A Wicked Liaison — Christine Merrill

A conventional lady...
Constance Townley, Duchess of Wellford, has always been impeccably behaved. So why does she suddenly feel a wild urge to kick over the traces?

An uncommon thief...
Anthony de Portnay Smythe is a mysterious figure. A gentleman by day, he steals secrets for the government by night.

A stolen kiss!
When Constance finds a man in her bedroom late at night, her first instinct is to call for help. But something stops her. The thief apologizes and gracefully takes his leave...with a kiss for good measure!

And Constance knows that won't be the last she sees of this intriguing rogue....