When Philippa first debuted in Society, she caught the attention of Everett Cavendish, the Marquess of Hartington. But when Everett's parents objected, the spurned Philippa married the Earl of Essex instead. After unexpectedly becoming a widow, Philippa found she missed the pleasures of her marriage bed. She is re-entering Society with a new aim in mind: to take a lover, or several. But among the many men vying for her attention, she did not expect to find Everett. Defying his parents and Philippa's expectations, Everett braves her wrath in order to prove himself worthy of her trust again.