Miss Verena Sheldon's not sure what's more surprising: the fact Lord Conistone - the man who broke her heart - has prised himself away from the grasping females and high life in London, or that he still makes her body tingle. Lucas has secretly vowed to look after Verena, and with her beloved home up for sale she needs his help now more than ever. But Lucas's dreams of holding Verena in his arms again are shattered every time he imagines her reaction should she learn what he has done...