Lady Phaedra Northampton is a proper English miss -- but burdened by a dark secret. She''s buried her shame in running her wealthy brother Lord Nash''s household while hiding behind a sharp wit and dull wardrobe...until a reckless village maid''s disappearance pulls her into London''s seedy underworld.
A former mercenary and jaded spy-for-hire, Tristan Talbot, Lord Avoncliffe, now does little, and manages to do it scandalously. Though Tristan''s an out-and-out rogue, when his dying father begs him to delve into the secrets behind a notorious brothel -- a perfect task for his talents! -- Tristan can''t refuse. Is the brothel a front for a notorious Russian spy ring? Tristan is on the hunt -- until his path collides with the oh-so-tempting Lady Phae.
Soon what should be a simple assignment becomes deliciously complicated...when deception and desire lead to an explosive passion -- and deadly foes!
