Caught in a compromising situation! When Miss Helena Wheatley's wealthy father decides she should marry nobility, only her ingenuity keeps her from being trapped into an unwelcome marriage! But with her father suddenly falling ill, she is forced to turn to one of her prospective suitors and beg for his help. Richard Standish, the Earl of Markfield, honourably agrees to aid Helena. He'll squire her around Town until her father recovers. Only when they are caught alone together, their temporary agreement suddenly looks set to become a lot more permanent...