Am I to spend the rest of my life acting out one night’s dream…? After the death of her parents, Louisa goes to London determined to help her brother, who spends all his time gambling and living a life of excess. But Louisa is too late, beacuse her brother has gambled and lost her beautiful childhood home to Sir Alistair Dunstan, an important figure in society who, despite his beauty, is known for his devilish ways in dealing with his opponents. Louisa approaches him about her childhood home, but he steals a kiss instead!