In the past, Lady Iris Keene had designs to marry Daniel Andrews, the Earl of Hampstead. After a devastating rejection from the earl she decided he wouldn't do, but once a heart is given it's difficult to retrieve. Something Iris discovers when she crosses paths with the scoundrel a year later...

The last thing Daniel wants is to become involved with Lady Iris Keene, but he's drawn to her, and always has been. That was why he had to push her away. Marriage is not something he wants or needs.

At a house party, the two of them cross paths more than either would like. Along the way they have to decide if they're going to continue fighting what is in their hearts or give in to it.