When blackmail turns to murder, Madeline May turns to the notorious Viscount Altea, Luke Daudet - a man used to dealing with men of ill repute and a man she despises with every fibre of her being. From the very moment of their first meeting - and one unforgettable night of passion - Luke Daudet knew Madeline was different. And when he received her fateful entreaty, he knew he would not be able to stay away.