This artistic earl's daughter has set her cap at a preoccupied man of science.She has sparkle to spare . . .At Prince Albert's Great Exhibition, Lady Radiance falls in love . . . with gemstones! Jewelry-making becomes her passion, fashioning trinkets as dazzling as her own personality. Yet when an attractive geologist snags her fancy in the lecture hall, she wonders what it will take to catch his eye in the ballroom. He's doesn't have time to be a babysitter!Well-traveled Edward Lockwood isn't afraid to scrabble in the muck if it means coming home with precious stones. Charged by Queen Victoria with a most delicate undertaking, he's confounded at being partnered with a fiery-haired, quick-witted earl's daughter. An intriguing union, as long as she doesn't distract him!With the royal mission growing ever more perilous, Edward keeps his focus on sparkling emeralds over emerald-green eyes and on red rubies rather than ruby-red lips. But Radiance wasn't bred to be ignored or to step aside. In the world of London's skilled jewelers-and treacherous thieves-can she unmask an expert forger while showing her dash-fire geologist she's the most precious gemstone he's ever held?Engaging characters, entertaining stories, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue - you'll find it all in the books by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.