Anthony Roderick, the Duke of Pembroke, returns from Scotland to find that the love of his life has married another.
When the Duke wins her family's estate in a game of cards, Regina Harrington knows she must seek him out and beg its return.
The Duke has other ideas, however. He will return the estate to her family on one condition: Regina must become his bride and provide him an heir.
Torn between fear and desire, Regina allows herself to be wooed by the rakish Anthony and soon both parties are in turmoil.
Will this be a marriage of convenience? Or has the Duke gotten more than he gambled for? Could he be falling in love?