Seducing the Knave

A sheltered heiress fleeing a loathsome fate.

Lady Elvina Fowler refuses to marry her wastrel guardian, a man willing to go to villainous lengths in order to claim her inheritance. In desperation, she flees her home, hoping to find refuge in London. But the way is fraught with dangers, not the least of which is a charming but ruthless brigand who agrees to see her safely to town--for a precious fee.

An irreverent crime lord who protects his own.

Max Owen was born in the rookery and learned to ...