Lorelei Caldwell is elated about her first season in London. For the next few months, she and her best friend can indulge in balls, flirting, and enjoying the delights of London society without any family interference. This season is for adventure, not marriage. But her adventures are short-lived after the arrival of her friend's brawny, dark-haired Highlander brother, Alasdair MacGregor, who insists on standing as chaperone.