Jocelyn Tolliver believes that her mother's couture business financed her

European boarding school education. Imagine her shock when she discovers that

her dying mother is the infamous Madame of London's elite Crimson Belle.

Promising to care for the bordello and its ladies, Jocelyn, a virginal bookworm,

transforms herself and is soon known as the reclusive Madame DeBourcier.

Rakish Alex Randall, Lord Colwick, is determined to win admittance to the

intriguing Madame's bed. His outrageous attempts to garner her favor cannot go

unnoticed for long. . . . When danger threatens the elegant women of the Belle,

Jocelyn strikes a bargain with Alex, hoping he can provide some protection. But

Jocelyn's deception forces her and Alex into a passionate battle of wills in

which all illusions will be shattered . . . and all desires fulfilled.