Hidden Secrets and Society Scoundrels It would be unwise to mistake Mercedes Lockhart for an innocent debutante - especially after years spent in smoky billiard clubs at her father's side. But his new protege-Captain Greer Barrington- captures her attention. Seducing the captain to earn back her father's favour seems risky, as real feelings soon begin to stir...* According to society, Elise Sutton, hasn't been a lady for some time-a lady couldn't possibly run the family company and spend her days on London's crowded docks. And she certainly wouldn't associate herself with the infamous Dorian Rowland-the Scourge of Gibraltar! But Elise needs Rowland's specialised expertise... and his ability to make her feel alive!