Elusive Desire — Alyson Chase

Cerise Du Bois is a woman who knows what she wants, and settling down isn't it. But when inquiry agent Wilberforce comes calling, asking for her help, she's powerless to resist him.Wil has never met a woman like Cerise. She's intriguing, alluring, driven... and he's the son of a stablemaster. He knows he can't have anything lasting with her, but that doesn't stop his heart from wanting.When a lady disappears and Wil is called in to investigate, the case gives him a chance to spend one more night with Cerise. If only he could convince them both to give love a chance...ELUSIVE DESIRE is a steamy regency romance short story of approximately 10,000 words. Be warned: it just might set your e-reader on fire!