All of London is abuzz with the return of the utterly alluring, recently
widowed Diane Benchley. Will she remarry? What will she do with her
late husband's fortune? Society is shocked by her announcement—at the
Grand Ball, of all places!—that she plans to open an exclusive
gentleman's gaming club in the family mansion. But no one is more
stunned than the Marquis of Haybury, Oliver Warren.

Years
ago, Oliver and Diane shared a private indiscretion. Now Diane
threatens to reveal Oliver's most ungentlemanly secrets...unless he agrees
to help her. A notorious gambler—and rake—Oliver is overqualified to
educate Diane in the ways and means of running her establishment. But
striking a deal with Diane might just be the biggest risk Oliver has
ever taken. This time, the only thing he has to lose is his heart...