Is Lady Angelina Penrose some grasping harpy? Or the beautiful widow longing for love that others saw? The Earl of Penrose wants to think the worst. But when he learns otherwise, Frederick doubts he could ever make amends for their unfortunate introduction. Until he spots Angel at a ball that could ruin her reputation...and he feels honor bound to save her!

Abused by her late husband, Angel has come to the risque ball for a little harmless flirtation. And she finds it with a mysterious stranger known only as Max. But even under the spell cast by Max's gentle kisses, she senses that there is something disturbingly familiar about her masked lover...