The Duke of Rohlthven ascended to his title as a young man after the sudden death of his father. His two younger brothers have lived the lives they chose. Damien has served Lord Wellington int he Peninsula. Robert has earned a reputation of rake. Colton has immersed himself in learning what he needs to do to take over the responsibilities that are now his. He is wealthy and a powerful political presence but he is known for his very proper behavior.

He has recently married and his wife is convinced there must be more to marriage than what she has experienced thus far. Brianna is browsing in a bookstore when she comes across a book which caused such a scandal that it was banned. Lady Rothburg was a notorious courtesan before she settled down in marriage. Her book on gaining and keeping the interests of a man scandalized society.

Brianna fell in love with the Duke at first sight. She is concerned that he will follow society and take a mistress after a decent interval. She tries out the recommendations in the book and finds that Colton is so much more than his public persona.

Brianna's two best friends are horrified when Brianna tells them what she has done but find that they need the advice offered. Rebecca Marston is Brianna's only single friend. She has been in love with Lord Robert Northfield since she first saw him.

Her father despises Lord Robert and she knows that his reputation is such that he will never look her way. Her parents are exasperated by her refusal of all the proposals she has received. When Brianna orders her to read the book, she decides that she must have the strength to take the chance to attract Robert's interest.

While Colton appreciates his wife's newfound skills at making love, he is so afraid that she is cheating on him that he hires someone to follow her and discover the truth of what she does each day. This action will cause Brianna to confront him and make him expose his feelings in a way that she never expected.

Ms. Wildes has created an amusing situation with some rather enjoyable and interesting characters. The strong sensual content might be offensive to traditional Regency fans but those are more receptive will want to pick up this book. The humor is light-hearted and handled deftly. Yet, the emotional content is satisfying.