A sudden engagement.

Had he been cruel only to be kind?

Kirsty's promising stage career had nearly been destroyed by a scathing review written by Britain's foremost drama critic, Drew Chalmers. So when Kirsty saw a chance to avenge herself, she took it, unmindful of the consequences.

Her vengeance seemed to provoke no retribution, especially when she was offered a place in an important Shakespearean company--until she suddenly found herself engaged to Drewand learned it was his influence that had won her the job.

Now, while learning her new role, Kirsty must learn to play the part of Drew's lover... to perfection!