Renowned actress Ruby Chadwick, the Darling of
Drury Lane, has long planned and prepared for her
final performance. With exceptional beauty comes
the unwanted attention of men, and after years of
fending off odious suitors, Ruby is ready to leave it
all behind in favor of a quiet life. The first step is to
reclaim a piece of her past: her true identity as
Lavinia Fernley. But leaving town unnoticed proves
impossible, and in one desperate moment, Lavinia
embarks on the greatest act of her life when she
throws herself into the arms of a stranger to avoid
recognition.
Lucas Jennings is shocked to find the stunning
redhead in his arms, but something moves him to
play along with her ruse when she calls him her
husband. This charade marks the start of an
unpredictable journey as he escorts the lovely
Lavinia and her traveling companions to Primrose
Farm, far from the glaring lights of London. Soon,
the tables are turned when Lucas introduces Lavinia
to his familyas his fiance. Before long, their
mutual deception begins to feel all too real. But
when the truth of her past is revealed, will Lavinias
dream of a happy ending slip through her fingers?