Nadia Lovel is one the greatest thief's in London, and is employed by notorious gambling owner Alexander King. After four years of stealing important documents and items for him, she is faced with one of the biggest con's of her life: Infiltrate the Earl of Manchester's home as a governess and attain information to blackmail him.

Gabriel Brookhill, the fifth Earl of Manchester only cares about one thing: Finding his younger brother. After learning King may have something to do with his disappearance, Gabriel vows to make his life a living hell if he doesn't find him. But when a dark haired governess with a sharp tongue and quick wit is employed in his household, he's finding it hard to keep himself focused.