Following her father's death, Josephine Quincy seeks employment as a secretary for Lord Sinclair. In order to provide for her sister and grandmother, Josephine masquerades as a man to obtain the job. She accepts that her disguise prevents her from achieving marriage and children, for if society learns of her deception, they'd condemn her.

Benjamin, the Earl of Sinclair, returned from war to recover from his serious leg wounds. Told he would never walk, Benjamin applied himself to rehabilitation and now is able to walk with a cane. Instead of celebrating his success, he discovers his previous secretary stole a great deal of money from him. The theft would have gone unnoticed except for Sinclair's new secretary's extraordinary skill. The only problem, Sinclair quickly realizes Mr. Quincy is a Miss.

Acknowledging Quincy's need of employment, Sinclair continues the deception. Working closely together, Sinclair and Quincy forge a friendship that deepens into love. Believing she's unsuitable, Quincy declines his proposal. Sinclair refuses to accept the idea that a marriage between them is unworkable and tries to change her mind.

Ms. Karr, the winner of RWA's Golden Heart Award, has written a debut novel that's perfect as a light and pleasant read after the busy holiday season.