"Forewarned is forearmed!" But nothing could have prepared Kezia for the overwhelming magnetism of the notorious Marquis de Bayeux. Just a glance from his blue eyes, darker than the sea, warmed her very heart ... and his lightest touch evoked such disturbing emotions. Kezia's deception--to pass as her brother's wife--was an innocent one. It was necessary, if they were to sell the wealthy Marquis the splendid, historic necklace that would save the ancient family estate. But Kezia had not counted on falling in love with the proud, conquering Norman lord -- nor on facing the wicked vengeance of a scorned French mistress!