Achileas Kane sees himself as living proof that wedding vows are meaningless. But this illegitimate son can only gain his inheritance if he weds. His proposal to hotel chambermaid Effie Price is simply a contract—a contract sealed with a single sizzling kiss!

Stepping in as Achileas’s fiancée may be virgin Effie’s last chance to launch her perfume company. Playing her role is all too easy when Achileas sends her heart racing. But resisting temptation with a man who doesn’t believe love can last? That could prove difficult…