Prince Christopher "Kit" Rothchester has spent his life seeking the thrill of a new adventure. As the second son of a king, he has the freedom to live life as he pleases—and that means shunning attachment or being tied down in any one place for long. However, while visiting home for a wedding, he will find more than a few reasons to linger. Chief among them is the enthralling Lady Mary Ann Mallory—who utterly captivates him from the first time he ever lays eyes on her. However, when they encounter one another years later, everything has changed. Mary Ann has retreated from society to protect a dark secret—one that left her mistrustful and afraid. She is unable to deny her strong attraction to Kit, who seems determined to open her eyes to the wonder and beauty of a world she hides from. But, succumbing to the allure of the dashing prince will mean revealing her painful secret—something she has vowed never to do. When her past trauma becomes a present threat, she will have no choice but to face what she has tried to forget. With his family, his kingdom, and Mary Ann in danger, Kit will face the fight of his life—the battle for the heart of the woman he loves being the greatest one of all.