Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, one of Regency London`s numerous rakes, is courting young Edwina Sheffield. But Edwina`s older half-sister Kate disapproves of the match. As he battles Kate for the right to court Edwina, Anthony finds himself increasingly attracted to the wrong sister. Then a series of hi-jinx land Kate and Anthony in a compromising situation together, forcing them to marry to avoid a scandal. But will their headstrong, combative personalities stand in the way of a happy match?