He grew up on the violent streets of London and is called the Devil Earl - some even accuse him of being a murderer. A proper young lady risks much more than her reputation when she comes into contact with the strangely charming Earl Lucian Langton. But Lady Catherine Maybry knows very well that she has no other choice: To protect those she loves, she must ally even with the devil himself.
Lucian above all wants to earn the respect of society and find a respectable wife, but the woman he has chosen will never be accepted by the aristocracy. Lady Catherine can help Lucian achieve his goals. But what she asks in return will put both their lives at risk.
As the noose tightens around them, Catherine will discover a man whose soul overflows with passion and Lucian a woman who is not afraid to look death in the eye. The cards on the table are revealed one by one and the Devil Earl will face truths that will challenge not only what his mind knows but also what his heart desires.