When desire rises, angels will fall.

Over the past century, Belphagor has made a name for himself in Heaven's Demon District as a card sharp, thief, and charming rogue. Though he's content with his own company, he enjoys applying the sweet sting of discipline to a willing backside-angel, demon, and even the occasional human. He's not particular. But when a hotheaded young firespirit steals his purse-and his heart-all bets are off.

Vasily, a former rentboy and cutpurse from the streets of Raqia, has never felt safer than in the arms-and at the feet-of the Prince of Tricks. He's just not sure if Belphagor returns his feelings. The attentions of a rich, angelic duke provide the perfect opportunity to find out whether Belphagor is willing to fight for him, but the foolish game backfires-spectacularly.When the duke frames Vasily in an assassination plot, Belphagor will do whatever it takes to clear his lover's name and expose the real traitor. Because for the first time in his life, the Prince of Tricks has something to lose.