Lady Cecily wants to live in London, not in the country. However, until her daughter weds, her income will not increase, or support a grander lifestyle. Lady Cecily schemes to get Vanessa to the altar. Anyone will do! Miss Vanessa Lester is managing an estate. She's level-headded and heart-whole, until she comes face-to-face with a wounded smuggler. A moonlit night, a rogue's kiss, and her heart is lost.