Grey Dorning, Earl of Casriel, needs to marry well and soon. He has five brothers whom he must assist to get a start in life, and an estate going ragged around the edges, though none of his attempts to repair the earldom's finances have been successful. He's seeking an agreeable heiress in search of a title, a lady happy to marry a man better known for his manners than his fortune.
Beatitude, Lady Canmore, is looking for a charming fellow with whom to enjoy a friendly, temporary liaison. She's not wealthy, but she's earned a widow's freedom, and intends to guard her independence well. Grey knows what he needs, Addy knows what she wants, so why can't they stop thinking about each other?