Lady Louisa wants to become an actress and singer but finds out at the age of 12 that daughters of dukes do not perform in any theater but their own. She has also made the decision that she will never marry and allow any boy or man to control her actions. The only man she has difficulty keeping at arm's length is James Hamilton, Lord Abercorn, who's been asking for her hand in marriage since he was nine years old. He is forever near and gifting her with her heart's desire, yet she still refuses to give into his heated glances. When a family scandal threatens the futures of her and her sister, Louisa has no choice but to turn to James and his kindness.

James Hamilton's love for Lady Louisa began at a young age when he watched her dance at a children's party. He asked her to marry him that day, and even though she turned him down, he couldn't help but give into the need to put a smile of pleasure on her face. As they got older and his responsibilities to his lands and titles in Ireland increased, he hoped he would become man enough to taken on the spitfire of his heart, but she has evaded him at every turn. Then one fateful day, he finds his lady love in the middle of a life-altering scandal, confusing and angering him to the point of wanting to hurt someone. However, when James is asked to become Louisa's family's savior, he can't resist the lure once again, regardless that the cause may change everything.

THE IRISH DUKE is saturated with English politics, the highest fashions of the time, deep intrigue and a love story to cherish. A very enjoyable read!