After his parents' death, Daniel Frith, Viscount Whitfield, is up to his ears in paperwork. To make matters worse, his father's will contained a mysterious legacy: a house left to a complete stranger.

Penelope Pendleton has no idea why Rose Cottage was left to her. But she does know it's a godsend after her brother's reckless actions disgraced her family. Daniel seems to want her gone entirely, so her plan is to keep her head down and keep out of his way. But when they discover how secretive and entwined their families are, they must collaborate to avoid scandal and ruin.