Lady Amelia Pembroke must manage the Christmas ball preparations for the rakish Viscount Sheffield, only to find herself falling for him. When the venue for his family's annual Christmas ball is destroyed, Lord Benedict Sheffield plans a relaxing holiday. However, Lady Amelia's determined efforts to salvage the event, employing what he calls 'guerrilla tactics,' lead to unexpected complications and a growing attraction between them.

This novel is the first in Erica Ridley's Dukes of War series, which has achieved recognition with New York Times and USA Today bestselling status. The book is characterized by its laugh-out-loud humor and the engaging dynamic between its protagonists. Readers can expect a classic Regency romance setting with a focus on witty banter and the slow-burn development of affection. The story's premise suggests a charming enemies-to-lovers trope within a festive holiday backdrop.