Trapped in a marriage of convenience, Lady Alicia, the icy heiress to the Duke of Devonshire, finds herself bound to her arrogant and infuriatingly handsome cousin, William Cavendish. Their families have decreed they must wed, securing the family's legacy, but Alicia has no desire for a husband, especially not the notorious rake who has tormented her since childhood. Determined to maintain her independence, Alicia establishes a unique arrangement: odd-numbered days for fulfilling their marital duties, even-numbered days for blissful solitude. But William, captivated by his reluctant bride, is determined to break through her icy exterior and awaken the passionate woman he knows lies beneath. As their marriage progresses, their forced proximity ignites a firestorm of forbidden desire. Amidst the glittering balls and rigid social customs of Regency England, Alicia and William engage in a battle of wills, where duty clashes with a love neither can deny. Will their unconventional arrangement lead to heartbreak, or will William succeed in melting the heart of the Duke's icy heiress? Indulge in a sizzling, slow-burn romance where passion defies all the rules.