David Worthington, Duke of Penrose is not happy with the American governess his new wards have arrived with. He especially dislikes his attraction to the insufferable woman, and is anxious for her replacement to arrive.

Meredith Chambers is thrilled when the Dowager Duchess Penrose hires her as her companion. Now she can stay with her beloved charges. But can she ignore how her heart thumps when the pompous duke gets close?

Two people determined to ignore each other despite the pull between them, and the sparks that fly when they're together.