Can a rogue on a mission trust a seductive society beauty? "A talented writer with a keen ear for dialogue." — Literary Review Will Ransleigh, illegitimate nephew of the Earl of Swynford, has the tall, aristocratic bearing of nobility—and the resourceful cunning of a streetwise rogue. To clear his cousin's name he is on a mission that will take him across the Continent into a world of international intrigue . . . and the arms of Elodie Lefevre, the society hostess who brought shame to his family. Is she seductress, spy, or damsel in distress? In the haze of the sensual spell she casts, Will has to keep his wits about him and uncover the true nature of this mysterious Madame . . . Praise for Julia Justiss "A spirited Regency-era romance that far outshines the usual fare." — Publishers Weekly "A witty love story." — Romantic Times