Not only had Samantha Oakleigh's brother run off with another man's betrothed, he was also accused of theft! She desperately needed the help of her rather stodgy, but well-heeled, cousin to find the boy. Despite major misgivings, Edward, Lord Salverton puts both his career and his upcoming nuptials in jeopardy, and accompanies Samantha on her rescue mission. And somewhere along the way, he began to enjoy himself. His effort to remain a proper gentleman began to fade as his one ambition became gathering this delectable miss in his arms . . .