguing. A fake romance would allow him time to choose a suitable wife from among the would-be duchesses nipping at his heels. It seems like a perfect plan...as long as he can keep her from uncovering his one deep, dark secret. But as he falls for the beautiful Abigail, he will be tempted to reveal all-his secret, his heart, and his soul.