In 1814, Evangeline Munroe inherits the Nightshade Diamond along with its curse. Evangeline, practical woman that she is, ignores her aunt's warning that the diamond brings the owner bad luck. She continues her search in earnest for a biddable husband. After a disagreeable but very eligible rogue's carriage crashes into her, Evangeline makes the dubious acquaintance of Connoll, the Marquis of Rawley. Evangeline rejects him immediately as unsuitable, but Connoll admires her honesty and sharp wit. On a lark, he decides to pursue her. Bad luck follows and the curse causes major mishaps. Unless Evangeline trusts and places her faith in Connoll, their fledging relationship is doomed.

In the present, Samantha Jellicose, former art thief, uses her expertise to provide security for her lover, the current Marquis of Rawley and billionaire extraordinaire, Rick's jewel show. Samantha uncovers a hidden diamond stashed in the wall with a letter warning of the curse that follows the jewel. Rick laughs off Samantha's superstitious fears and proceeds with the show. Bad luck descends upon his business and personal life resulting in frayed tempers and nerves. Samantha's instinct screams that they should return the diamond to its hiding place, if only she can convince Rick before complete disaster befalls them.

In an imaginative tale, Ms. Enoch connects a historical romance with a contemporary romance by entangling a curse in their lives involving a spectacular diamond necklace. The tale evolves as the couples must learn to embrace their hearts, have faith and trust in one another.

Book Summary

Summer 1814 . . .

When Evangeline Munroe inherits the exquisite but supposedly cursed Nightshade Diamond, she considers it a bit of good fortune. Then she literally runs into Connoll Addison, Marquis of Rawley, the most sought after bachelor amongst the ton. Surely her immediate attraction to the rogue is bad luck. Could the diamond be more dangerous than she ever imagined?

Present . . .

Samantha Jellicoe thinks it's good luck that has her — a reformed cat burglar — providing security for a museum exhibit. Then she discovers the Nightshade Diamond, with an accompanying note that says the thing is cursed. Cursed indeed! How else to explain Scotland Yard breathing down her neck, the appearance of an ex-boyfriend, and her lover Rick Addison suddenly testing the boundaries of their relationship? She needs to unload the gem and soon, or she may lose her dreams forever.