Thrice-widowed Lady Violet Carrington revels in her freedom. She has a great deal of money, no husband to control her and a wonderful young lover. The negatives in her life are few. There are those who do not receive her despite her discretion in taking lovers. Violet lives in the moment as she tries to forget her past and ignore her future. Her life is close to perfect until her latest young lover issues an ultimatum. They will marry or it is over between them.

Lord Peter St. John adores Violet. The age difference does not bother him nor does her scandalous past. Experience has made her into the woman he loves. However, he has his work cut out for him. Violet believes their differences are insurmountable. Peter cajoles, seduces and finally informs Violet that until she sees him as a man and not a temporary dalliance, they cannot continue. Circumstances throw them together and Peter realizes life without Violet will not have the fullness or happiness he desires. He must convince her to trust him with their future.

Violet is tired of making choices that end badly. Dealing with Peter puts her in turmoil and then her sister appears with more problems. The choices are few and Violet is frightened to tell Peter her dilemma. Once again, Violet must choose and she is terrified that the wrong choice will cause her to lose everything she holds dear.

Debut author Lavinia Kent bursts upon the scene with a very sensual tale of a woman whose past makes her crave control in her life. Ms. Kent teams her with a confident and vibrant man providing readers with a sensitive and touching story.