4 1/2 Stars RT Reviews! When the Ton's most infamous rake, Thomas Steynes, Viscount Savoury, is forced to retreat to his ancient, abandoned family manor to redeem his wasted life, he comes upon a woman being tormented by village boys. Rushing to her defense, he discovers his damsel in distress is instead the very viper-tongued harpy who hates him more than anyone else on earth. Cast aside by her violent husband, the last thing Davina, Lady Wyckham, needs is an irkingly handsome, meddlesome knight in tarnished armor who is hellbent on her rescue. After her brutal marriage, all she wants is to be left alone, to support herself raising medicinal herbs. As if she were not ruined enough already, Savoury's attention will only bring her more disaster. Despite their enmity, true friendship and trust grow between them and the long ago attraction they had always denied begins to deepen. But behind their backs lurks a dark mystery that threatens them both. Soon Davina discovers she must make a horrible decision: Savoury's destruction or hers? How can she choose? And unless they both find the courage to grow beyond their flaws and fears, neither will survive.