After escaping the guillotine in her native France, aristocrat Noelle de Vallon takes refuge with her aunt in Sussex. Feisty, resourceful, and determined to make her own way, she takes over the local smuggling operations, doubling their profits. But when their plans are betrayed, a man from her past steps out of the shadows to save her. Too bad he's the last man on earth she ever wanted to see again.
Years ago, Richard, Lord Boltwood's, plan to marry Noelle was foiled when his ruthless father shipped him to the Continent to work in espionage. But with the old man at death's door, Richard returns to England with one final mission: to catch a spy. And Noelle is the prime suspect.
Noelle is determined to finish the smuggling run and escape back to France. She needs Richard's help to do it, but how can she ever trust the man who abandoned her? And how can Richard catch the real culprit while protecting the woman who stole his heart and won't forgive him for breaking hers? **
Review
"Barbara Monajem combines sizzling romance with masterful storytelling. Her stories keep me reading late into the night." - USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn "There is something for every reader in this tale of danger, distrust and determination--romance, adventure and intrigue that will keep you guessing up until the very last syllable. Another triumph from the brilliant Barbara Monajem!" - International bestselling author Elizabeth Keysian "A fun-filled smuggling romp involving misunderstandings, lustful pursuits, and scores of amusing asides." - Francine Howarth, Historical Romance Reviews "Smugglers, spies, action, humor love...what else do you needin a book? This author has a great way of spinning a very original tale." - Cyrene,Uncaged Book Reviews "This is a fun light-hearted Regency certainly worth the read!" - Booktalk with Eileen