Caroline Torrington is a voluptuous young woman who has accepted the fact that no man will ever find her attractive. It is puzzling to her that Lord Lucas Foxhaven has proposed more than once. He can't really want to marry someone who looks as she does. When Caro makes a splash in society, she is convinced that it is all a hum. She doesn't realize that her innocence and her good nature shine through.

Lucas finally convinces her that they can have a marriage of convenience, which they will end once Lucas has accomplished his goals. With their marriage, Lucas will inherit a fortune that he badly needs and Caroline will be able to save her family from penury. Lucas has had nearly every material possession that most people could want. His father has forced him to give up the one thing that gave him joy and solace. Lucas is hoping to help others achieve what he couldn't.

Ms. Young's writing shows promise. There was much about this book that I admired. The characters are interesting and the storyline had some good twists and turns. There were a few things that kept me from giving this my whole- hearted approval. The misunderstanding between the hero and heroine went on far too long. If Lucas had just bothered to explain some things to Caro and had them working to achieve his goals much sooner, I'd have enjoyed it much more. The introduction of a secondary villain and a secondary plot lengthened caused my interest in the characters to lag. It felt like the secondary plot was thrown in to make the book a little longer. Overall, I was disappointed in a story that had many of the elements that I normally like.