Anthony Bridgerton needs a wife. Having spent his twenties in a rakish pursuit of pleasure (whilst taking care to ensure the financial security of his mother & seven younger siblings & mother) he knows its high time he settled down & ensured the continuation of the Bridgerton line. Edwina Sheffield is considered the most beautiful debutante of the current season. She is also sweet innocent & eminently biddable
- Anthony is sure shell make a perfectly acceptable wife & vows to make her his. The only obstacle in his way is Edwinas older sister Kate. Kate is determined to do all she can to allow her sister the chance to marry for love rather than convenience. & the roguish viscount is beginning to think he may have met his match in Kates keen wit & sharp tongue. Until that is he makes the mistake of kissing her...