A dedicated Young Corinthian agent, James Marlowe accepts the riskiest of missions--to go undercover as a traitor and infiltrate a deadly French crime organization. He is prepared for all matters of intrigue--everything but a surprise encounter with the only woman he has ever loved. Five years ago, the exquisitely stunning Clarissa Collins spurned James's love and broke his heart. Now the accomplished painter is in peril up to her lovely neck, and only he can protect her.

Lady Clarissa is being blackmailed by malicious men--but that is nothing compared to the torture of being so close to James, the enthralling man who seduced Clarissa, then betrayed her. Despite the hurt and misunderstanding that still simmer between them, their passion ignites anew. With their lives and England's safety hanging in the balance, they must work together to save everything they hold dear. Can Clarissa and James escape the enemy's clutches and find their way back to each other's hearts . . . this time forever?

From the Paperback edition.