The sixth Bastion Club novel tells the tale of the Earl of Crowhurst, who, far from having found a suitable bride, has barely had a chance to enter London’s ballrooms. Problems at his estate keep hauling him back to Crowhurst. But his latest visit leaves him stunned when he finds that it is his younger sisters who are behind the sabotage, in a a stubborn effort to keep him at home. At the end of his rope, Gervase’s temper snaps and he declares he’ll marry the first eligible lady who crosses his path. As matters transpire, that proves to be an exceedingly reckless, and exceptionally challenging, vow. Madeleine Gasciogne is no meek country miss. Having managed her father’s estate since his death, Madeleine has earned the respect and admiration of the local nobility. The more time Gervase spends with the beautiful Madeleine, the more it becomes clear that his spontaneous promise may soon lead him down a path he never expected--toward unbridled passion and uncompromising love.