Gregory Alister, Duke of Knighton, has come to London during the height of the Season, to do what all Lords must; sit in the House of Lords and look for a wife. But things are not what they seem when it comes to Knighton, and his wife must possess talent in areas other than dancing and embroidery. She must be able to keep secrets, lie when necessary, and hold compassion for even the monsters that hunt the woods in the dark of night. Love is not part of the equation, but he may not have a choice when fate shows fit to thrust his fated mate before him during his first public outing. Problems arise when he realizes that while he’s now fallen in love at first sight, she does not feel the bond. Now he must convince his mate to choose him or risk watching her wed another. Lady Margaret has been on the marriage mart for three seasons, and though each one would normally be seen as a failure, because of her beauty, grace and quick wit her popularity has only grown. Having come to London with the want of only one thing, to wed for love, she’s began to feel as if she will never find it, and she is anxious to begin her family. Knighton is the one man on her list she should avoid at all costs. He’s dark, dangerous, dominant, and a recluse from society, and yet he’s the only man who makes her want to throw propriety to the wind and give herself completely over to him. Can she fight the pull he seems to hold over her? Or will she surrender to the darkness in herself that calls to him and only him.