She is society's most rebellious lady. After spending years writing scandalous political essays
Lady Alexandra Grey is used to society's censure. Her father however is determined to get his
headstrong daughter under control. He is king of London's underworld. Nicholas Thorne has never
been above lying cheating or stealing in his quest for power. When Alexandra's father offers
up a fortune to swindle his daughter into marriage Nick takes it - only to fall in love with
his mark. In London's East End happy endings only exist in fairytales. When Alexandra
discovers Nicholas's deception she vows to forget him for good. But word gets out of her
secret marriage to London's most notorious crime lord and she finds her life in danger. Back
in close quarters with the man who betrayed her passions ignite secrets are revealed old
enemies rise - and some are willing to kill...