It all began so well. When Tristan Chevalier joined the French revolutionaries to fight for brotherhood, equality, and liberty, he was full of hopes and dreams of what the revolution could accomplish. But after several years of serving as the bloodthirsty Robespierreโs second, Tristan is having doubts. When Tristan tries to halt Robespierreโs Reign of Terror, he inadvertently steps into a trap laid by the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and orchestrated by the lovely Alexandra Martin. Tristan is no oneโs pawn, but he thinks by playing along, he might be able to give his superiors information leading to the capture of the League. He could end the Pimpernelโs antics once and for all. Thereโs just one problemโno matter how much Tristan despises Alexandra, he canโt quite stop wanting her.
She has a cause.
Alexandra Martin is an Englishwoman whoโs has been playing the part of a French actress for years. Itโs a clever cover for her real role as a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Alex usually works in the background, but when she manages to snare one of the most important men in Robespierreโs government, sheโs risking it all. So begins a harrowing adventure where Alexโs most vile enemy must become her most trusted ally. The fate of a young prince hangs in the balance as two clashing rebels discover enemies sometimes make the best lovers.