Abigail Carstairs suspects that someone is trying to kill her. As sole heir to the late Duke of Penrith's vast estate, she can only surmise that her fortune is her aggressor's objective but cannot accept that any of her relations are culpable.

 In desperation she turned to the notorious rake, Lord Sebastian Denver, for help. Unable to deny a lady in distress, Sebastian inveigles his way into Abbey's hunting lodge, where all the prime suspects are gathered. Distracted by his growing attraction towards Abbey, Sebastian is unprepared when a further daring attempt is made on her life.

Determined not to be found wanting for a second time, Sebastian delves into Abbey's past, looking for clues. Satisfied he knows who is behind the plot to kill her, although not why, he lays a daring trap for her aggressors in a race against time to keep her safe...