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When Wicked Comes Calling . . .
When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees--on one condition. She's seen enough of the world to believe in passion, and won't accept a marriage without it.
The Wallflower Makes a Dangerous Bargain . . .
Bastard son of a duke and king of London's dark streets, Devil has spent a lifetime wielding power and seizing opportunity, and the spinster wallflower is everything he needs to exact a revenge years in the making. All he must do is turn the plain little mouse into an irresistible temptress, set his trap, and destroy his enemy.
For the Promise of Passion . . .
But there's nothing plain about Felicity Faircloth, who quickly decides she'd rather have Devil than another. Soon, Devil's carefully laid plans are in chaos and he must choose between everything he's ever wanted . . . and the only thing he's ever desired.
Author Notes
Sarah MacLean grew up in Rhode Island. She majored in European History at Smith College and later earned her Masters degree in Education from Harvard University. MacLean is the author of the series Love by the Numbers and Rules of Scoundrels. The fourth book in that series, Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover, made it to many bestseller lists as did The Day of the Duchess.
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Reviews (3)
Publisher's Weekly Review
The devil is in the delightful details for MacLean's first Bareknuckle Bastards Regency romance. Felicity Faircloth was once one of the crown jewels of society. Now she's consigned to spinster wallflower status by gossiping matrons and fickle friends, but her family's social and financial survival depends on her marrying well. During her escape from the harsh world of the ballroom, her singular skill with lock picks-a response to all the doors that patriarchal society closes in women's faces-lands her directly in the path of one of Covent Garden's most notorious criminals, a man known as Devil. He's obsessed with the complete and utter ruination of the newly surfaced Duke of Marwick and thinks that Felicity's desperate need for a husband might make her the perfect pawn for his game. He offers to help set her up with the duke, but doesn't count on falling in love with her himself. MacLean (The Day of the Duchess) intersperses hints of mystery and intrigue with plentiful humor, crafting a touching story filled with charming characters readers will be eager to meet again. Agent: Steven Axelrod, Axelrod Agency. (June) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
*Starred Review* Why on earth would Felicity Faircloth say that she is going to marry the Duke of Marwick? Sick to death of the social snubs and slights, both subtle and patently obvious, delivered by a vindictive cadre of her former so-called former friends, Felicity attempts to put them in their places by lying and saying she has landed the season's most sought-after matrimonial catch. Of course, since Felicity has never even met the Duke of Marwick, everyone will soon have one more reason to gossip about her. Until a mysterious man named Devil, whom Felicity first met in the duke's gardens that night, turns up later in her bedchamber and promises Felicity that he can help her land her duke but only if she is willing to pay his price. Resplendent writing, shot through with an addictively acerbic sense of wit; unforgettable characters imbued with mesmerizing complexity; and a smartly conceived plot composed equally of delicious desire and dark intrigue all come together brilliantly in the first in best-selling and RITA Award-winning MacLean's new Bareknuckle Bastards series--Charles, John Copyright 2010 Booklist
Library Journal Review
When spinster Lady Felicity Faircloth announces, in a fit of pique, that she is the Duke of Marwick's intended bride-and he goes along with it-she has no idea that she is playing into the hands of a man who wants nothing more than to ruin the Duke. Marwick is about to renege on a bargain he made with his siblings years ago, and Devil (aka Devon Culm), one of the powerful Bareknuckle Bastards, is out for revenge and intends to use -Felicity to accomplish it. It's a perfect plan, but falling for Felicity wasn't in the cards. Set as Victoria's reign is just beginning, MacLean's stunning series opener spins a compelling tale rich with mythological and fairy-tale allusions and history (the ice trade and the "unpickable" Chubb lock are enthralling), taking readers on a tantalizing journey to the dark, criminal world of Covent Garden. VERDICT An intrepid heroine who wants more than society offers makes a deal with the Devil that they just might live to enjoy. This intense, deliciously sensual tale of intrigue and deception begins a promising series. -MacLean (The Day of the Duchess) lives in New York City. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.