Recently returned from India, the new Marquess of Milbourne was the darling of the ton, with half the eligible ladies of the city in vigorous pursuit of his undying devotion. But the handsome young man harbored a dark secret that had made him vow never to love again. Enter the dutiful younger sister of one of his lady pursuers. Even as she tried not to spoil her older sister's chances, resisting the enticements of the Marquess proves to be impossible. But then she discovers his hidden, scandalous past which links him to a murder. Now she must decide whether risking both her heart and her life is worth a lifetime of love....