One night to seek the truth...

When a beautiful widow bursts into his study one cold winter evening, The Honorable Darius de Lucey doesn't know what to make of her demand that he escort her to a notorious masquerade ball. He's intrigued enough to help with her secret murder investigation. If he has to accompany the widow to prove a woman's innocence, so be it. Belladonna may be ruthless, but she isn't a killer - and Justine doesn't need to know why he's so sure that Bella isn't a murderess.

Mrs. Justine Erskine was prepared to endure Mr. de Lucey's touch in service to her greater goals, but she's astonished at how he awakens her long-denied desire. She's willing to risk her sterling reputation to prove who killed her father-in-law. Will the unlikely allies find proof of Bella's crime, or will they learn truths that could ruin them both?

This is a steamy historical romance with forced proximity, an unlikely enemies-to-lovers partnership, a secret identity and a Happy Ever After. If you enjoy crusader heroines and bad boy heroes, you'll enjoy this spicy story set in Victorian London! Download now.