Book excerpt: A beautiful imposter… The daughter of Moscow’s most celebrated goldsmith, Katerina Pavlova surpasses her father’s genius for creating dazzling jewelry designs, but she carries a great burden. After a wealthy prince caused the deaths of her sister, brother, and father, Katerina escaped Russia with her remaining family and vowed vengeance on the man who brought them such sorrow. Now, in London, Katerina has reinvented herself as Katerina Garibaldi, the windowed Contessa de Salerno from Italy. Every lady in London desires one of her magnificent creations while every gentleman desires the elusive dark-haired beauty herself. A charming prince… When Prince Drako Kazanov meets the Contessa, he’s immediately taken with the beautiful young widow. Pursuing a courtship, Drako is determined to sweep Katerina off her feet. Katerina can’t help but be drawn to the tall, dark, and handsome prince and his ability to make her laugh. She begins to question her belief that Drako caused the deaths of her sister, brother, and father. But when Katerina begins receiving anonymous letters threatening her life, can she trust her instincts about Drako or will she give in to the dark rumors swirling about him?