<p>"A dark hero, strong-minded heroine, danger, intrigue, simmering sensuality and a few Dickensian twists...[Sandas] puts a fresh spin on tried and true plotlines, touching readers' hearts and minds."—<em>RT Book Reviews</em>, TOP PICK! </p><p><strong>Determined to save her older sisters from ruin, Portia Chadwick turns to the mysterious mercenary known only as Nightshade for help...and in his arms, discovers a whole new world of thieves and cutpurses, danger and passion.</strong></p><p>Portia knows she'll never have a life of adventure. But when a dangerous moneylender kidnaps her sister, Portia seeks help from a man known only as Nightshade. Soon she finds herself charging headfirst into his world of intrigue and danger—and unexpected passion.</p><p>Dell Turner grew up in London's back alleys and gin lanes. Vowing to escape his low beginnings, he hires himself out to society's elite. When he accepts a job from a beautiful young lady, he doesn't anticipate her relentless determination to join his mad occupation...or her unnerving ability to inspire emotions he thought long buried. She's as dangerous to him as his world is to her, and yet Dell can't bring himself to turn Portia away... even if it means risking her life.</p><p><em>"You do strange things to me, Dell Turner. Tell me I am not alone in what I feel."<br />His voice was low and rough. His eyes burned. "You are not alone," he said.</em></p><p><strong>Fallen Ladies series: </strong><br /> Luck Is No Lady (Book 1) <br /> The Untouchable Earl (Book 2) <br />Lord of Lies (Book 3) </p><p><strong>What Reviewers are saying: </strong><br /> "Smart and Sexy."—<em>Booklist</em> for <em>Luck is No Lady</em><br /> "SEXY AS SIN!"—Addicted to Romance for <em>Luck is No Lady</em><br />"Lively plot, engaging characters and heated love scenes make this a page-turner...Sandas has created a book readers will enjoy."—<em>RT Book Reviews</em> for <em>Luck is No Lady</em></p>