Emmaline is feeling bewildered-Holly, the cousin she grew up with, is now engaged, and Emma's uncle wants her to take over the renovations of his hotel. But there's one problem... She has to work closely with Ryan, the business partner of Holly's fiancé, Chris. Emma met Ryan at a party a few months ago and they shared an innocent kiss. Unexpectedly, the kiss made Emma feel agitated. She doesn't think Ryan remembers the casual peck, but she can't help feeling bothered by it. How does Ryan feel...?

*Attention one and all. His Royal Highness, Prince Randolph of Petersbourg, will set sail for London in early June and reside at St. James Palace for one full month…Some say the true motive for the prince’s visit to our fair country is to seek and marry his future queen. I will therefore pose the question to our devoted and reflective readers: Who among us will be the chosen one?* —From the London Ballroom Society Pages Lady Alexandra Monroe has been told in no uncertain terms that she must set her sights on a proposal from Prince Randolph to better her family’s situation. Instead, she finds herself falling for his charming but dangerous younger brother Nicholas, a man whose passionate nature—and irresistible good looks—makes it impossible to remember her duty. But while she is torn between ambition and desire, a wicked scandal brews, shocking secrets are revealed, and soon she begins to wonder: can true love really conquer all?