Trapped in a loveless marriage and betrayed by her scheming sister-in-law, Miss Isabelle Sutton clings to her familys library, convinced that love exists only in books. Yet, beneath her quiet devotion burns a single goal: to destroy the Earl who stole her freedom.
At forty-one, Lord Henry Montague, Earl of Ashford, seeks solace in the novels at the Evergreen Library, weary of meddling relatives and a loveless past. Yet, when the fiery Miss Sutton pulls him into a game of revenge, solitude is no longer an option.
Their clashing worlds bring them to a crossroads: obey societys rules or risk everything for love. With the odds stacked against them, Isabelle and Henry must decide if true happiness lies in resisting their hearts or following them.
