Bianca Tate is horrified when her sister Cathy is obliged to marry Maximilian St. James, notorious rake. She helps Cathy elope with her true love, and takes her sister's place at the altar. Max has relied on charm and cunning to survive.áBut when he realizes how beautiful and intelligent Bianca is, he'll have to prove he's no rogue, but the passionately devoted husband she craves.