A spicy romance laced with mystery. From the moment the family heirloom necklace touches her, Mary Cynster is in for the ride of her life as she is pursued tirelessly by Lord Ryder Cavanaugh until, finally, she gives in and agrees to marry him.
Once their marriage is complete Mary and Ryder must face a number of mysterious happenings at his manor house where both he and Mary narrowly miss certain death.
But who is behind these plots to unseat the Marquess of Raventhorne? Will Mary and Ryder find out who is behind these attempts on their lives before the next mishap causes them to lose their life?