After two loveless marriages to older men, lonely, widowed countess Alicia Selwood is ready to find a competent, passionate lover. But her late night . . . adventures will require her to take on a bodyguard with a proven track record of professionalism and discretion. Joss Gormley is perfect for the job. Imagine her surprise when she discovers Joss's other qualifications—naughty qualifications that might make him the ideal man to satisfy ALL her needs . . .



Joss never intended to be anything but Lady Selwood's faithful servant. But the more time he spends with the delectable and forbidden countess, the more he longs to love and possess her. He's not good enough for her by far, and he knows she'll use him and discard him. But none of those worries can stop Joss from serving her by day . . . and dominating her by night.



When a ghost from Alicia's past emerges, threatening all she holds dear, she's forced to choose between the only family she has left, and the man who has come to mean everything to her. Can Joss and Alicia stand together and fight for their happily-ever-after—no matter how taboo? Or will society's pressures and expectations tear the two lovers apart?



Contains mature themes.