Julia Sinclair is the new Duchess of Stedton after a whirlwind courtship that imbued her with hope for her own happily ever after. However, she hasn’t seen her husband since he left immediately following their somewhat awkward wedding night. When they’re both invited to a house party on the outskirts of London she intends to tell her husband she’d rather live separate lives than be unhappy, despite having once thought herself in love.

Lady Cecelia Stopford has postponed her life for the sake of her family for too long and has sought the help of her aunt, a notorious matchmaker, for help in finding a husband. While her hopes lean toward someone responsible and reserved just like her, the soft-spoken earl she anticipates has a rakish air she wasn't expecting. And she discovers she's pleasantly surprised.

Noah Haskett, the Marquis of Hesterton, is a recluse due to the rumors surrounding his late brother's death. Staying away from the ton has been a reprieve from the debutantes who want him only for his title and wealth. After all, what woman would desire a beast of a man with a twisted leg? Never once has the idea of marriage, much less love, crossed his mind...until the day he saves a mysterious, dark-haired beauty.

Alistair Johnstone’s days of running whisky come to an abrupt halt when he inherits an earldom. After years of living in Scotland and denying his English heritage, he now must return despite his mother’s bitter contempt and his own lack of desire. When his mother’s attempt to run whisky goes awry, Alistair is forced to step in and save her by doing one last whisky run – however, if he’s caught, he will face a traitor’s death.