A desperate young lady…
When Elinor's guardian arranges her marriage to an elderly merchant interested only in her society connections, she will do anything to sabotage the wedding – even if it means ruining herself by running off with another man.
A gentleman rake…
Who could be a better choice for a woman who needs ruining than a man so notorious that all of London calls him Lord Rake?
A straightforward bargain…
But when their arrangement goes awry, saving Elinor may mean ruining the rake!
