Lady Brooke Linwood never imagined that a single, literal collision with the Duke of Grafton would turn her world upside down. The devilishly handsome duke, with his persistent charm and intense gaze, seems determined to stay in her life. With each encounter, Brooke's resolve to resist him weakens, leaving her torn between her head and her heart. Is it love she feels, or merely desire? Drake, Duke of Grafton, has harbored a deep love for Lady Brooke since they were children. A decade ago, he vowed to return for her, unaware that his father's mismanagement would leave him with a crumbling estate and financial ruin. For ten years, Drake has fought to restore his family's legacy, all the while dreaming of Brooke. Now, he finally has the means to claim her, but doubts linger. Will she accept him after all this time? Can a love forged in the innocence of youth survive a decade of neglect and hardship? Drake and Brooke must confront their pasts and the burning question: can their rekindled passion withstand the trials of the present?