Lady Juliet Wainwright is coming home after being away for more than thirteen years. Her father sent her away when the war between England and France escalated. Upon her return however, Juliet finds her father gone. Shattered, she finds the only way to honor her father's memory. An impossible task is made even harder when she meets Lord Alexander Radcliffe, Duke of Lanchester. With his quick wit and charming personality Juliet finds herself fighting her growing attraction to the handsome Duke. With her one chance to do her father's will and an unknown threat hiding in the shadows will Alex and Juliet find a way to face the odds and be together? Or will they both loose each other when it comes to choosing between love and titles?