For James Ryding, life has always been about hardship. James learned at an early age that those around you are only out for themselves and only you could truly protect what is yours. When he begins receiving letters from an old friend questioning the identity of his Aunt and Uncle Crompton, James knows that all is not right in London. Disguising himself as a footman, James is hired on in their household so that he may investigate who these impostors truly are and what has happened to the Aunt and Uncle he knew as a boy. James soon finds himself charming his way into the heart of their youngest daughter, Blythe. Thinking to use her as a means to an end, James is in for the ride of his life as he soon finds that Blythe has charmed her way into his arms and into his heart. How can he ruin her family to gain his rightful inheritance without hurting this delicate beauty?

As a new debutant, Blythe longs to marry, but not just any marriage will do. No Blythe has her cap set for the Duke of Savoy. A marriage to the Duke will truly secure her family's place in society and no good daughter would want to disappoint her parents. However, it is not the Duke who has captured her attention. Blythe finds that it is the new footman who sets her heart to pounding! Set out to scheme against the Duke's daughter, Blythe invents a Prince and plans to use James to fulfill this roll. However, Blythe quickly finds herself being swept away by the fantasy man she has created. Can she truly give up her dreams of a good marriage and run off with the footman?

An enticing end to this marvelous series! The flames that sparked between James and Blythe seem to be the stuff of legends. Throw in some possible murder and mayhem, and this book fairly gleams. Author Olivia Drake has outdone herself with this latest scandalous addition!