Sophie Sedgewick, the beautiful daughter of a Viscount, had thought she'd found her perfect match in the dashing Duke Nicholas of Ashbury. Their whirlwind romance had culminated in a fairytale wedding, followed by six blissful months in the countryside. But when they return to society, Sophie's world is shattered. She discovers her husband in a compromising position with his former mistress, now widowed. The woman Nicholas had supposedly left behind in his bachelor days. Sophie's heart is broken, and her trust is shattered. Can Nicholas' heartfelt apologies and ardent declarations of love mend the damage? Or will his past mistakes prove too great for their young marriage to overcome? As Sophie struggles to come to terms with her husband's infidelity, she must decide whether to forgive and rebuild their relationship or to walk away and start anew. Will their love match prove strong enough to withstand the challenges ahead?