But Catherine is a courageous woman who has single-handedly being taking care of her bedridden father in the absence of her brother who had left and never returned. Lady Catherine Mabry seeks Luke’s services for an act that would be considered nefarious by society’s standards. Having no recollection of the events that preceded his life to a certain point, Luke might have grown up by all appearances to become an aristocrat, but beneath the surface, he has remained a scoundrel at heart. The hero Lucian Langdon, the Earl of Claybourne (also known as the Devil Earl) is a man who believes himself to be a fraud owing to his childhood, having escaped a life of being part of a gang of ruffians in the London streets. In Bed with the Devil seems to be a favorite amongst readers, which is why I picked this number up to read, after having read When a Duke Loves a Woman and the book having failed to deliver on all those things I expected from a Lorraine Heath. Lorraine Heath is an author who writes evocative tales of romance, that basically punches you in the gut with the depth of emotions they invoke from the reader.

However, Heath handles this aspect very well and the hero and heroine are both very likable as individuals and as a couple.Īll in all, a light and entertaining read and I will continue with the series possibly due to the fact that the hero in the next book, Jack, is quite the anti-hero.In Bed with the Devil by Lorraine Heath is the debut novel in her Scoundrels of St. In terms of the romance, the story contains a trope that does not usually appeal to me, i.e., the hero believes he is in love with another woman. While the mystery is intense and suspenseful, the resolution is not as satisfying as it could have been, and it is clear that this is not the last we've seen of the villain. For instance, the references to Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist are obvious, unimaginative and trite. As the two set about fulfilling their respective parts of the bargain, they realize that they are bound by more than their agreement.Īn enjoyable historical romance although there are some contrived situations and predictable developments. Nevertheless, he is willing to come to her aid on the condition that she return the favor. Notorious in society for his dubious origins and reputation as a killer, Lucian Langford, or the Devil Earl, is astounded when he is approached by Lady Catherine Mabry with an outrageous request.