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NAMED OF THE BEST ROMANCES BY OPRAH MAG!Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he's a mean, rotten bully. Back in boarding school, he made her late husband's life a misery, and she'll never forgive him for it. But when Phoebe attends a family wedding, she encounters a dashing and impossibly charming stranger who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. And then he introduces himself...as none other than show more West Ravenel.
West is a man with a tarnished past. No apologies, no excuses. However, from the moment he meets Phoebe, West is consumed by irresistible desire...not to mention the bitter awareness that a woman like her is far out of his reach. What West doesn't bargain on is that Phoebe is no straitlaced aristocratic lady. She's the daughter of a strong-willed wallflower who long ago eloped with Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent—the most devilishly wicked rake in England.
Before long, Phoebe sets out to seduce the man who has awakened her fiery nature and shown her unimaginable pleasure. Will their overwhelming passion be enough to overcome the obstacles of the past?
Only the devil's daughter knows...
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Victorian weddings! The place to be, if you want to mingle with the nobility: dressing up, dancing the night away, indulging in some of the most decadent food and... perhaps even meeting a special someone?
If you're a widow fresh out of mourning however, then you might think twice about attending. Provided, of course, you can come up with a really good explanation for skipping your favorite brother's wedding.
...and Phoebe just couldn't. Don't misunderstand her, she'd have wanted nothing more than to rant her way out of keeping company with her late husband's childhood-nemesis, but then Weston Ravenel had the gall to set her heart racing! Rather pleasantly at that. If only the two wouldn't keep meeting in the most extraordinary show more circumstances! It's so much easier to hate someone, when they didn't just risk their life saving your kid.
This was so much fun. Unlike the serious tone of the previous book, it had all the playful flirty atmosphere of a (proper) well-crafted romance novel. There's the reformed rake with the witty comments, the jaded-heroine whose grim outlook on life gets turned upside down, the nail-biting heroics, and even a steamy accounting interlude. Who knew single entries could be so sizzling?
With excerpts like these, I can be excused for laughing for a full five minutes, right?
Most of all, this book was all about riding the nostalgia wave. It's probably the closest we'll ever get to a Wallflower reunion. There's a bit about the ladies, some mentions of the lads, a passing comment or two about the kids, and a whole lot about Sebastian, Duke of Kingston (see Devil in Winter). Just as the author herself said: "he always steals the scene". My one and only complaint is: why does he have to channel Westcliff so much?! Sebastian was doing perfectly fine on his own...
Score: 3.3/5 stars
In short: this was the type of book that I wish Devil in Spring (book 3) would have been: fun, exciting, all things delicious, and just... free of political intrigue.
That said, my literary palate is all but overflowing with this genre. I stayed up until 2 AM to finish the last few chapters, but was so sleepy that I totally forgot everything I read by morning... says the little snob, busily adding the sequel to her wishlist.
later edit: I was wrong about the Wallflower ReunionTM. We get a bigger and better one in book #7.
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Review of book 1: Cold-Hearted Rake
Review of book 2: Marrying Winterborne
Review of book 3: Devil in Spring
Review of book 4: Hello Stranger
Review of book 6: Chasing Cassandra
Review of book 7: Devil in Disguise show less
If you're a widow fresh out of mourning however, then you might think twice about attending. Provided, of course, you can come up with a really good explanation for skipping your favorite brother's wedding.
...and Phoebe just couldn't. Don't misunderstand her, she'd have wanted nothing more than to rant her way out of keeping company with her late husband's childhood-nemesis, but then Weston Ravenel had the gall to set her heart racing! Rather pleasantly at that. If only the two wouldn't keep meeting in the most extraordinary show more circumstances! It's so much easier to hate someone, when they didn't just risk their life saving your kid.
This was so much fun. Unlike the serious tone of the previous book, it had all the playful flirty atmosphere of a (proper) well-crafted romance novel. There's the reformed rake with the witty comments, the jaded-heroine whose grim outlook on life gets turned upside down, the nail-biting heroics, and even a steamy accounting interlude. Who knew single entries could be so sizzling?
With excerpts like these, I can be excused for laughing for a full five minutes, right?
"How do you know if [farming]'s boring? You've never done it."
"I can tell by the books you read." Turning to Kingston, Pandora explained, "They're all about things like scientific butter making, or pig keeping, or smut. Now who could possibly find smut interesting?"
"Not that kind of smut," West said hastily, as he saw the duke's brows lift.
