Hardened and cynical, Nicholai Beauvisage returns to America after a decade in France and brushes with death during the French Revolution. He lost his heart to a beauty who died at the guillotine and now Nicholai wants only to amuse himself with adventure and a woman in his bed. His heart is closed to love.

Lovely and independent, Lisette Hahn pours all her energy into running her Philadelphia CoffeeHouse, where politics and business are discussed by patrons like Thomas Jefferson. She is proud of her success in a world of men and has been able to rise above the desires of her heart - until she meets Nicholai Beauvisage.

Beloved characters from CAROLINE, TOUCH THE SUN, and SILVER STORM return here as supporting characters in this sensuous & enchanting story that sweeps from 1793 Philadelphia across the ocean to the glittering salons of London. Don't miss the delicious tale of a headstrong woman and an irresistible rogue for whom love is the ultimate challenge!