A picnic meant to allow Andrew to further his acquaintance with Lady Abigail turns to frustration when her brother brings back more than just flavored ice from Gunther's.

The Season is in full swing with more balls, soirees and musicales than an aristocrat could shake a stick at. Most of the attendees, including Sophie, will be spending the evening at the Alfred's Ball. Any other night, Sophie would be excited, but tonight she's a bundle of nerves. For this will be the first event in which she and Andrew will both be in attendance.

Upon the death of his father, Andrew returns to England to assume his place as Duke of Tolland. His homecoming sends memories flooding his brain. But those are nothing compared to the surprise fate has in store for him.

Sophie's denial pushes Andrew to involve her brother Simon. When she attempts to ambush Andrew in his study, her plan backfires in the most horrible way imaginable.

The appearance of Andrew's business partner Charles - and his cousin Kate - leaves more than just Sophie in a state of aggravation. And this time when she finds herself alone with the duke, things go from heated to downright incendiary.

Sophie and Andrew come to an arrangement of sorts.

Another ball, another meeting between Sophie and Andrew. Only this time, the duke is offering exactly what Sophie wants. Or is he?

And they lived happily ever after. The End.

The wedding date is set, the invitations sent, the Ton holding their collective breath. But Sophie still has one last matter to discuss before she makes that irreversible walk down the aisle.

When Simon realizes Andrew's been lying to him, he gives an unreasonable deadline for marriage. Yet Sophie is still indecisive. With time running out, Andrew decides to take matters into his own hands. After all, it's easier to gain forgiveness than permission.