Georgiana Darcy wants nothing more than to fall in love, yet her innate reserve as well as a traumatic event in her past makes her uneasy in company—particularly in the company of gentlemen. She desires a husband and family, but how is she to manage such a feat when she will not even consider partaking of a London Season? She cannot so much as hold a meaningful conversation with most men, which does not bode well for falling in love.

Charles Granville, the Earl of Bath, never expected to find himself without his hearing, but the unexpected became his truth. Now, his life is different; it has been altered and his options are not what they once were. No lady of worth desires one who cannot hear. After all, most believe those who are deaf are also dullards. Who is he to change their mind?

When Georgiana’s sister-in-law Elizabeth and Charles’s sister-in-law Jane, the Duchess of Albemarle conspire to throw her into the company of Lord Bath, Georgiana finds herself suddenly staying with the duke and duchess who are caring for the recovering earl. She is caught unawares by their matchmaking, yet, unlike others of his sex, Lord Bath has a way that does not make her ill-at-ease. In fact, she is drawn to him. She wishes to learn to speak to him and enjoys his company. However, he is vehement he is not seeking a wife—that he will never marry. The barriers to her heart are crumbling with every moment spent in his company, but how is she to convince him he is worthy of love—that he is worthy in every way?

Contains scenes with adult content.