New to the glittering ballrooms of the ton, Poppy Peregrine returns home for the summer ready to escape from all the rules and regulations expected of her by society. Her first season was considered by many a complete failure due to her lack of a betrothal announcement. Bored to tears within five minutes with the men who courted her in London, she cannot even contemplate spending a lifetime in their company. The new exceedingly handsome Duke of Hawksley has finally returned to society after the loss of his best friend, his brother. Invited to spend the summer with his good friend Parker Peregrine, the Marquis of Ashford, he is surprised when he steps into Poppy’s secluded garden. Having spent the last year tucked away at his country estate, Poppy was definitely a welcome diversion. Unexpectedly fascinated by her innocence, he is unable to resist the forbidden lure of his best friend’s sister. Neither could deny their irresistible attraction, but Poppy dreamed of a love match or no match at all!