Even among that band of rakes known asles sauvages nobles, Lord Everods reputation is truly wicked. Countless willing partners have enjoyed his sensual prowess, but now one lovely innocent has his undivided attention. The alluring Miss Maura Keighly once lost Everod his familys regard, and almost cost him his life. And no vengeance could be sweeter than the delicious seduction he has planned Maura is on the verge of marrying another. Yet no sooner has she set foot among thetonthan Everod makes himself known, tempting and taunting her by word and deed, filling her days and nights with illicit longing.nbsp; His wanton invitation is plain, yet Mauras passionate response blindsides them both. For the first time, Everod feels something more potent than lust. Simple surrender will never be enough; Everod must possess Maura completely. But the past cannot be so easily forgottenand some desires are even more dangerous than revenge.