"You're referring to the multi cellular fungi that afflicts grain crops, of course," Kingston said blandly.
"There are all different kinds of smut," Pandora said, warming to the subject. "Smut balls, loose smut, stinking smut -"
"Pandora," West interrupted in an undertone, "for the love of mercy, stop saying that word in public."
"Is it unladylike?" She heaved a sigh."It must be. All the interesting words are."
Most of all, this book was all about riding the nostalgia wave. It's probably the closest we'll ever get to a Wallflower reunion. There's a bit about the ladies, some mentions of the lads, a passing comment or two about the kids, and a whole lot about Sebastian, Duke of Kingston (see Devil in Winter). Just as the author herself said: "he always steals the scene". My one and only complaint is: why does he have to channel Westcliff so much?! Sebastian was doing perfectly fine on his own...
Score: 3.3/5 stars
In short: this was the type of book that I wish Devil in Spring (book 3) would have been: fun, exciting, all things delicious, and just... free of political intrigue.
That said, my literary palate is all but overflowing with this genre. I stayed up until 2 AM to finish the last few chapters, but was so sleepy that I totally forgot everything I read by morning... says the little snob, busily adding the sequel to her wishlist.
later edit: I was wrong about the Wallflower ReunionTM. We get a bigger and better one in book #7.
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Review of book 1: Cold-Hearted Rake
Review of book 2: Marrying Winterborne
Review of book 3: Devil in Spring
Review of book 4: Hello Stranger
Review of book 6: Chasing Cassandra
Review of book 7: Devil in Disguise show less
This was a wonderfully entertaining period romance. I'd never read any of Lisa Kleypas's books before, but after reading this one, I'm going to go back and start at #1 of the Ravenels series. This one stands alone just fine, if you haven't read the previous four.
Lady Clare (Phoebe), a young widow with two young sons, attends a family wedding and meets a devilishly handsome and charming man who ignites in her feelings that she hasn't felt since before she became a widow two years prior. Phoebe later discovers that the man is none other than West Ravenel, who had attended boarding school with her late husband Henry and was the bully who had made Henry miserable. Determined to hate him, Phoebe tries futilely to tamp down her attraction to show more him. Can enemies become friends -- or more?
Kleypas is an excellent writer, infusing her characters with depth and plenty of humor -- sometimes unexpected and laugh-out-loud funny. (For example, in describing a porter's uniform, Kleypas writes, "Very discreet and simple, tailored for ease of movement. It looked like a uniform for killing people.") I laughed out loud at that unexpected sentence. The book is peppered with such humor and witty repartee between characters. Presented in equal measures from Phoebe's and West's points of view, the book allows the reader to get into the minds and hearts of both the hero and the heroine. And there were no annoying exaggerations of stereotype. I also like the thought and care that Kleypas takes with the supporting characters, especially Phoebe's father Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent.
Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read! show less
Lady Clare (Phoebe), a young widow with two young sons, attends a family wedding and meets a devilishly handsome and charming man who ignites in her feelings that she hasn't felt since before she became a widow two years prior. Phoebe later discovers that the man is none other than West Ravenel, who had attended boarding school with her late husband Henry and was the bully who had made Henry miserable. Determined to hate him, Phoebe tries futilely to tamp down her attraction to show more him. Can enemies become friends -- or more?
Kleypas is an excellent writer, infusing her characters with depth and plenty of humor -- sometimes unexpected and laugh-out-loud funny. (For example, in describing a porter's uniform, Kleypas writes, "Very discreet and simple, tailored for ease of movement. It looked like a uniform for killing people.") I laughed out loud at that unexpected sentence. The book is peppered with such humor and witty repartee between characters. Presented in equal measures from Phoebe's and West's points of view, the book allows the reader to get into the minds and hearts of both the hero and the heroine. And there were no annoying exaggerations of stereotype. I also like the thought and care that Kleypas takes with the supporting characters, especially Phoebe's father Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent.
Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read! show less
This is a book I've looked forward to ever since I started the series. West is, by far, my favorite romance hero EVER, and he did NOT disappoint in this book. Overall, this book was filled with heart, fun, desire, and history that had me laughing out loud (which doesn't happen often).
West is the heart of this book. He's so kind and hilarious to all of the Ravenel girls that I often marveled that he didn't end up with any of them. He is funny, observant, and truly the wittiest hero, and the author didn't even need to tell me so! He was a perfect blend of modern manhood and historical manhood by working in the fields to learn about agriculture but not being burdened with the title. Whenever dukes did that in other books, it always rang show more hollow to me, but I genuinely believed West would go into the fields from dawn to dusk. While a lot of this transformation happened in the earlier books (the curse of falling in love later in the series), I still saw him grow in this one.
