Publisher's Synopsis
A blazing inferno at a stately manor in the English countryside sparks an equally volatile flame between Catherine and Sebastian, irrevocably changing their lives and those around them forever.
Lady Catherine Ainsleigh:
A strong-willed and independent young woman, Catherine's life has been lived in the shadow of a scandalous secret. From her first encounter with the devilishly handsome Lord Sebastian Sinclair, Catherine's innocent passion is ignited as she finds herself inexplicably drawn to this tall dark stranger. Unsure of her reactions or of the unscrupulous man who elicits her fiery response, she determines not to fall under the spell of his alluring charm.
Lord Sebastian Sinclair:
A staunch bachelor, Sebastian has the reputation of a scoundrel within London's aristocratic circles. Returning to his family's country estate after many years absence, he is immediately caught up in a web of mystery and intrigue that encompasses the feisty Lady Catherine Ainsleigh. Unable to resist Catherine's bewitching beauty, Sebastian succumbs to his burning desire for her - believing his heart impenetrable and his own deadly secret safe. Yet the more he learns about Catherine the more ensnared he becomes, wondering if she can ever be trusted with the knowledge of his true self.
The entangled pair is drawn from romance and murder in the tranquil countryside to passion and treason in London's royal court and beyond, facing perilous dangers along the way. Will Catherine and Sebastian finally trust each other enough to claim their hearts desire and discover true love?
