After the death of his dissolute older brother, Dr. Ted Scott's grief is twofold, for he'd rather remain a physician than become the new Duke of Falstone. Reluctantly he must now do his duty and find a bride--whoever that might be! Charlotte Pearson only has herself to blame that she's still on the shelf, living with her unpleasant mother after a failed elopement, so Ted's impulsive proposal is impossible to refuse. He's clear their marriage is purely for convenience--but that doesn't address the fact that he needs an heir!