She's the lawless... Grace clawed her way from the gutter to become the infamous proprietress of the city's most notorious brothel. But when a gentleman is murdered inside her establishment, she becomes the prime suspect. With the hangman's noose tightening, her only ally is the last man on earth she'd trust—the surly, self-righteous thief-taker Ford Gunning, who regards her like she's a stain on his boots. He's the law… Ford Gunning’s reputation as a thief-taker precedes him, his prowess hailed even by the king himself. But when he reluctantly agrees to help Grace save her reputation, he ends up sullying his own. Accused of sins they didn’t commit, the unlikely pair go on the run, forced to huddle for warmth and cover, sharing a horse and a bed… As they clash and collide, they may just discover that beneath the animosity lies a fiery passion waiting to be unleashed. But can Ford trust a woman who trades in passion and lies? Or will her secrets be the end of them both?