At twenty-nine years old, Lady Henrietta Sendley is an independent and dynamic woman, determined to inherit her father's business, make her own fortune, and live her life. But first, she wants to enjoy her freedom.
And everything is going well... until she discovers the most beautiful man she has ever seen tied up in her carriage, threatening to destroy the fantastic year she has sworn to give herself.

The fateful proposition...
Whit, a king of Covent Garden, known to all as the Beast, wakes up at Hattie's feet and wonders who this strange woman is who sets him free. When he discovers that she is ready for a night of absolute pleasure, he is willing to offer her what she craves. In exchange for a price.

An unexpected passion...
Soon, Hattie and Whit will find themselves pitted against each other, vying for the business. She will not back down from her plans. He will show his strength. No one realizes that, if they are not careful, they may lose everything... even their hearts.