What's a lady to do when her parents' death leaves her family destitute? For Lady Wilhelmina Neverhartt, that means a marriage to a much older man willing to support her, along with her four younger siblings. What she didn't expect was for her groom to die on their wedding day and leave her fate in charge of his heir, Zachary Ward, the new Duke of Graystone. Billie hates having anyone order her around and refuses to be the good little lady his grace expects. Instead, she makes several demands, expecting him to heel to her commands. What happens is a battle of wills that might bring the walls down around them. Zachary finds Lady Wilhelmina vexing and enchanting at the same time. He begins to defy her on purpose to see what she scheme she might concoct next, and along the way, it stops being a game, but more of a mission to win the lady's heart. Only a compromise will bring these two together, and it might be too impossible a feat for either of them to accept.

Lady Theodora Neverhartt dreams of one day finding love, but no one ever notices her. She is never asked to dance, and no one seems to remember her name. Being a wallflower isn’t too horrible; she does have many opportunities to watch the members of the ton without interruption. So, of course, that would lead her to trouble, and his name is Ezra Halsey, the Viscount of Carrolton. Attempting to escape a marriage minded mother and her scheming daughter, Ezra ducks into a dark corner and finds Theodora there. He finds her fascinating and cannot help wondering why he’s never noticed her before. He quickly decides to do her a good turn and asks her to dance the waltz. Not once did he consider that she was doing him the favor, and disregarding her worth would come to haunt him. Once the gentlemen of the ton realize what a true beauty has escaped their notice, Ezra has to fight for Theodora, and he fully intends to become the victor. The problem is convincing her that she is his everything.

Miss Alexandra Matthews is destitute after her father dies, and leaves her nothing to fend for herself. She is forced to seek employment and takes a position as a governess for the children of the Duke of Graystone. Damon Neverhartt, the Earl of Seville returns home after being out of the country for years. He is ready to take over his family estate and accept his role as an earl. Thanks to the Duke of Graystone's guidance the Seville estate is prosperous and his family home almost completely restored. He goes to Graystone Castle upon his return, and plans to stay there while Seville Manor's restoration is being finalized. He doesn't expect to find a temptation in the form of a governess. Damon knows he shouldn't want her, but he can't help how he feels. When she mistakes him as a worker on the estate he doesn't correct her assumption. Alex and Damon are drawn together, but after she realizes he's lied to her she doesn't think he can be trusted. Damon's mistake might cost him everything if he can't win back her love.

Miss Amelia Halsey is firmly on the shelf. In her first season, she'd had one offer. One she found repulsive, and, thankfully, her brother had refused. Now, ten years later, she decides its time to give in to her one desire. She fell in love with the Duke of Darling, but he didn't notice her. At the yearly masquerade, Amelia decides she's going to try her hand at seduction, and the Duke of Darling is her gentleman of choice. If a lady is going to have one affair, it might as well be with the man of her dreams, after all... Grant Barrett, the Duke of Darling, doesn't wish to marry but thinks, perhaps, it's time he does. His title demands it, and so does his meddling mother. An enchanting lady with golden hair and mischievous banter lures him away from the masquerade for a tantalizing interlude. Much to his frustration, she disappears when the bell sounds to remove their masks. He believes he's finally met the woman destined to be his duchess. If only he had a way of discovering her name to ask her...