For seven years, Lady Meredith Brookshire suffered an absent and neglectful husband. At his sudden death, Meredith finds her future unsettled, since Lord Brookshire made no settlement for her in his will. The new Lord Brookshire will have her future in his hands. She prays he'll have compassion and permit her to live on the estate. However, her limited experience with men teaches her not to trust a stranger. Concocting a tale, Meredith declares her husband visited her just before his death and she's expecting a possible heir.

Nicholas Caulfield, the new Brookshire heir, wants nothing to do with the title or the obligations that go with it. His memories of his heartless father accusing his mother of infidelity have never left him. The subsequent divorce, which resulted in his mother selling herself on the street in order for them to survive, fills him with rage to this day. Nicholas intends to renounce his title as soon as he arrives at the family estate. However, his initial meeting with Meredith makes him question his resolve. The woman is a strange mixture of innocence with a passionate energy and fire simmering within her. Finding a compromise, Nicholas decides to oversee the property until Meredith delivers the next heir.

With the pregnancy falsehood hanging over Meredith's head, she tries to ignore the feelings Nicholas stirs within her. He views relationships as a weakness and when he uncovers Meredith's lie, his fury at her deceit destroys his feelings for her. It's up to Meredith to redeem herself or she'll lose Nicholas.

Debut author Sophie Jordan delivers a pleasant and entertaining story. ONCE UPON A WEDDING NIGHT proves love can conquer all.