Dark Intentions

Lady Allison Croft has vowed never to wed. An heiress in her own right, she is determined not to let any man have power over herself or her money. She's convinced herself she can be happy living a quiet life doing charitable works. But when Polly, a former prostitute she's trying to help, is brutally murdered, her entire world is turned upside down. Inspector Quinn O'Brien has long been fascinated by the beautiful heiress he rescued. For years, he's managed to put his attraction for her aside and focus on his career, but when he starts to investigate Polly's murder, fate throws him and Lady Allison together time and again. As they explore London's seedy underbelly together, the desire between them flares high. But how can a lady and a police inspector ever build a life together?