AT SEA WITH A BEAUTIFUL STOWAWAY ... Naval officer Perry Wentworth was stunned to discover the lovely Elizabeth Grantham in his cabin after his ship had set sail, for he had refused her father's request that she be taken to England. Somehow, Elizabeth's father had outwitted them both and placed his daughter in a shocking and compromising position! Keeping her presence a secret from the captain was a nightmare, for Elizabeth was no docile little maid. This ruthless imp of a woman kept Perry running for cover, until her welfare became his top priority. Yet, as scandal threatened Elizabeth's reputation, Perry could no longer allow her out of his sight —- or out of his heart!

The Earl of Rushmore had secretly been rather impressed with the rebellious debutante - her feisty spirit was a refreshing change from the simpering young ladies who only had marriage on their minds. But the biggest surprise for the Earl was that he now had marriage on his mind!

It was her good nature that made Amy take Miss Charlotte under her wing. But, though it had seemed a good idea to make a match for Charlotte with her good friend Sir James Richmond, somehow Amy found she couldn't do it. Amy realised James was everything she wanted in a husband - now she just needed to convince him!