Nicholas de Lorris, the fifth Earl of Crewe, is a man with no intention of exchanging vows. He's carved out a life steeped in freedom and independence, and the idea of a bride is the last thing on his mind. But when family duties and societal pressures come knocking, Nicholas finds himself tangled in a web of unexpected obligations.
As he navigates the delicate dance of the ton, tensions rise and romance blooms in the most unlikely places. In a world where love can be as tricky as a game of chance, will Nicholas stick to his resolve, or will he find himself swept off his feet by the very thing he thought he didn't want?