A New York Times Bestseller With the dazzling blend of romance, humor, and poignant storytelling that has made her one of the world's best-loved authors, Johanna Lindsey presents this passionate Regency-era tale. Lady Margaret Landor first met Sebastian Townshend as a child, when he caught her peeking into her older sister's engagement ball. Tall, dashing, and charming, Sebastian was one of the most sought-after bachelors and cut a romantic figure she would not soon forget. Known as The Raven, a deadly mercenary, notorious for accomplishing any mission no matter how seemingly impossible, Sebastian has vowed never to return to England. Not until Margaret meets his outrageous monetary demands does Sebastian agree to return home, reluctantly posing as her husband in order to facilitate his return to society. When he learns she cannot afford to pay his fee, he suggests a scandalous trade. As Margaret and Sebastian work to uncover the intrigue at his father's estate, a fierce passion blooms that neither of them anticipated and neither can resist. Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance. Every one of her previous novels has been a national bestseller, with several reaching the #1 spot on the New York Times list. Johanna Lindsey lives in Hawaii with her family.