Set against the backdrop of 1890s New York, Elijah Jameson is just an ordinary guy who just inherited a steel fortune, a fancy townhouse, and a free pass to enter New York City high society. Except he doesn't want any of it. He'd prefer to go back to his life before. The only problem is his little sister. He wants the best for her, and his new position will give her that.

Isabella Marin is a pushy, stubborn, pain-in-the-ass socialite who's agreed to mentor a high society newcomer and wants nothing more than to be far away from the city and the social season. Unfortunately, being a young woman in New York City high society means she has obligations. As one of the only Mexican American families in a position of power, they can't afford any missteps. Instead of finding a suitable husband, she is locked in verbal sparring matches with Elijah Jameson, the boy she left in another life.

No matter how much she likes Elijah, Isabella knows they can never be together. If he knew what she'd done, he would never look at her the same. Even though Elijah has fallen for Isabella, society will never see them as equals.