A desperate woman must turn to the man who once betrayed her in this sexy Regency romance. Portia Tofton has always yearned for brooding Mateo Cardea. His dark good looks filled her girlish dreams. But those dreams would be cruelly shattered when their parents arranged for them to wed . . . only for Mateo to refuse her hand. Now Portia's home has been gambled away, and Mateo is the only man she can turn to. This time, however, she has in her possession something he wants—and she finds herself striking a deal with the devil himself! With danger all around, Portia has no choice but to risk her heart once more . . .
