Forced to resort to a life of crime in order to support his siblings Asher Cordell is now ready to walk the straight & narrow path. But when an old rival the Marquis of Ormsby infuriates him with his insipid arrogance Asher cannot resist stealing his famous diamond. However hes shocked to discover his beautiful neighbour Juliana Greeley is already lurking in Ormsbys library. Asher has known Juliana since childhood & always harboured a secret affection for her. When she asks Asher to steal letters Ormsby is using to blackmail her sister hes happy to oblige. Embarking on a bold scheme that gives way to an equally fiery passion the adventurous pair discovers a love neither can live without...