Catherine Jones never regretted the loss of her innocence. She forged ahead and made a respectable life for herself as a governess. Things turn bleak, however, when she loses her latest position. If spending a few days—and nights—at Lord Bruton’s scandalous house party earns her the money she needs to survive, she intends to enjoy herself while she’s there. Never does she expect to meet an honorable gentleman. Hugh Drake attends the scandalous house party to help a friend, but meeting Catherine Jones pushes his shameful fantasies to the forefront. When passion explodes, he discovers that the governess has a thing or two to teach him.