Can you imagine getting married to your prince charming only to discover that he is a beastly lord? At the age of twenty, Eliza Trent was ready to be introduced to the ton—it was high time for her to find a suitable suitor. When a scandalous encounter ruins her reputation, Eliza is condemned to spend the rest of her life in isolation. Then, like in fairytales, the man of her dreams rescues her from shame. But Eliza’s hopes for a happy marriage will rise only to fall once again… Sebastian Campden might have perfected his fame as a notorious rake, but that's not the most dangerous thing about him. In truth, no one knows the real reason why he must remain a bachelor and can never have a family. When his childhood friend Eliza is threatened by disgrace, Sebastian is determined to save her. His offer? The protection of an unconsummated marriage. Despite his limitations, she will try her best to seduce her husband, only to discover the shocking truth about him… For who could lay with a beast without getting wounded? She dreamt of his touch, he feared for his lust…