The Devil's Bargain - by Edith Layton (Paperback)

About the Book

Katherine Corbet is happy to assist the attractive Sir Alasdair St. Erth quash the schemes of a marriage-minded opportunist by accompanying him to London balls as his "interest"--yet her heart aches for more. Alasdair is pained using an unsuspecting innocent in his plan for revenge. Worse still is the longing Katherine inspires in him. Will he truly be able to let her go? (May)

From the Back Cover

Katherine Corbet abhors injustice -- and is happy to assist the disturbingly attractive Sir Alasdair St. Erth quash the brazen schemes of a marriage-minded opportunist. But appearing on the arm of the dark, dashing rogue at London balls as his interest will never be more than a sham -- no matter how Katherine's aching heart yearns for more.

This naive country miss is ideal! With Katherine's unsuspecting assistance, Alasdair can at long last take his revenge on an old, hated enemy -- though it pains him to use such an innocent in this unscrupulous manner. Worse still is the longing she inspires within him, a passionate need to taste the sweetness of her lips. Alasdair knows his vengeful plan could destroy a fragile, blossoming love. And when he finally releases Katherine from his devil's bargain, will he truly be able to let her go?