After suffering through two Seasons of torment and verbal abuse at the hands of her peers, Meredith Phelps swore never to attend another Season in London. As a self-proclaimed spinster, she has a plan, and it doesn’t involve finding a husband. She’s perfectly capable of taking care of herself.That all changes with a single letter, penned by her cousin and asking her to act as chaperone. Despite her family’s plotting to see her married, Meredith is content with watching from her place near the wall. Until, that is, she attracts the attention of Lord Nicholas Valentine.What starts out as a game for Nicholas to alleviate his constant boredom quickly becomes the honest pursuit of winning over Meredith’s heart. But he’ll have to contend with her stubborn determination to live a life of independence, and the dreams she’s planned for herself.