<B>The new novel in the Rogue Series from the <I>New York Times</I> bestselling author—and five-time RITA Award winner . . . </B><br><br><br><br>Lady Hermione Merryhew daughter of an impoverished marquess already has her share of problems. The last thing she needs is an intruder in her bedroom especially not a fugitive thief. She should scream but the shabby rascal is a man from her past.<br><br><br><br>Six years ago at her first ball dashing Lieutenant Mark Thayne failed to steal a kiss but succeeded in stealing a little of her heart. She's older and wiser now. She can't toss him to the wolves. Besides she wants that kiss.<br><br><br><br>Now Viscount Faringay Mark has never forgotten Lady Hermione but he mustn't involve her in his dangerous life. He's infiltrated the Crimson Band violent revolutionaries who plan a bloodbath in London and if he survives the night he will be able to destroy them. Hermione is involved however and only he can protect her.<br><br><br><br>Contains mature themes.