Lord of Vice Quintus MacLachlann is arrogant – unapologetically so.

When he’s asked to impersonate one half of a married couple to infiltrate Edinburgh society he relishes the challenge of being ‘married’ to the frustratingly wilful yet beautiful Esme. Lady of Virtue?

Lady of Virtue? Esme makes no bones about her fervent dislike of the dishonoured rake. He’s the last person on earth she can conceive of marrying – sham or otherwise. But being forced to play wife to the handsome-as-sin wastrel brings up very real feelings of desire…