Fearing a forced betrothal with a man known for his cruelty, Heloise Bergeron throws herself on the mercy of Charles Fawley, Earl of Walton. He believes himself attracted to her younger, beautiful sister, so what is he doing entertaining thoughts of marriage to the plain, quiet Heloise? But marry her he does. Returning to England with a convenient wife, who inspires a very inconvenient desire, Charles is about to discover just how untouched his French bride really is....

The Captain's convenient wife... Battle-scarred Captain Robert Fawley was under no illusion that women still found him attractive. None would agree to marry him - except - perhaps, miss Deborah Gillies, a woman so down on her luck that a convenient marriage might help her improve her circumstances. Plain and somewhat shy, Deborah accepted his pragmatic proposal - because she was halfway to falling in love with him. As remote as Robert was, though, could she ever hope to reach his guarded heart?