From Award Winning Author Cassandra Dean comes the first in her Silk Series where childhood friends discover the affection they always held has become a passionate love...Eight years ago…Thomas Cartwright and Lady Nicola Fitzgibbons were friends. Over the wall separating their homes, Thomas and Nicola talked of all things – his studies to become a barrister, her frustrations with a lady's limitations.All things end.When her diplomat father gains a post in Hong Kong, Nicola must follow. Bored and alone, she falls into scandal. Mired in his studies of the law and aware of the need for circumspection, Thomas feels forced to sever their ties.But now Lady Nicola is back…and she won't let him ignore her.Previously published, Silk & Scandal is perfect for fans of Tessa Dare, Julia Quinn, and Lisa Kleypas.