James Creighton is a notorious rake amongst the ton, though his indiscretions are not as entertaining as they once were. His life changes after just one meeting and boredom is not the problem anymore.

Matilda Morgan is in desperate circumstances. An orphan left in the care of a relative she does not know or like, she is left with little hope of escape.

When the pair meet, an unlikely bond is formed but can Tilly overcome her fear of the social disparity between them to find happiness?