Gabriel Cynster- the 5th member of the Bar Cynster to meet Fate's choice for a wife- sits on the steps to St. George's waiting for a rendezvous with a mysterious woman. Little does he know that the woman is his life long neighbor, Althea Morwellan. She approaches him incognito to obtain his help in saving her family from certain financial ruin. Why the costume? Because ever since they were children, Gabriel and Althea have had a deep and unending antipathy for eachother's company.

But when Gabriel takes a "reward" (a kiss, of course) for his efforts in helping the mysterious veiled countess, neither is prepared for the lightening bolt of sensual tension that stuns them.

Entwined in the story of financial blackmail is one of the sweetest love stories I have ever read. Do not miss the fun as Althea and Gabriel discover that sometimes the greatest love is in your backyard.

There are two scenes where my breath stops everytime I read this (and I've read it many times!). I won't tell you what they are, it would ruin it

Stephanie Laurens is a master at capturing sexual tension between her main characters. Her explicit, steamy scenes are not for the more modest reader. But they are fantastic for someone looking for a hot afternoon read.

This is my favorite book from Stephanie Laurens. For me it has the perfect mix of romance, danger and sensual tension. Pick it up today!

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