Helena Fitzhugh understands that the discovery of her secret love affair will ruin her. So to save her reputation when a rendezvous goes wrong, she reluctantly elopes with David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings.
The notorious rake has tormented her all her life.
Helena has despised David since they were children, but his pride conceals a life-long passion for the woman he has saved. When a carriage accident robs Helena of her memory, the slate is wiped clean and David dares to reveal his love. But what will happen when Helena remembers and realises she has fallen for a man she has sworn never to trust?