Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2)

by Loretta Chase

“Egypt attracts opportunists. People who would be considered disreputable in their native countries can achieve a degree of respectability here.”

What he didn’t understand was why those who managed to get close to her must be queer in the attic.

“I’ll be hanged,” Miles said. “You really are in love with her.” The black eyes regarded him steadily. Then they regarded the cabin ceiling. Then the window. Then they came back to him. “Do you know,” Carsington said mildly, “I’ve been wondering what it was.”