


"Superbly written, evocative, intellectually stimulating, risky in theway it presents two flawed main characters, and, last but not least,sexy as all heck"- Smart Bitches, Trashy Books "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Now the jewel thief and the aristocrat must keep up the pretence, find their way through a maze of privilege and deceit, and confront the truth of what's between them.all without getting caught. Because as the plot thickens, betrayals, secrets, new loves, and old evils come to light. He effortlessly teases out the lonely young nobleman's most secret desires, and soon he's got Alec in his bed-and the palm of his hand. Soldier-turned-criminal Jerry Crozier has the answer: he'll pose as a Society gentleman and become Alec's new best friend.But Jerry is a dangerous man: controlling, remote, and devastating. The Duke's remote castle is a difficult target, and Alec needs a way to get the thieves in. The Duke intends to give his Duchess a priceless diamond parure on their wedding anniversary-so Alec hires a pair of jewel thieves to steal it. Lord Alexander Pyne-ffoulkes, the younger son of the Duke of Ilvar, holds a bitter grudge against his wealthy father.
