Lady Iris has been kidnapped by the Lords of Chaos. She is rescued by Raphael, the dark, brooding and scarred Duke of Dyemore. He then forces her to marry him though he is determined to not consummate the marriage because of his own upbringing. Iris is attracted to him all the same, sensing his torment and darkness. 
 I've read all the rest of the Maiden Lane books and I love Ms. Hoyt as an author, but this was not one of my favorites. I liked both Raphael and Iris, but this was a book where I felt the attraction between them needed more development, especially considering Raphael's horrific backstory. I also didn't like the ping-ponging; one minute Raphael marries Iris to keep her close and safe, then he sends her away because she's too much temptation. It didn't make sense though it does set up the finale. 
 The book is well-written (as always with Ms. Hoyt), but it is dark and deals with some tough subject matter. Still, a book by Elizabeth Hoyt is always a much-anticipated event and a good read.