One night to seek the truth...

After losing her husband, Justine Erskine threw herself into supporting her father-in-law's political career...until the night he was found dead.

Justine is certain he was murdered, and she knows who did it: Countess Oreste, the scandalous queen of the ton's fastest set and her father-in-law's nemesis. The countess is said to be the madam of a clandestine club that caters to the wildest fantasies of the richest men in London. All Justine needs is an invitation to her scandalous masquerade ball - and she knows the perfect man to help her.

But Darius de Lucey has his own purpose in aiding Justine. When evidence points to the countess' guilt, he's forced to decide which one he'll protect - the woman who won't hesitate to expose him, or the feisty widow who stole his heart. They have one night to navigate a dangerous game of love and betrayal. Beneath the masks they wear are unexpected truths 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 bluestocking heroines and bad boy heroes, you'll enjoy this spicy story set in Victorian London!