Fortune favors the brave… Not the reckless.Bold, daring, and questioning the meaning of life, Poppy Middleton embraces her impulsive nature and decides to pose as an actress to help a friend in an impossible situation. A diabolical plot is afoot, and Poppy is not about to let her friend face danger alone. But as all best-laid plans do, hers goes terribly awry when James Shaw steps onto the scene. An agent of the crown, James has the senses of a hawk, and Poppy will do anything to direct his attention elsewhere.She will certainly not: Give him a tour of the theatre.Smack her lips against his.Get lost in a soul-stirring kiss.Fantasize about him when she should be helping her friend.Fall madly in love.