The Big Cat Trilogy Series by Lynn Kerstan

It's the adventure of a lifetime when a notorious scoundrel is reunited with the titled lady he betrayed. Together they track down the whereabouts of a stolen Indian artifact in London. And it isn't long before they succumb to the reigning passion of a love long thought extinguished.

The Golden Leopard swept readers away on a worldwide adventure of intrigue and romance. Now Lynn Kerstan continues her mesmerizing saga-with an unforgettable tale of forbidden passion and revenge... Ever since she was brutalized by the vicious Duke of Tallant, Mira Holcombe has no trust to lavish upon any man. All she wants is to destroy the duke, but first she must resist the fiery passion stirred by Michael Keynes-the brother of the beast who has ruined her life.

First American Edition (2003) from Onyx Books. Perfect for gift giving or simply would make a great addition to any collection.