Eugenia Snow's troubles begin when inventor Edward Reeve, the arrogant illegitimate son of an earl, bursts into the Snow Governess Agency. He demands a governess... but he also wants Eugenia herself. She provides him with the governess, but firmly refuses to surrender to him.
There is no doubt that Eugenia enjoys her witty arguments with the cunning inventor, but she will never tarnish her reputation with a fleeting love affair, especially with a man who does not understand that she is a lady!
And she is determined not to give in despite being kidnapped by Edward.
Edward will stop at nothing to convince Eugenia that they are made for each other. He promises her that together they will conquer paradise.

And she decides to give him 7 minutes...