Margaret Crowley, the daughter of a ruined viscount, witnessed her life turning into a living hell. After losing her mother, she had to suffer her father's gambling and drinking obsession that caused them an unbearable debt. Even though she strived hard to keep them from failing, she knew that only a good marriage could save them from their complete decadence. However, when she meets John, the wicked brother of her loyal maid, sparks will fly, leading them to a tempting, flaming romance. Yet, fate will bring Margaret confronted with the grim reality, as her father bets her hand to a cunning, evil Lord. Will her growing passion for the enthralling John, give her the courage to finally face her father and fight against a doomed future? John Harrington, the alluring brother of Margaret's maid, has all the qualities of a vigorous gentleman, and has just joined the army. Yet, from the moment he lays eyes on the fiery Margaret, nothing can ever be the same, as he is unable to resist his tantalising desire for her... Soon, his untamed feelings will fatefully make him a part of a perilous game against a very dangerous man. How far is John willing to go to avoid losing the seductive beauty who has captured his heart? The more they find themselves sinking deeper and deeper into their lustful affair, the more their dream of a common future together seems to fade away... Yet, just before everything seems to be collapsing, the revelation of a hideous lie, might change the course of Margaret and John's gloomy destiny. Will they manage to escape from the scandalous fraud of a vicious man that craves to steal their happiness? After all the hardships they've been through, will Margaret and John manage to make their burning love prevail, or will their lust vanish forever?