One unforgettable night, Sebastian, the Duke of St. Ives, stole a kiss from a beautiful young woman at a French convent. They didn't share their names but neither of them ever forgot the magic of that innocent kiss, and when they meet again in London seven years later, each instantly recognizes the other. While Sebastian is courting and seducing the reluctantly tempted Helena, her powerful guardian sets a scheme in motion that threatens the lovers' happiness and endangers their lives.u003cbru003e