Four officers of the Crown, aided by Bastion Club members and Cynsters alike, fight to bring down a dangerous enemy -- and win the loves of their lives.
Entrusted with the true piece of evidence, Captain Rafe Carstairs takes the long way home from India to England--a journey made even longer when he acquires some unwanted companions. After rescuing an old woman from footpads, he finds himself stuck with the woman’s niece, Lucy. Frustrated by the woman’s presence, but unwilling to leave her to the evil Black Cobra’s minions, he finds himself with an unexpected companion--and a surprisingly fierce defender.
Lucy is not quite certain what Rafe is up to, but it’s clearly dangerous. Drawn to him despite the obstacles he tries to place in their way, Lucy quickly realizes that this particular rake is the one for her. his need to protect her at all costs is flattering, if annoying, and she has no intention of letting this newfound love go. Once they admit to their feelings, Rafe and Lucy form a forbidding team as they race to bring down the Black Cobra--and begin their happily ever after.

About the Author:
The first romance stories Stephanie Laurens read were set against the backdrop of Regency England, and these continue to exert a special attraction for her. As an escape from the dry world of professional science, Stephanie started writing short Regency romances, then turned her hand to novels. Her last twenty-four books have been NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY bestsellers. Stephanie lives in a leafy suburb of Melbourne with her husband and two daughters, along with two cats, Shakespeare and Marlowe. Visit www.stephanielaurens.com