Tempting the Thief

Desire, duty, and deadly dull debutants. Reformed thief Briar Sweet loves chasing down criminals with the Restitution League, but the more personal side of her life has gone stale. Desperate for change, she takes an intriguing new case that offers mystery, adventure, and an irresistible, broad-shouldered earl with a smile that could melt gold. As far as he's concerned, Nathan Sheppard's life stopped the minute he unexpectedly inherited the earldom. No more fun. No more adventure. Just one stultifying gala after another. Until Briar Sweet barrels into his life, pursuing a blackmailer intent on harming his niece. Strong, self-assured, and deadly with a throwing knife, Briar is everything he desires. But earls have duties, none of which include dallying with a dangerous, delicious woman who out maneuvers him at every turn. The chemistry between them is undeniable…and utterly ill-conceived. Briar disdains everything about Society. And while Nate agrees, he's duty-bound to uphold his family's honor. Together, they chase a murderous blackmailer through the satin-filled ballrooms of Society, but the real threat is to their own stubborn hearts. —The Restitution League— They're thieves. They're rogues. They're well-armed for adventure. The crew of the Restitution League fights injustice while wrestling with love and desire and the occasional throwing knife. One blazing romance at a time…