The Gentleman Jewel Thief

In an
era when ladies were demure and men courtly, one priceless treasure set England
ablaze and incited unimaginable scandal and passion—the Hope Diamond.

Heir to an impressive title and fortune,
Lord William Townshend, Earl of Harclay, is among the most disreputable rakes
in England. Desperately bored by dull heiresses and tedious soirees, he seeks
new excitement—with a dangerous scheme to steal the world’s most legendary
gemstone from its owner, Thomas Hope. To his surprise, however, it’s not the
robbery that sets his blood burning but the alluring lady from whom he pilfers
the gem.

A string of bad luck has left the fate of
Lady Violet Rutledge’s estate entirely in Hope’s scheming hands. So when his
prized jewel disappears from around her neck, she has no choice but to track
down the villain responsible for the theft. Only Harclay has his sights set on
taking more from her than the necklace—and she’s tempted to surrender anything
he desires…

Now, caught in a thrilling game of secrecy
and seduction, Violet must find a way to protect her fortune—and her
heart—before she loses both forever…