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Devil Takes a Bride [Mass Market Paperback]

Gaelen Foley
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April 2004
Celebrated storyteller Gaelen Foley brings her craft to new heights with Devil Takes a Bride, the seductive tale of a man bent on revenge and the beauty who teaches him to love again. . . .

In the quiet English countryside, far from the intrigues of London, Lizzie Carlisle slowly mends her broken heart, devoting herself to her new position as lady’s companion to the Dowager Viscountess Strathmore— until her peaceful life is turned upside down by a visit from “Devil” Strathmore, the old woman’s untamed nephew—a dangerously handsome man whose wicked reputation hides a tortured soul.

Devlin Kimball, Lord Strathmore, has spent years adventuring on the high seas, struggling to make his peace with the tragedy that claimed the lives of his family. But now he has uncovered the dark truth behind the so-called accident and swears retribution. He has no intention of taking a bride—until his eccentric aunt’s will forces he and Lizzie together, and Devlin finds his path to vengeance blocked by the stubborn but oh-so-tempting Miss Carlisle. Her passionate nature rivals his own. But disillusioned once by love, Lizzie will accept nothing less than his true devotion. . . .


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  • Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Ivy Books (April 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 074993655X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804119757
  • ASIN: 0804119759
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 3.2 x 17.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,003,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"'Complex and engaging characters... Intense emotions and great depth of poignancy enthrall from beginning to end.' ROMANTIC TIMES 'With its wonderfully complicated, unforgettable characters, sharp wit, and a riveting plot rife with menacing danger and sizzling passion, Foley's latest Knight Miscellany historical Regency is simply superb.' BOOKLIST 'A truly sensual romance, possessing depth of plot and character' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars You will NOT be disappointed with this book! 14 May 2004
By Detra Fitch TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Mass Market Paperback
England, 1805, seventeen-year-old Devlin Kimball had been sitting in detention awaiting the arrival of his displeased parents and little sister Sarah when the dean walked in to inform him that his Aunt Augusta was en route to pick him up. His parents and four-year-old sister had "an accident". Half way to the school they had stopped at an inn to rest. The inn had caught fire, killing 47 people, including his family. The Dowager Viscountess (Augusta) Strathmore did her best with Devlin, but he eventually went adventuring on the high seas, spending his rage on the elements.

London, 1817, Devlin "Devil", Lord Strathmore, had uncovered the dark truth about the fire at the inn. The fire had been deliberate! He also knew that one or more of the morally twisted gentlemen in the "Horse and Chariot Club" were to blame. Devlin vowed to learn the names of the guilty and kill them. Marriage never entered the equation. But Aunt Augusta's will changed that.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Carlisle had been lady's companion to Augusta, who had been affectionately known to all as "Lady Ironsides". Knowing how much the old lady loved her nephew, Lizzie had tricked Devlin into visiting only weeks before the lady died. Devlin had been annoyed at Lizzie at first. But his aunt had been the only person Devlin cared for anymore and understood, after awhile, why Lizzie had done it. Both of them were shocked when the will was read. The problem for Lizzie was that she had already been through a broken heart before with Lord Alec. (The brother of Lizzie's best friend in the previous book titled "LADY OF DESIRE".) The last thing she wanted was another man in her life! The problem for Devlin was that if anyone at the club realized his actually had come to care for Lizzie, she would be in grave danger!

***** EXCELLENT! I can tell you this much more without spoiling anything and I only tell because the reader knows this from the beginning: Sarah was saved from the fire by someone, Ginny, and raised for the next twelve years in Ireland. Though Sarah recalls nothing, Ginny wishes to return Sarah to her only living relative, now that he has finished traveling. First though, Ginny must make sure Devlin is not like the men in whose company he keeps.

Author Gaelen Goley has done an incredible job writing about the Knight family. (Alec & Jacinda's family.) Readers will have glimpses into the lives of a few past characters as well. You do NOT have to read any of the previous books to thoroughly enjoy this one. The plot is strong, the writing perfect, and the story moves along at a good pace. You will not find yourself getting bored at any point. I highly recommend the entire series! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars superbly written, unique a pleasure to read 24 Aug 2006
Format:Paperback
Having an English lit and History background I tend to enjoy reading Regency novels. Ms Foley is one of few writers who has managed to write superb romances with authentic and interesting heros/heroines while taking into consideration the richness,beauty and darkness of the times.

