To Steal A Heart: 1 (Secrets & Spies)

A master spy and a beautiful thief find love and intrigue in each others arms . . .Forced to do the bidding of a corrupt government minister Marianne de Bonnard agrees to plant incriminating evidence in the offices of Frances most notorious spymaster. Under cover of night the tightrope-walking thief puts her skills to good use-until her aerial stunt is foiled when her target appears in the window and with consummate poise helps Marianne off the wire and into his lair. The tremors that run through her body are not just from fear; theres an unwanted frisson of desire there too. But is it because of her elegant wickedly handsome host . . . or his proposition? Nicolas Valette has had plans for his graceful trespasser since he witnessed her unique skills at the Cirque Olympique. Sinuous as a cat Marianne is perfect for his next mission but she refuses his generous offer for fear of disobeying her familys tormenter. When their mutual enemy auctions off her virginity to the highest bidder Nicolas leaps at the chance to purchase her cooperation. Keeping her will be like trying to tame a wild animal but whats life without a little risk? Besides Nicolas and Marianne both want the same thing: revenge-and perhaps something else thats equally delicious.Praise for To Steal a HeartTo Steal a Heart is rich with espionage and suspense. Multidimensional believable characters and fast-paced plotting propel the story forward to its moving conclusion.-Publishers WeeklyThe writing and characterization are superb the romance is hot snarky and tender and the hero is delicious. I couldnt ask for much more in an historical romance and Im eagerly awaiting whatever Ms. Bateman comes up with next.-All About RomanceThe sexual chemistry between the two built so steadily that I thought I would go up in flames if they didnt stop battling each other and give in to their needs.-Kilts and Swords