Masquerade — Cara Lockwood

At this exclusive masquerade ball, membership has deliciously wicked privileges -- from USA TODAY bestselling author Cara Lockwood…

Asha Patel has a reputation for always getting what -- and who -- she wants. The moment the heiress and desi bombshell discovers the existence of the exclusive old-world Sphinx Society, Asha knows that she's found yet another club that doesn't want her. Which only makes her more determined to join.

Of course, Mathis Durand isn't exactly compliant. In fact, the gorgeous, delectably sexy French host treats Asha like just another spoiled, gauche American socialite. One who certainly needs a lesson in manners. Or maybe a spanking. But Asha knows how to deal with men like Mathis Durand: with a tantalizingly deep kiss that promises more…

The moment her lips meet Durand's, Asha is lost in a white-hot rush of pure lust, exposing only an unquenchable need for more, more and even more. Now it's a dangerously sensual tango across the ballrooms of Europe, each masquerade ball a challenge that Asha can't resist.

For Durand won't be satisfied until she's offered herself to him, body, mind and soul. And worse, it might just be a cost that Asha is willing to pay…