The duke first in the Knights Miiscellany series is a fabulous start and all the books that have followed have been spectacular full of intrigue and secrets, danger and suspense sensual love scenes ,touching and highly intense heros and heroines .Each and every book is unique, developing plots around various issues of the times. The Duke deals with vengence and handles the issue of rape so very well,which was so common at the time-the heroine a strong individual despite her circumstances does not give up on life and love.

One night of sin with the handsome rougue Alec Knight deals with the issue of gambling which was an obsession of the times the plot perfectly unravels with the bold and fearless Becky Ward his heroine and the love of his life.

They're all favourites and they ALL have a five star rating including Devil takes a Bride .

Dashing and Dark hero Devlin Kimball totally sexy and mysterious is out for vengence on the men who deliberately killed his family.Playing a dual persona he confuses society and Lizzie our Heroine in order to uncover the truth.In his role Foley uncovers the debauchery and the dark side of wealth ,power sexual interests of the times.Lizzie comes into her own story here -her presence in the earlier novels is defined as the untiltled companion of Lady Jacinda Knight and "adopted' member of the family.Lizzie is a strong- willed ,stable intelligent young lady ,who leaves the knight family ,to mend her broken heart from Alec Knights "rejection". She accepts a position as a lady's companion to the Dowager Viscountess Strathnmore.It is here that her peaceful life explodes when she meets the Dowagers wicked nephew ,Devil who takes them both on a journey of adventure ,revelations dark secrets and passion.

Brilliant ,fast , sensually breathtaking! Congratulations Ms Foley !
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4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read 25 April 2004
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Lizzie Carlisle, who appears in the other books in the Knight series asJacinda Knight's (Lady of Desire) companion, has taken a break from theKnight family after a humiliating experience with Jacinda's brother Alec. As a lady's companion to the Dowager Viscountess Strathmore, Lizzieencounters her nephew Devlin 'Devil Strathmore'. Devlin has struggled todeal with the deaths of his family & his efforts to uncover the truth andseek vengeance are jeopardised by his Aunt's will. The will decrees thatDevlin and Lizzie must marry in order for Devlin to inherit. Lizzie isdrawn in to the dangerous cat and mouse game Devlin is enmeshed in withhis family’s killers. A good read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Great read the story moves along and you struggle to put the book down, when you do you soon pick it up again.
Published 19 days ago by jw cheshire
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Foley
I've been revisiting Gaelen Foley recently having originally read the Knight Miscellany and Ascension trilogy nearly a decade ago. Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Loupop
4.0 out of 5 stars fabulous
this is the 5th book in the knight series, following the marriage of jacinda to her billy lizzie has taken herself to the country. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2008 by Lindymck
3.0 out of 5 stars a book of two halves
Brief Synopsis: Lizzie is a companion to Devlin's aunt. The only remaining family that Devlin has is his aunt after a fire killed his parents and siblings. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2007 by rhian_eve
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't put this down!
I am only halfway through this book and I am really enjoying it. This book makes up for a lot of what I felt was lacking in 'Lady of Desire' and I have warmed to the two main... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2006 by SP
3.0 out of 5 stars Average, nothing special
I am a Jane Austin fan so my quest have been to look for all books written pertaining to the regency era. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2006 by N. T. Diep
5.0 out of 5 stars Synopsis (from the back of the book)
Celebrated storyteller Gaelen Foley brings her craft to new heights with Devil Takes A Bride, the seductive tale of a man bent on revenge and the beauty who teaches him to love... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2005 by Lisa Lafosse
1.0 out of 5 stars A Regency Romance
3 peers of the realm chase down the mistress of one of them and the young male lover of the other. A viscount tries to intervene and protect them at an inn and accidently is shot. Read more
Published on 22 April 2005 by Tobi2772
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heroin who is real! And Likeably
Gaelen has hit another winner in this book. I enjoy a well written Romance novel and I'm one of those people who hates characters who are stereotypical and shallow, that is not... Read more
Published on 4 July 2004 by Sabrina Dorgan
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
This is probably not one of Gaelen Foleys finest books, but was still a good read. There wasn't the chemistry that I found in Lord of Fire, or thedepth of emotion that was in Lord... Read more
Published on 28 April 2004 by "pnk8"
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