After losing the family she loved, Miss SophiaKnightly lives a carefree and unrestricted life; her tomorrows are promised tono one. The last thing she expected was William Astor, the Duke of Wycliffe, tocreate the scandal of the Season by chasing after her at a ball.William is the most compelling and sensual manSophia has ever known, but she is not interested in resuming their kisses,guileless conversations, or his promises of forever. The duke, however, hasother ideas...William has vowed to have no other woman thanSophia Knightly and is willing to do whatever it takes to possess her. Itstarted with a kiss, then a wicked invitation, and now there is no going back.Soonthe walls around Sophia's heart are crumbling . . . and she realizes thegreatest adventure might be right in front of her!