Lady Philippa Marbury is rather...eccentric.
The sharp-witted, bespectacled daughter of two marquises with two seigneurial marquises is far more interested in books, science, and the secrets of the laboratory than in balls and love.

She will soon be led to the altar by her monotonous fiancé, with whom only dogs and scientific experiments will bring some variety to the monotonous days. Before the wedding, Pippa has just two weeks to explore the exciting side of married life - strictly from a scientific point of view. Time is tight, and in order to spend it as usefully as possible, he is looking for a teacher who is at home in the dark recesses of London.

A rogue fits the bill perfectly.

She chooses the clever and thoughtful Cross, co-owner of London's most exclusive gambling den, who is deliberately dishonest to the outside world. But fame often hides dark secrets, and when the eccentric Pippa makes him a bold offer to help her run a science experiment without emotion, Cross's most feared secrets are in danger of being exposed. The man would readily give Pippa what she desires, but behind the crooked mask lives a feeling soul, so he needs every ounce of his will power not to make all of the lady's dreams come true.

"Can this scientific experiment succeed without emotion?" Snappy dialogue, passion and humor - do you need more?" - Publishers Weekly

Go deep! Relax! Be present!

Recommended for adults!