How does an intelligent Regency gentleman end up in a bit of a scandalous mess with a Society-savvy lady? One might say that the more important question would be how do they get themselves out of it...?Ashe Trease, (yes, that is his family name) is a charming gentleman but a little out of place amongst the Ton. He's only there to escort his Mama and sister, and doesn't really give a fig for Society. He has no idea that he's about to meet a young woman with the same views...Miss Florinda Boothe is every inch a lady, accustomed to the world she inhabits, but irritated by it, nonetheless. To her surprise, she's intrigued to meet a handsome gentleman with not only an intelligent mind, but also a similar opinion, and when they cross paths more than once? Well, you know what's going to happen, don't you?There are rides, frisky horses, a screeching soprano, a disastrous trip in a punt on the Thames, and - of course - a shocking scandal, thanks to a modiste's mistake!!!Can these two Society 'rebels' outwit the gossips? Can Florinda see past the forest to the Trease? (Sorry, it had to be said.)Fear not, for Ashe is as sturdy as his name, Florinda is as stubborn as she is beautiful, and they're both willing to go out on a limb for happiness...If you'll pardon the terrible jokes, and 'stick' with the Trease, you'll be 'leafing' through the last chapter with a smile...