THE BEST LAID PLANS — Lady Julia Halston had all she needed for total happiness. The youthful widow had beauty, wit, wealth, and position. And if she chose to surrender single bliss, the handsome Sir Royden Tallboy would provide a superbly suitable second marriage. — Mr. Dominic Sales had nothing to add to her ideal existence. He detested the social whirl she adored. He was devoted to the rural life she loathed. And he had a perfect match in the sweet-as-sugar Miss Sophia Sutton.

Certainly, Mr. Sales did not fit into Julia's plans -- plans that included everything but love...