Bertina McClinton raised and born in a noble family, never expected to be chosen as the earl's bride but not for long. She embarks on a new journey as a runaway bride seeked by the dangerous she meets yet another stranger whom seemed like he could also have a crucial past. Will she ever find peace within all this turmoil or will she return to her pathetic life? And live behind a life full of lies?
Driven to the brink of society, not even nobility is enough to save a scorned reputation. A tragic death leaves no other choice for Lady Thea Thompson than to marry Duke Cassius Grey. Known for his many escapades and rake behavior. Will two pariahs of society really make a suitable match? Or will they succumb to their old ways?