Phoebe brought the best out of him, and he brought the best out of her. Phoebe is another widow who's aristocratic and pale husband made her agree to marry his best friend on his deathbed. This book is eerily similar to Where Dreams Begin which has almost the exact same plotline. That made this book feel a little recycled, but Phoebe had a strong personality without seeming flighty or stupidly stubborn, which breathed a little life into this trope. However, we never really get to see Phoebe fully transform into a strong and capable heroine because, when she finally starts getting into her estate's account books, they're too muddled for her to figure out. It really pissed me off that West then pushes her away to figure them out for himself rather than having her help EVEN THOUGH HE SPENT THE FIRST HALF OF THE BOOK SAYING SHE SHOULD TRY HARDER. It felt a bit dehumanizing and sexist.
As much as I loved this book, I docked it one whole star for the ending scene. It is a HUGE deal for me if the characters don't work out there issues for themselves but someone else has to do it for them. The fact that Sebastian from Devil in Winter, even though he's Phoebe's father, had to talk West into marrying his daughter almost ruined the book for me. I'm fine with other characters dispensing advice, but they should never solve the conflict between the two main lovers. The hero and heroine should do that for themselves. They need to come together and show how their love really will conquer all. The fact that this doesn't happen here is a major strike against it because it essentially gives the horrible message that your super powerful father will fix everything.
Sorry for that slight spoiler, but I didn't say what issue Sebastian solved! Despite my grumblings, this book is still fun and light and romantic and lovely... just don't expect anything ground-breaking. show less
West is the heart of this book. He's so kind and hilarious to all of the Ravenel girls that I often marveled that he didn't end up with any of them. He is funny, observant, and truly the wittiest hero, and the author didn't even need to tell me so! He was a perfect blend of modern manhood and historical manhood by working in the fields to learn about agriculture but not being burdened with the title. Whenever dukes did that in other books, it always rang show more hollow to me, but I genuinely believed West would go into the fields from dawn to dusk. While a lot of this transformation happened in the earlier books (the curse of falling in love later in the series), I still saw him grow in this one.
Phoebe brought the best out of him, and he brought the best out of her. Phoebe is another widow who's aristocratic and pale husband made her agree to marry his best friend on his deathbed. This book is eerily similar to Where Dreams Begin which has almost the exact same plotline. That made this book feel a little recycled, but Phoebe had a strong personality without seeming flighty or stupidly stubborn, which breathed a little life into this trope. However, we never really get to see Phoebe fully transform into a strong and capable heroine because, when she finally starts getting into her estate's account books, they're too muddled for her to figure out. It really pissed me off that West then pushes her away to figure them out for himself rather than having her help EVEN THOUGH HE SPENT THE FIRST HALF OF THE BOOK SAYING SHE SHOULD TRY HARDER. It felt a bit dehumanizing and sexist.
As much as I loved this book, I docked it one whole star for the ending scene. It is a HUGE deal for me if the characters don't work out there issues for themselves but someone else has to do it for them. The fact that Sebastian from Devil in Winter, even though he's Phoebe's father, had to talk West into marrying his daughter almost ruined the book for me. I'm fine with other characters dispensing advice, but they should never solve the conflict between the two main lovers. The hero and heroine should do that for themselves. They need to come together and show how their love really will conquer all. The fact that this doesn't happen here is a major strike against it because it essentially gives the horrible message that your super powerful father will fix everything.
Sorry for that slight spoiler, but I didn't say what issue Sebastian solved! Despite my grumblings, this book is still fun and light and romantic and lovely... just don't expect anything ground-breaking. show less
Devil's Daughter
3 Stars
Emerging from mourning two years after the death of her husband, Phoebe Larsen is wary of reentering society. Her fears are realized at her brother's wedding when she encounters her late husband's childhood nemesis, West Ravenel. Dark, daring and dangerous, West is the antithesis of her husband, and Phoebe is resolved to steer clear at all costs. Now if only she can convince her body and her heart to do the same ...
Unfortunately, this is the weakest installment in the series mainly due to the fact that Phoebe and West have absolutely no chemistry, and the only obstacle to their happiness is their own ridiculousness.
