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worked. She has aroused the attention of a
brilliant madman, and now nothing may be able
to protect her from the murderous lust that drives this
killer down a path of ecstasy laced with v
death.
NORA ROBERTS, one of today's most
successful and best-loved novelists, is the
author of _Night _Shield, __Heart of the
_Sea, and a host of other bestsellers. She
lives in Maryland.

Bantam Books

by Nora Roberts
_Brazen _Virtue
_Carnal _Innocence
_Divine _Evil
_Genuine _Lies
_Hot _Ice
_Public _Secrets
_Sacred _Sins
_Sweet _Revenge
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To Amy Berkower

with gratitude and affection
BRAZEN VIRTUE 1

PROLOGUE
"And what would you like me to do to you?" the woman who
called herself Desiree asked. She had a
voice like rose petals. Soft and sweet. She
did her job well, very well, and customers
asked for her over and over again. She was talking
to one of her repeaters now, and she knew his
preferences. "I'd love to," she murmured.
"Just close your eyes, close your eyes and
relax. I want you to forget all about the office,
and your wife, and your business partner. It's just you
and me."

When he spoke to her, she answered with a low
laugh. "Yes, you know I will. Don't I always?
Just close your eyes, and listen. The room's
quiet and lit by candles. Dozens of white,
scented candles. Can you smell them?" She gave
another low, teasing laugh. "That's right. White.
The bed's white too, big and round and white.
You're lying on it, naked and ready. Are you