All of London is abuzz with the return of the utterly alluring, recently

widowed Diane Benchley. Will she remarry? What will she do with her

late husband's fortune? Society is shocked by her announcement—at the

Grand Ball, of all places!—that she plans to open an exclusive

gentleman's gaming club in the family mansion. But no one is more

stunned than the Marquis of Haybury, Oliver Warren.

Years

ago, Oliver and Diane shared a private indiscretion. Now Diane

threatens to reveal Oliver's most ungentlemanly secrets…unless he agrees

to help her. A notorious gambler—and rake—Oliver is overqualified to

educate Diane in the ways and means of running her establishment. But

striking a deal with Diane might just be the biggest risk Oliver has

ever taken. This time, the only thing he has to lose is his heart…