“It is nae polite tae watch a man bathe…”

Committed to the life of a rake, Madden Kinnaird lives by one simple rule: never bed a married woman. But rules are meant to be broken, sometimes more than once. As fate would have it, for the first time in years, Madden feels a stirring in his chest, only to discover that his mystery lady is already married to another.

And destiny, it seems, has a twisted sense of humor, for she turns out to be none other than his best friend's aunt…

Bound to a cruel marriage, Isabelle Sutherland seeks a brief escape in the passionate arms of a stranger. Bad idea! Despite the threat of her husband's wrath, Isabelle finds herself dancing between danger and desire, tempted to risk it all for another night with Madden.

If only he weren't determined to expose her for infidelity…

Isabelle knows that either way, she's headed for ruin, whether due to Madden's stubbornness or her husband's unforgiving fury…

Never bargain with the Devil if you are not ready to pay the price…