Combining bitter resentment, the soothing taste of gin, and a fondness for females, if Lord Vile thinks he understands betrayal, he hasn't seen anything yet! Why would a charming man accept such a terrible epithet? Lord Michael Alder has always behaved himself. Then treachery shatters his gentlemanly character. So be it! If the bon ton thinks him a rogue, he may as well shed the burdensome, boring veneer of decency and decorum. Let the decadence begin! How could she make such a dreadful mistake? Adoring him from afar, Ada Kathryn is thrilled to encounter the dashing viscount in the darkened garden. Minutes later, her innocence in tatters, she waits for the noble Lord Alder to do the honorable thing. Instead, she watches as the most vile lord in London saunters away. One wronged woman. One unrepentant rake. Carousing with the lowliest wenches to the highest aristocrats, Michael greets each day with a sour stomach and an even sourer disposition. Until a desirable lady arrives in London, without a hint of familiarity - nor a whiff of vengeance. By the time Lord Vile realizes he has a heart, will it be too late to save him? Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue - you'll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.