"Mystery, intrigue and star-crossed lovers."

As a child, Gabriel Manning witnessed his father's betrayal and death. Sent to be raised in the Colonies, he returns to England a man in search of vengeance. Sworn to clear his father's name and restore family honor, he devises a dangerous plan designed to destroy the villain.

Monique Fremont is a triumph on the Paris stage, but she, too, has known pain and loss. Driven from England with her mother and forced to spend most of her life in hiding under an assumed name, Monique finally has the means to return to England and take her revenge.

Attraction sparks as Gabriel and Monique cross paths and cautiously begin to court. Although each suspects the other is up to something, neither guesses that their quarry is the same ruthless man...who in turn has the star-crossed lovers fast in his sights.

With a long career of writing both historical and contemporary romance, Ms. Potter really knows her time- period, her characters and her readers.

Reviewed by Sue Burke
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted June 20, 2003

A story of two desperate people who seek revenge on the same devilish rogues—as an all-consuming desire smolders deep in their hearts...

Summary

Gabriel Manning has sworn to avenge his father's death if it's the last thing he does. He holds three scoundrels responsible-and has hatched an ingeniously devious scheme that will surely destroy them. Armed with a newly acquired title, he sets sail for London-and ingratiates himself with the very men he so despises...

The lovely Merry Anders also wants to ruin "The Group"-just as one of its members ruined her mother years ago. But her feelings for handsome Gabriel Manning prove most distracting-and distressing. She could never trust her heart to someone foolish enough to court The Group! It would mean compromising the vengeful plot she's concocted so carefully. But she can't help wondering if it's worth risking it all-for love...