It's the London social season of 1817 and much to their mothers' dismay, the daughters of the elite have vowed not to marry---inspired by Miss Darby, the intrepid heroine of a wildly popular series of novels. One mother connives to quiet the anonymous author by hiring Rafe Danvers, a dashing young man of questionable reputation but considerable charm. When Rafe unmasks Rebecca Tate, the discovers she's a ravishing beauty with ideas of her own---and he's instantly smitten! Can he ever convince the stubborn beauty that the best kind of happiness is wedded bliss? (from book)
