What happens when an earl weds a lady so that he can seek his revenge though marriage?Lady Lucy Newpark has been living the life of a servant in order to save her nephew.She'll do anything to protect the innocent boy…Even engage in an ugly plot to cage and keep wealthy lords. But one imprisoned lord in particular, with just a look, makes it hard for Lucy to remember why she is in this mess, much less how to take her next breath.The Earl of Ganden. Kent Harris has always been sure of two things:1- His title as the Earl of Ganden.2- He can never trust anyone – especially women. After suffering at the hands of his parents, the men Lucy work for are but a walk in the park.But it's the woman who's given him a hope for the future.Until she betrays him. Now free to do as he pleases, Ganden will stop at nothing to get his revenge.But revenge is quickly set aside when the feeling Ganden tries to fight off returns.Hope. But is hope enough to change his heart of stone?What about love?