Three years ago, Bethany Munro fell in love with Ian Rockwell, who was in charge of protecting her from killers. When the villains were apprehended, Ian vanished without a word. Now, he turns up at the most inopportune time. Bethany is visiting her friend whose father is a suspected anarchist. Bethany explores his home for answers regarding the disappearance of her devoted teacher, who was last seen at his house. In her searching, she uncovers suspicious papers that indicate a larger conspiracy. Caught snooping by Ian, she reluctantly tells him of her personal mission.

Sir Ian Rockwell lost his reputation when the Home Secretary and his family were assassinated while under his protection. Ian is relentless as he attempts to find who betrayed him. His investigation leads him to Whitley Court where several suspected anarchists are meeting under the guise of a house party. Finding Bethany at the event complicates his mission. Bethany and his late wife are the only ones who've been able to melt his resolve and allow emotions to interfere with his work. And Ian needs his famous control to succeed in his mission.

Bethany pokes and prods not realizing the consequences of her actions. She can inspire passion in Ian but Bethany wants to prove her worth. That becomes difficult when a web of danger falls upon them as the result of her rash deeds.

Ms. Thomas continues her successful streak of writing novels that are keepers. She fills her tale with passionate and larger than life characters in a well-plotted story. The mystery and suspense are intertwined with the romance providing hours of pure pleasure for readers.