The story follows , a widow who was permanently disabled and lost a foot in the same carriage accident that killed her husband. For the past year, she has successfully managed the country estate of her late husband’s cousin, Harry, the Duke of Montrose .

Despite its shorter length (approximately 107–122 pages), the story is noted for its emotional depth and "unexpectedly steamy" scenes.

is a steamy Regency historical romance novella by USA Today bestselling author Heather Boyd . Originally released as an ebook in January 2021, it serves as the 15th installment in her popular Distinguished Rogues series. Plot Summary