A desperate young lady… When Elinor's guardian arranges her marriage to an elderly merchant interested only in her society connections, she will do anything to sabotage the wedding – even if it means ruining herself by running off with another man. A gentleman rake… Who could be a better choice for a woman who needs ruining than a man so notorious that all of London calls him Lord Rake? A straightforward bargain… But when their arrangement goes awry, saving Elinor may mean ruining the rake!