The year is 1806. Bastard-born jewel thief David Lambert has few rules in his personal life. Never bed the staff, never more than once with the same man, and never, ever, kiss. Attending an aristocratic party and relieving some of the wealthy of their possessions should be easy, but in the space of a weekend, one by one all his rules are shattered by a footman with a secret.<br><br>Jeremy Naylor thought he had found the man of his dreams, the one man who might understand him. Someone passionate, handsome, and respectable. But in one shocking moment his world is destroyed, and he is forced to run for his life.<br><br>Flung together to escape the hangman’s noose, the passion between David and Jeremy burns fiercely. But Jeremy yearns for respectability, and David refuses to admit what lies in his heart. Will they find a way together, or will their differences lead them to the very brink of disaster and the shadow of the gallows?

Thief of Hearts

“Never mind,” said David. “Do you have any information that will help me to locate the letter quickly?”


“All I know is that he has a safe in his study. If I were him, that is where I would put it.”


David tapped his lip with his thumb. “What information is he looking for from you?”


“Information about the movement of troops on the continent that would give Bonaparte the advantage. After his recent losses, the French are desperate.”


“In that case you need you to start looking at a document which you could amend to give false information that could be handed over if I can’t get to your letter.”


Charnley appeared to think for some time. “I need the letter back.” He closed his eyes. “I need to know Major Kingston is safe just as you want Naylor safe.”


David bit back the retort that hovered on his lips. “In that case, start working on it. We may need to move quickly.”


Chapter 60