Phoebe is an exceedingly bland heroine, which is very disappointing considering her parents' show more incredible romance (see Devil in Winter). Whatever backbone she might once have had has apparently vanished for good as she attempts to suit the role of dutiful widow and young mother. By the time she does decide to re-establish her independence and will, it is too little, too late.
West's characterization in the previous books as a reformed rake who turned his life around had such potential. However, all of his achievements are undermined by his constant self-flagellation and claims of being unworthy, which get very old, very quickly.
Despite the lackluster romance, the book does have a few saving graces. These include West's delightful relationship with Phoebe's young sons, Sebastian and Evie's cameo appearances, and the minor subplot focusing on the estate of Phoebe's late husband.
Overall, this would have been better as a short novella rather than a full novel. The couple in the next book is Cassandra Ravenel and Tom Severin, West's dissolute friend. Will they be the next Sebastian and Evie? I certainly hope so. show less
3 Stars
Emerging from mourning two years after the death of her husband, Phoebe Larsen is wary of reentering society. Her fears are realized at her brother's wedding when she encounters her late husband's childhood nemesis, West Ravenel. Dark, daring and dangerous, West is the antithesis of her husband, and Phoebe is resolved to steer clear at all costs. Now if only she can convince her body and her heart to do the same ...
Unfortunately, this is the weakest installment in the series mainly due to the fact that Phoebe and West have absolutely no chemistry, and the only obstacle to their happiness is their own ridiculousness.
Phoebe is an exceedingly bland heroine, which is very disappointing considering her parents' show more incredible romance (see Devil in Winter). Whatever backbone she might once have had has apparently vanished for good as she attempts to suit the role of dutiful widow and young mother. By the time she does decide to re-establish her independence and will, it is too little, too late.
West's characterization in the previous books as a reformed rake who turned his life around had such potential. However, all of his achievements are undermined by his constant self-flagellation and claims of being unworthy, which get very old, very quickly.
Despite the lackluster romance, the book does have a few saving graces. These include West's delightful relationship with Phoebe's young sons, Sebastian and Evie's cameo appearances, and the minor subplot focusing on the estate of Phoebe's late husband.
Overall, this would have been better as a short novella rather than a full novel. The couple in the next book is Cassandra Ravenel and Tom Severin, West's dissolute friend. Will they be the next Sebastian and Evie? I certainly hope so. show less
Imagine me hovering between 3&4 stars. This book felt too strong for 3, but there were some choices I didn't love, along with others I did.
Also: excuse typos. I'm on my phone and away.
Shall I get the most controversial piece out of the way first? If West and Phoebe are sharing pages with Sebastian and Evie, proceed with caution. Phoebe and West started strong enough characters to do that, but in the end although I liked those bits Sebastian was constantly upstaging West. Call me crazy, but I want the hero to be the hero in his own book. Especially because West is no slouch.
Second issue: did the characters ever discuss anything other than each other with side characters? If they did, I don't remember it. Maybe there was some stuff on show more land management or something, but side relationships were quite weak and relied on previous novels.
Third issue: West's hesitation over his worthiness went on too long. If we aren't looking his mistakes in the face and they are two years in the past, it's ok to feature them as a baby bit. Instead, they became the tired conflict of every hero. In the end, I loved Phoebe's approach to this. (And also what she says)
Speaking of Phoebe. In prior books, she felt a little more like her father in humor at least. It didn't shine here. I actually would've loved to see a little more of her relationship to her parents.
The external conflict got a little messy. It was fine, but it was never a source of tension for me as a reader.
Now the good, which is much more fun, am I right?
The witty banter is back. Their first longer conversation in this book was fabulous. (And where she did smack of that prior Phoebe)
Henry, and everyone's relationship to Henry. Phoebe really loved Henry. There aren't really comparisons, just respect.
The kids. I know you all don't like kids in your romances, but I do, and I loved seeing the characters interact. It was also one of the things that made Phoebe's desire for West hard to ignore, and I think that really worked. Because it works for me too. There were lots of great moments featuring them.
Generally, West.
Also generally, Phoebe. She felt like a strong lead born and operating in her time. I won't say there was nothing outside that, but nothing as egregious as Garrett to my horribly unrefined HR eyes. In fact, was it just me or was her interest in managing the estate meet with more resistance than Garrett as a practicing physician?
Even though West's presence was swallowed whole and I was kind of annoyed, one if the final chapters and particularly with Sebastian giving permission that wasn't requested
I liked that Phoebe, in the end, was the architect of her own future. I think this might have been the choice in making her a widow, but it was really wonderful.
