Miss Katrina Carrick had two goals. The first, was to sell the contents of her father's bookshop to pay his debtors. The second, to secure another position as a governess.

Lord Timothy Strotham wanted nothing more than to purchase the contents of the Carrick's Book Shop and Lending Library and be on his way. He did not count on getting the deceased owner's daughter as part of the bargain.

When thrust together, will Lord Timothy be able to deny his own desires or will Katrina prove to be too much of a temptation? When it comes time for them to part, will either be able to let go?