She loved and lost. Now she's after revenge. After losing her husband, Justine Erskine threw herself into supporting her father-in-law's political career. Although the young widow dislikes public life, she played a crucial role in his rise to power...until the night he was found murdered. Justine is certain she knows who did Countess Oreste, the scandalous queen of the ton's fastest set. She's rumored to be the madam of a clandestine club that caters to the wildest fantasies of the richest men in London. All she needs is an invitation and an excuse, and she has the perfect man in mind to help Darius de Lucey, the second son of an earl. He can get her into the madam's exclusive holiday masquerade...but he has his own purpose in aiding her. Like most of London's upper class, Darius owes the countess a debt. He's not going to let the stubborn beauty run afoul of a powerful woman. But when evidence points to the countess' guilt, he's forced to decide which one he'll the one who won't hesitate to ruin him, or the woman who stole his heart. This is a full-length steamy historical romance with a Happy Ever After. If you enjoy forced proximity, scandal and masquerades, you'll enjoy this spicy Victorian story!