Can love overcome prejudice?
Lord Latimer; Gordon, has always felt outcast by society because of his ungainly and unkempt appearance, despite being a baron. However, it is only thanks to his friendship with Lord Beauford; Nicholas, that he has managed to be accepted, even though he still feels inferior because his friend is a duke.
Lady Issabella is Nicholas's younger sister. A passionate young woman, who mesmerises Gordon with her big heart and her beauty. For years the three will be inseparable until Bella discovers her love for Gordon, however, she is betrothed to a man and doesn't want to fall in love with her best friend.
Determined to have her at all costs, Gordon sets a plan in motion to get her. He persuades his friend Nicholas to marry their respective sisters. Therefore, Gordon will finally have Issabella as he has longed for, and he can also marry off his desperate, stubborn sister.
Will his friend agree to give his sister to a mere baron? Most disturbingly, what will happen when Bella discovers his plan?
