The Devil Takes a Bride

The Devil Takes a Bride
Julia London

A plan born of desperation… Once the toast of society, Grace Cabot and her sisters now await the loss of status and fine luxuries upon the death of their stepfather. Poverty looms unless Grace's wicked plot to seduce a wealthy viscount into marriage goes off without a hitch. But a stolen embrace with the wrong man leads her to be discovered in the arms of Jeffrey, the Earl of Merryton, and her plan takes a most unexpected—and scorching—twist.…and altered by passion Governed by routine and ruled by duty, Jeffrey had no desire for a wife before he succumbed to Grace's temptation. Though his golden-haired, in-name-only bride is the definition of disorder, he can't resist wanting her in every way. But once her secrets meet his, society might consider their lives to be ruined beyond repair… Will Jeffrey see it as a new beginning?

Praise for New York Times bestselling author (#ulink_2f848590-1a29-54f4-b86e-790a0cee4b87)

‘London’s writing bubbles with high emotion as she describes sexual enthusiasm, personal grief and familial warmth. Her blend of playful humour and sincerity imbues her heroines with incredible appeal, and readers will delight as their unconventional tactics create rambling paths to happiness.’

—Publishers Weekly on The Devil Takes a Bride

‘This tale of scandal and passion is perfect for readers who like to see bad girls win, but still love the feeling of a society romance, and London nicely sets up future books starring Honour’s sisters.’

—Publishers Weekly on The Trouble with Honour

‘A delectably sexy hero, an unconventionally savvy heroine and a completely improper business proposal add up to another winner for ever-versatile London.’

—Booklist on The Trouble with Honour

‘This series starter brims with delightful humour and charm.’

—RT Book Reviews on The Trouble with Honour

‘Julia London writes vibrant, emotional stories and sexy, richly drawn characters.’

—New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter

THE CABOT SISTERS

The Trouble With Honour

The Devil Takes a Bride

The Scoundrel and the Debutante

JULIA LONDON is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty romantic fiction novels. Her historical romance titles include the popular Desperate Debutantes series, the Scandalous series and the Secrets of Hadley Green series. She has also penned several contemporary women’s fiction novels with strong romantic elements, including the Pine River trilogy, Summer of Two Wishes, One Season of Sunshine and A Light at Winter’s End. She has won the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and has been a four-time finalist for the prestigious RITA

Award for excellence in romantic fiction. She lives in Austin, Texas.

The Devil

Takes a Bride

Julia London

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

To Nitty, who has made my life immeasurably easier

Contents

Cover (#udd71bb81-9873-56b6-bd01-679d1847bf94)

Praise (#u7daa8c89-35db-5082-a21d-a781fe704196)

About the Author (#u47ce38e6-43e0-520a-bf07-66e8ec7453fb)

Title Page (#ua7f075bd-3166-5f9e-be21-2275a151ab87)

Dedication (#u88071dff-1f86-5ada-8690-edd70c3844bb)

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