The arrogant Duke of Trent intends to marry a well-bred Englishwoman. The last woman he would ever consider marrying may be the adventuresome Merry Pelford- an American heiress who has infamously jilted two fiancés.

But after one provocative encounter with the captivating Merry, Trent desires her a lot more than any girl he has ever met. He is determined to possess her as his wife, no real matter what it requires. And Trent is normally a man who often gets what he desires.

The problem is, Merry is already betrothed, and the former runaway bride has vowed to create everything the way to the altar. As honor clashes with irresistible passion, Trent realizes the stakes are greater than anyone could have thought. In his fight to save Merry and win her heart, a very important factor becomes obvious:

All is fair in like and war.