The little nods: there were a few-to Sebastian and Evie. It want overdone but there were a couple.
the shaving scene would easily be added to be favorite acts of love, on both their parts
And for crying out loud, that book.
It was solid. But it wasn't magic. It was underscored by a slightly weak external conflict and the characters didn't feel like they or their relationship had a lot of breathing room, but it, for me, felt like a reminder of why I read this author, particularly because this novel, while not her best, felt like growth. And maybe that's my issue with this series (growth often looks like a set back). But I didn't have it here. I do think it deserved 50 more pages, and it could've been magic. show less
Also: excuse typos. I'm on my phone and away.
Shall I get the most controversial piece out of the way first? If West and Phoebe are sharing pages with Sebastian and Evie, proceed with caution. Phoebe and West started strong enough characters to do that, but in the end although I liked those bits Sebastian was constantly upstaging West. Call me crazy, but I want the hero to be the hero in his own book. Especially because West is no slouch.
Second issue: did the characters ever discuss anything other than each other with side characters? If they did, I don't remember it. Maybe there was some stuff on show more land management or something, but side relationships were quite weak and relied on previous novels.
Third issue: West's hesitation over his worthiness went on too long. If we aren't looking his mistakes in the face and they are two years in the past, it's ok to feature them as a baby bit. Instead, they became the tired conflict of every hero. In the end, I loved Phoebe's approach to this. (And also what she says)
Speaking of Phoebe. In prior books, she felt a little more like her father in humor at least. It didn't shine here. I actually would've loved to see a little more of her relationship to her parents.
The external conflict got a little messy. It was fine, but it was never a source of tension for me as a reader.
Now the good, which is much more fun, am I right?
The witty banter is back. Their first longer conversation in this book was fabulous. (And where she did smack of that prior Phoebe)
Henry, and everyone's relationship to Henry. Phoebe really loved Henry. There aren't really comparisons, just respect.
The kids. I know you all don't like kids in your romances, but I do, and I loved seeing the characters interact. It was also one of the things that made Phoebe's desire for West hard to ignore, and I think that really worked. Because it works for me too. There were lots of great moments featuring them.
Generally, West.
Also generally, Phoebe. She felt like a strong lead born and operating in her time. I won't say there was nothing outside that, but nothing as egregious as Garrett to my horribly unrefined HR eyes. In fact, was it just me or was her interest in managing the estate meet with more resistance than Garrett as a practicing physician?
Even though West's presence was swallowed whole and I was kind of annoyed, one if the final chapters
I liked that Phoebe, in the end, was the architect of her own future. I think this might have been the choice in making her a widow, but it was really wonderful.
The little nods: there were a few-to Sebastian and Evie. It want overdone but there were a couple.
And for crying out loud, that book.
It was solid. But it wasn't magic. It was underscored by a slightly weak external conflict and the characters didn't feel like they or their relationship had a lot of breathing room, but it, for me, felt like a reminder of why I read this author, particularly because this novel, while not her best, felt like growth. And maybe that's my issue with this series (growth often looks like a set back). But I didn't have it here. I do think it deserved 50 more pages, and it could've been magic. show less
3.3 stars
As Justin crouched to stare at the carving more closely, a glass marble dropped out of his pocket and hit the inlaid parquet floor. Dismayed, Phoebe and Justin watched the little sphere roll away rapidly. But its momentum was brought to an abrupt halt as the dark-haired man pinned it with the tip of his shoe in a display of perfect timing. As he finished his conversation, he bent to pick up the marble. The housekeeper bustled away, and the man turned his attention to Phoebe and Justin.
Kleypas writing can be such a soothing balm to my soul. I talked about this in a reading update but the way she gives me those feelings of anticipation, giddy, excitement when our leads meet is just chef's kiss. brought to an abrupt halt as the show more dark-haired man pinned it with the tip of his shoe and the man turned his attention to Phoebe and Justin this is the moment where romance readers know these two are about to have their lives changed and it is on. I loved it, had me smiling like a dork.
I wanted more moments with Phoebe and her parents together and separately, but I'm a freak for Devil in Winter so I'll never get enough of reading about Evie and Sebastian. Phoebe was a little quiet as a character and I wish we could have seen her coming out of her shell earlier as toward the end we saw her starting to emerge a little.
With a faint curve of his mouth, West reached up to touch the low brim of his hat. Then he was out of sight.
West had some sexy devil moments but I also thought he was a little washed out, he didn't want to scare Phoebe off but could he have gritted his teeth for me?
