Fortune favors the brave… Not the reckless. Bold, daring, and questioning the meaning of life, Poppy Middleton embraces her impulsive nature and decides to pose as an actress to help a friend in an impossible situation. A diabolical plot is afoot, and Poppy is not about to let her friend face danger alone. But as all best-laid plans do, hers goes terribly awry when James Shaw steps onto the scene. An agent of the crown, James has the senses of a hawk, and Poppy will do anything to direct his attention elsewhere. She will certainly not: • Give him a tour of the theatre. • Smack her lips against his. • Get lost in a soul-stirring kiss. • Fantasize about him when she should be helping her friend. • Fall madly in love.