Alex Scarston: Earl of Selbourne. Rake.
Spy. With his efforts for England in the war against the
French suspended, family obligations compel him to investigate
the disappearance of Viscount Brigham's son. When the viscount's
daughter becomes involved as well, Alex finds himself entangled
in a venture that risks both heart and soul.
It's not that Lucia
Dashing, youngest daughter of Lord Brigham, wants Alex to
go away. She just wishes he weren't always
so close – perhaps a few rooms, or streets, or continents
between them would bank the heat of her attraction. But when
her brother disappears and every clue indicates his safe
recovery essential to the very sovereignty of England, she's
no choice but to engage the earl in a battle risking her
brother, her country, and her love.
