Lady Phillipa Eddison loves losing herself in adventures within the confines of a book. Her family tolerates her lack of social skills and looks to her beautiful sister to pull Phillipa into society events. When Phillipa attends a book discussion of the late Captain Bennett Wolfe's novel on his African excursion, she doesn't expect to see him burst through the door demanding an explanation from their host.

Left to die by his partner, Bennett Wolfe returns to London for revenge. He finds in the months since he was declared dead, Captain Langley has been busy. Using Bennett's journal, Langley has published a wildly popular book on their excursion. He paints Bennett as an incompetent nincompoop. In order to restore his reputation and get monies for further expeditions, Bennett needs proof.

Phillipa is one woman who attracts his notice. She believes his claim of authorship and wishes to help him prove Langley is a fraud. When Bennett attempts to woo her, his lack of social skills becomes apparent with his unconventional courtship. Phillipa has two goals: find Bennett's journals and then turn him into a gentleman.

Ms. Enoch's dedication to Hugh Jackman says it all; romance and adventure with a devastating alpha male. Her inspiration colors my entire reading experience in an exceptional way. Jackman/Bennett, oh my! Drooling is so unbecoming when reading.