New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens knows Regency
London, and outside the exclusive enclave in which the aristocracy lived
in wealth and comfort, lay another world . . .
An intriguing man
Handsome, enigmatic, and deliciously dangerous, Barnaby Adair has made
his name by solving crimes within the ton. When Penelope Ashford
appeals for his aid, he is moved by her plight--and captivated by her
lush beauty.
An undaunted woman
More than a pretty face in a satin gown, Penelope has devoted her will
and intelligence to caring for London's orphans. But now her charges are
disappearing. She turns to Adair for help, never dreaming she'll
discover in him a man who matches her appetite for life and passion.
Where the heart leads
As Barnaby and Penelope unravel the mystery of the missing children,
they uncover a shocking trail that leads to the upper echelons of
society, and a ruthless criminal who is ready to destroy all they hold
dear, including their newfound understanding of the irresistible
intrigues of the heart.