Charlotte's reign as a wallflower is about to end. Season after season she participates with no marriage offers. At the Bridal Hunt Ball, Charlotte thinks her luck has finally changed. Instead, the gentleman rejects and humiliates her. With revenge on her mind, Charlotte approaches her best friend, Adam, to help her. She has secretly loved Adam forever, but a skinny ordinary woman has no chance with the flaxen-haired Adonis. Friendship is all she will ever receive from him.

Adam, the Earl of Rothbury, hates his reputation as the reigning scoundrel. He behaves as society expects from the son and grandson of legendary lechers. His uncommon male beauty adds to his allure, but Adam views it an accident of birth that gives him more trouble. Bored with his life, Adam responds positively to Charlotte's request. He has always admired her and he feels great affection toward her. Since her parents despise him and won't let her near him, he doesn't know how he can help her.

Charlotte surprises Adam with her ingenuity. He wakens one night to find her in his room, full of plans and without thought to her reputation. She views Adam as her friend, until he decides to change the rules.

Ms. Parker has written a delightful read with sparkling characters, especially Charlotte. She is a riot with her witty and clever conversations with herself. Then add the dialogue between Charlotte and Adam and a slightly nutty grandmother and you have a winning combination.