Twenty-two year old Sophie Apperly lives with her parents and brother Michael in London. An academic family, Sophie is the baby and viewed by all as rather dense and not too bright. Her passion is to take a course and start her own business in clothing design. Without a job and money, her family offers her services for two weeks to care for elderly "evil" Uncle Eric who is purported to be extremely rich in the hopes he can be persuaded to leave her family his fortune. Uncovering in his paperwork a possible investment that might make them all rich, she offers to locate the relative needed to follow through on the prospect.

Sophie's friend Milly from New York has found her a job as nanny, but when she arrives the family no longer needs her services due to a family emergency. Rescuing an elderly lady at an art exhibit when she accompanies Milly, brings unexpected avenues to Sophie. Matilda Winchester, originally from Cornwall, is rich beyond words and has a grandson, Lucas, who is an attorney and completely devoted to his grandmother. Matilda asks a favor of Sophie when she returns to England. Lucas is sought after by every female for his good looks and wealth. He doesn't trust Sophie and when in England strives to work with her in bringing his grandmother's wish to fruition. A jealous co-worker and a suspicious mind has Lucas vacillating between the feelings he denies are developing for Sophie and his protective mode for his grandmother. It takes little time for Sophie to fall deeply in love knowing she is completely out of his league.

This "Cinderella" story is amusing with the bright young woman who feels beneath her "prince charming". The quick thinking and willingness to care for everyone, her good heart often goes unnoticed by her family. A conniving grandmother, a somewhat unappreciative family and a suspicious minded hunk keeps you guessing what will happen next. I totally loved this tale filled with humor but not without wrenching the heart a bit. This author writes a really down to earth story that everyone can relate to but ends with a really good feeling you won't soon forget.