A man some would call dangerous. A woman
many have
scorned. A blistering tale of two outcasts finding each
other—and losing themselves in passion...
A penniless rake with a penchant for gambling, Rutherford
Hawksley has friends in both high places and low—perfect
for trying to discover who murdered his brother. Ruthless
in his quest, he discovers the nobleman he suspects plans
on killing a woman traveling to London. A woman with
information Hawksley would very much like to know.
But his simple plan of abduction goes awry when he plucks
the not-so-simple Miss Clara Dawson from her coach.
Hawksley is used to his startling blue eyes charming
ladies into submission, yet Clara’s spirit and
intelligence prove quite the match for him. And soon he
can think of nothing more pleasurable than keeping this
rare bird in his not-so-gilded cage, where he can pick her
most intriguing mind, enjoy her exquisite body—and teach
her more about desire than she ever dreamed possible…