In this original and suspense-filled historical romance, a woman assumes the identity of a countess. Keira Hannigan is pretending to be the Countess of Ashwood in order to escape marriage to man she doesn"t love. When the handsome Declan O"Connor arrives and uncovers her secret, she must do everything she can to win his favor. She enlists his help in solving the mystery of some missing jewels, but they soon find themselves in grave danger.