Muttering beneath his breath, he paced away from her, swung around, and returned to her with heightened color and a scowl. “I’m haunted by you,” he said brusquely. “I can’t seem to stop looking for you everywhere I go."
We do get a scowl and fan yourself line, I mean, I'm haunted by you. *Wheezes*. Kleypas' writing has built me back up from a very empty tank for Regency/Victorian romance, even though this wasn't my favorite by her. These two were more quiet and I would love a novella of them, in say, their 20th year of marriage because I think they would use that time to grow together very well. show less
As Justin crouched to stare at the carving more closely, a glass marble dropped out of his pocket and hit the inlaid parquet floor. Dismayed, Phoebe and Justin watched the little sphere roll away rapidly. But its momentum was brought to an abrupt halt as the dark-haired man pinned it with the tip of his shoe in a display of perfect timing. As he finished his conversation, he bent to pick up the marble. The housekeeper bustled away, and the man turned his attention to Phoebe and Justin.
Kleypas writing can be such a soothing balm to my soul. I talked about this in a reading update but the way she gives me those feelings of anticipation, giddy, excitement when our leads meet is just chef's kiss. brought to an abrupt halt as the show more dark-haired man pinned it with the tip of his shoe and the man turned his attention to Phoebe and Justin this is the moment where romance readers know these two are about to have their lives changed and it is on. I loved it, had me smiling like a dork.
I wanted more moments with Phoebe and her parents together and separately, but I'm a freak for Devil in Winter so I'll never get enough of reading about Evie and Sebastian. Phoebe was a little quiet as a character and I wish we could have seen her coming out of her shell earlier as toward the end we saw her starting to emerge a little.
With a faint curve of his mouth, West reached up to touch the low brim of his hat. Then he was out of sight.
West had some sexy devil moments but I also thought he was a little washed out, he didn't want to scare Phoebe off but could he have gritted his teeth for me?
Muttering beneath his breath, he paced away from her, swung around, and returned to her with heightened color and a scowl. “I’m haunted by you,” he said brusquely. “I can’t seem to stop looking for you everywhere I go."
We do get a scowl and fan yourself line, I mean, I'm haunted by you. *Wheezes*. Kleypas' writing has built me back up from a very empty tank for Regency/Victorian romance, even though this wasn't my favorite by her. These two were more quiet and I would love a novella of them, in say, their 20th year of marriage because I think they would use that time to grow together very well. show less
Another great story revolving around the Ravenels. I love this series. This is West's turn and it's a little flashback to Pandora's wedding when West first meets Lady Phoebe Clare. It was love at first sight but his reaction was "she's out of my league." She learns that he was the hated childhood bully of her late husband but as the manager of the Ravenels lands he has information to help her with her son's inheritance which is currently being mismanaged by her late husband's cousin. He comes running when she calls for help and goes after what she wants.
I'm calling it . . . the next book has to be about Cassandra and my guess is that Tom Severin is going to fall hard for Lady Cassandra.
I'm calling it . . . the next book has to be about Cassandra and my guess is that Tom Severin is going to fall hard for Lady Cassandra.
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Lisa Kleypas received a degree in political science from Wellesley College. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts in the Miss America competition. She published her first romance novel at the age of 21 and has been a full-time writer ever since. She is primarily known for her historical romance novels, but she also writes contemporary romance show more novels. Her books include Sugar Daddy, Crystal Cove, and Cold-Hearted Rake. She has won numerous awards including a Rita award for her Christmas anthology novella Wish List in 2002, the award for Best Sensuous Historical Romance from Romantic Times magazine for Lady Sophia's Lover in 2002, and the RITA award for best Short Historical for Worth Any Price in 2004. Lisa's novel's Marrying Winterborne and Hello Stranger made the New York Times Bestseller List. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Devil's Daughter
- Alternate titles
- Devil's Daughter: The Ravenels meet The Wallflowers
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- 2019-02-19
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- Phoebe, Lady Clare; West Ravenel; Sebastain Challon, Duke of Kingston; Evangeline Challon, Duchess of Kingston; Pandora Ravenel; Gabriel Challon, Lord St. Vincent (show all 10); Devon Ravenel; Kathleen Ravenel; Galoshes, the cat; Edward Larson
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- Hampshire, England, 1877
Phoebe had never met West Ravenel, but she knew on thing for certain: He was a mean, rotten bully. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)'Let's hurry, then — we can be married before he gets here.'
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