Devil's Honor

When Isabel Darracott goes to London to meet her guardian, the Duke of Marlowe, she never expects to be ravished in the library by a half-clad barbarian--or that the rogue would turn out to be the duke himself! Though she finds herself devastated by his kisses, prim-and-proper Isabel knows she can not give in to temptation--for he is the devil in a very handsome disguise. . From bestselling author Debra Dier comes a tale of a beastly Duke who meets his match with a gentle beauty. Devil’s Honor is set during the Regency period in England. This edition includes minor revisions to characters and plot while maintaining the original story. Devil’s Honor is the second book in the Beyond the First Blush series. Justin Trevelyan, the new Duke of Marlow, has everything a woman could want. Yet match-making mamas hide their daughters whenever he steps into a ballroom. They call him Devil Trevelyan—an arrogant beast of a man, a notorious libertine who has raised debauchery to an art form. No one sees the ugly scars hidden beneath his handsome face and reckless spirit. Isabel Darracott is determined to convince her negligent guardian to provide for her two younger sisters. Instead of the middle-aged gentleman she expected to find in London, she tangles with a half-clad barbarian intent on ravishing her. When she realizes the horrible truth, she insists Justin appoint an appropriate guardian. Astonished by his estranged father’s will, Justin abhors the idea of guardianship to this impertinent spinster and her two sisters. Yet, Isabel has tossed the gauntlet. She challenges him, defies him, captivates him with her gentle beauty and strong spirit. As they untangle an ancient mystery and investigate the murders of her father and brother, Justin realizes he must prove his honor to earn a chance for this angel to redeem his soul. Devil's Honor is a wonderful read with beautiful characterizations. Fabulous job, Ms. Dier! Ms. Dier's characterizations give Devil's Honor a romantic zing! Once again, Ms. Dier does not disappoint. Her heroes are simply dashing! Get out the drool buckets ladies, Ms. Dier's men will make you salivate! Roguish scamps, spunky women, and endearing secondary characters are trademark Debra Dier, and this book is full of them! Gloria Lower— Copyright © Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved — From Literary Times “Debra Dier will keep you turning the pages in this entertaining, fast paced tale...It both charms and delights with a little mystery, passion and even a bit of humor.” —RT Reviews