Miss Chrissy Westfall’s life is full of surprises lately.

First, her sister married a duke.

Then she discovers what sort of entertainments are provided at the gaming hell her new brother-in-law owns, Sutcliffe’s.

But the most shocking event comes when she reads some of her grandparents’ love letters.

No, wait.

She wasn’t truly shocked until her sister told her that yes, those stupefying activities they described were, in fact, possible, and most were quite enjoyable.

Gabriel Palmer, Third Duke of Nomansland and co-owner of Sutcliffe’s, overhears the sisters’ discussion and volunteers to demonstrate any of those activities Chrissy desires.

He has never met a woman as delightful...

Miss Chrissy Westfall’s life is full of surprises lately.

First, her sister married a duke.

Then she discovers what sort of entertainments are provided at the gaming hell her new brother-in-law owns, Sutcliffe’s.

But the most shocking event comes when she reads some of her grandparents’ love letters.

No, wait.

She wasn’t truly shocked until her sister told her that yes, those stupefying activities they described were, in fact, possible, and most were quite enjoyable.

Gabriel Palmer, Third Duke of Nomansland and co-owner of Sutcliffe’s, overhears the sisters’ discussion and volunteers to demonstrate any of those activities Chrissy desires.

He has never met a woman as delightful as Chrissy, and getting to know her becomes a challenge he can’t resist.

He quickly comes to realize none of his rakish expertise will charm his way into her heart.

What’s a duke to do to get a pretty young lady to notice him?