The Black Mask — Cynthia Pratt

Would She Fall For A Gentleman Thief...
Rose Spenser is surprised that she's inherited a ruby ring from her eccentric godfather, but she's disappointed to discover that the gem is worth little more than sentiment. Settling her brother Rupert's gambling debts with the sale of the stone is now impossible--but when the infamous Black Mask, a gentleman burglar, awakens Rose in search of her jewel, she decides that retrieving Rupert's IOUs from Sir Niles Alardyce, wastrel and bon vivant, is not. Not if the charming thief will help her...


Or A Roguish Nobleman?
Searching not for Rose's pitiful inheritance, but for a mysterious box she agreed to hold for one of her suitors, the charming thief in question is intrigued by Rose's scandalous plan--and certainly not above agreeing to it. As the ton has recently learned, he steals not for personal gain, but to expose the sins of a few of society's blackguards. Enlisting Rose's aid just may be an unforeseen boon, unless the spirited young woman steals something from the thief first--such as his heart...