Ruined beyond repair and shunned by London society, lovely Miranda Rohan rebelliously embraces the freedom that comes from having nothing left to lose. However, this dangerous course throws her under the power of the darkly enigmatic Lucien de Malheur—known to many as the Scorpion.
Seeking to destroy the Rohans, Lucien traps Miranda in a marriage she thinks is based on friendship but instead is rooted in vengeance. Yet even when she realizes the truth, their enmity fuels a shocking passion—and perhaps even more.
Such a man might drive anyone to murder.
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"A good read. Watching, well technically reading, Miranda and Lucien battle it out is entertaining beyond belief. Although I was expecting Miranda to be Alistair's sister, (Alistair, who was the protaganist of the previous in the series Reckless) but Miranda is his daughter. Just be prepared."
— Ashley-Marie (4 out of 5 stars)
" This was probably my favorite book in the series but at the same time had a few scenes in it that were probably my least favorite of the series. "
— Jenny, 2/20/2014" I couldn't put it down. Loved the strong flawed characters. "
— Kiru, 2/14/2014" A really bad man is also a really great hero. One of the best last lines of a story ever. "
— Firstpella, 12/14/2013" More of a 3.5 I just can't believe Miranda would get over the crappy way Lucien treated her. She really needed to torture him more than she did. "
— Sooz, 12/10/2013" a little off beat and that's why I enjoyed it. "
— Michele, 8/21/2013" I really like this series. It has less sex than some and a very good story. "
— Jo, 10/16/2012" Since when is rape & murder sexy? This story wasn't dark is was disturbing. I love the first book in the series, this was a sad imitation, following a fill in the blank storyline much like Cheryl Holt used to do. "
— Brooke, 8/2/2012" I would have enjoyed this more if it was about the two side characters then the main ones. I never learned to like Lucien, but I did enjoy Jane and Jacob. "
— Jennifer, 5/21/2012" I ordered these books at the same time. This was my first time reading anything by this author. I cannot wait till the book Shameless comes out. Highly addictive, a can't put down book!! "
— Catrulz, 8/21/2011" Just what I expected, a naughty boy an innocent girl and hot, hot, did I say hot? sex, oh! and I almost forgot, an entertaining plot. "
— Lupdilup, 6/12/2011" OK I'm trying hard to get through this. Picked it up again. Somehow I couldn't care less about these characters. What is the big deal about Anne Stuart? So far I'm not getting it. <br/> <br/>The contiuing ennui of the hero is just TIRESOME. "
— Susinok, 6/11/2011" The second book in the sequel to Anne Stuart book. After reading the first book I could not wait till I read the second, was not disappointed. Anne Stuart books keeps you entertained from the first page till the last!! "
— Catrulz, 5/30/2011" mmm soo bad in all the right places! i love the characters - i found myself a little bit in charlotte and really wanted to give into rohan. oh, and the vicar and lina were awesome! i would love a book about those two! "
— Catherine, 5/16/2011" Hoo boy, that was HOT. ;-) "
— Stacey, 5/11/2011" Love Love Loved this book ----sooooo much better than the first in the series "
— Jenny, 4/13/2011" Read this in one go last night. <br/>I love Anne Stuart's characters with their imperfectness. Always have, probably always will. <br/>So good! "
— Emma, 3/30/2011Anne Stuart is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the House of Rohan romance series, Silver Falls, Into the Fire, Still Lake, Shadow Lover, and Tangled Lies. She has received many awards, including several RITA Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America.
Susan Ericksen is an actor and voice-over artist. She has been awarded numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actor and director, she has worked in theaters throughout the country.