The only thing worse than keeping a secret... ...is falling in love with one. Lady Evelyn Pricewinters is ready to write off men and love altogether after a staggering rejection leaves her a laughingstock in the eyes of the ton. Now, she'll do anything to avoid Society-lock herself in her room, hide away at her family's estate... Run halfway across England and assume a new identity... Mr. Gabriel Stone has neither the time nor the inclination to pursue love. He's been jilted before, by a girl more interested in titles and status than honest integrity. He's avoided marriage this long - it can wait a little longer yet. And dealings with the aristocracy can wait until the world ends...