Townsfolk called him devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not be forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others whispered of foul play and the devil's wrath.
Now country-bred Sophy Dorring is about to become Ravenwood's new bride. Drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burned in his emerald eyes, the tawny-haired lass had her own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience. One was vengeance, and in its pursuit she would entangle Julian in a blackmail plot, a duel at dawn, and a dangerous masquerade. The other reason was dearer to her heart, but just as wild a quest: Sophy Dorring intended to teach the devil to love again.
Good. Heroine wants to avenge her seduced sisters suicide. Hero is haunted by his deceased wifes paramours.
LaVonne W. (Grnemae) from FOREST LAKE, MN wrote on 11/9/2007...
Did Lady Ravenwood commit suicide or was she murdered? Was her husband, with his reputation for a bad temper, have anything to do with her death? The new Lady Ravenwood wants to know the truth even as she plots vengeance on her bridegroom.
Linda A. (Springfieldreader) from SPRINGFIELD, IL wrote on 3/5/2007...
Good Book
Patricia P. from STATESVILLE, NC wrote on 2/28/2007...
Julian and Sophy are both wary of the opposite sex, but marriage is part of both their plans to achieve different goals. This is a good book that has mystery, romance and smart dialogue.
Theresa G. (theresa303) from KEARNEY, NE wrote on 2/17/2007...
I really liked this story - an older "classic"!
Carolyn J. (CJ73) from EDMONDS, WA wrote on 1/9/2007...
My friend loves this author so I thought I'd give it a shot but I'm not into romance so I couldn't get into it.
Patty L. (paperbacklover) from MOKENA, IL wrote on 12/4/2006...
Townsfolk called him devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not be forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others whispered of foul play and the devil's wrath.
Now country-bred Sophy Dorring is about to become Ravenwood's new bride. Drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burned in his emerald eyes, the tawny-haired lass had her own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience. One was vengeance, and in its pursuit she would entangle Julian in a blackmail plot, a duel at dawn, and a dangerous masquerade. The other reason was dearer to her heart, but just as wild a quest: Sophy Dorring intended to teach the devil to love again.
Beth K. (ekingston) from CHICAGO, IL wrote on 7/15/2006...
Boring and cliched. Couldn't get past chapter 3 or understand why this author is a bestseller, with such poor writing.
Karen A. (Quiltrmom) from STRAFFORD, NH wrote on 2/15/2006...
Is Julian responsible for the death of his first wife? His second wife wants, no needs, to know.-
Sandra H. (Sanandee) from CHAMPAIGN, IL wrote on 2/6/2006...
A memorable love story, a sexy, humorous and stirring tale says Sylvie F. Sommerfield...an outrageous romp...