Miss Daphne Starling turns down another suitor earning her a reputation as a jilt. The pushing and prodding from her stepmother toward unsuitable men leaves a stain on her spotless reputation. She has no desire to marry preferring to work at her children's orphanage. When her father accepts a proposal from the "Demon Marquess," Daphne once again tries to extradite herself. However, the enigmatic rake sparks her interest. Recently, he inadvertently saved her from ruffians when she was visiting the orphanage. His boldness and overt maleness send very unladylike thoughts through her.

Max St. Albans, the Marquess Rotherstone, returns to London after years of working undercover for an ancient and secret organization that battles the equally old and evil Prometheus Council. The Order releases Max from duty believing it has thwarted and severely limited the Promethean's power. Max yearns to leave the violence behind and look for a wife. Methodical as always, Max instructs his solicitor to prepare a list of eligible young women. One stands out from the others. She has the attributes Max wants in a woman -- compassion and courage. But she will be the most tricky to convince.

In pursing Daphne, Max realizes the repercussions his past activities have cost him. Lack of trust and his ability to compartmentalize his life make a loving marriage difficult, if not impossible. When danger from the Prometheus flares, Max attempts to protect Daphne with unintended results.

Ms. Foley begins an exciting new series, The Inferno Club, steeped with an ongoing conspiracy that has its origins in the Crusades. The danger and growing threat with an exhilarating cliff hanger ending propels Daphne and Max's passionate romance to a page-turning thriller. Awaiting the fate of the next member of The Inferno Club is going to be extremely difficult.

Book Summary

To London’s aristocracy, the Inferno Club is a scandalous society no proper young lady would acknowledge. But though they are publicly notorious for pursuing all manner of debauchery, in private they are warriors who would do anything to protect king and country.

The Marquess of Rotherstone has decided it’s time to restore the family’s good name. But as a member of the Inferno Club, he knows there is only one way to redeem himself in Society’s eyes: marry a lady of impeccable beauty and breeding, whose reputation is, above all, spotless.

Someone quite unlike Daphne Starling. True, she’s temptingly lovely, but a jilted suitor has nearly ruined her reputation. Still, Max cannot resist her allure—or the challenge of proving London’s gossips wrong. He would do anything to win her hand . . . and show that even a wicked marquess can make a perfect husband.

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