Perpetual wallflower Evie Jenner concocts a shocking plan to escape her physically abusive relatives. Surprise is her ally, since her relatives would never expect the shy, stammering Evie to approach society's most debauched rake with a wild proposition. Evie offers marriage and her future wealth to this scoundrel in return for his protection. Evie's father, an ex-boxer and wealthy owner of a gambling establishment, is dying from consumption. Her relatives have barred her from seeing him and will force her to marry someone of their choosing. Evie refuses to abide by their wishes.

Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent, needs money quickly. After an attempt to kidnap an heir goes badly and he loses his only friend, Sebastian has run out of options. He's proud of his reputation as an amoral seducer as he presents a cold and cynical presence to society. When an unexpected lamb arrives at his doorstep with a solution to his financial problems, Sebastian agrees to her proposition. After only a short conversation, Sebastian observes a sharp intelligence overlooked because of her stammer and shyness. Together, they flee to Gretna Green as if the hounds of hell are after them.

In their hasty flight within the closed carriage, Evie sees a dangerous but charming fallen angel. She knows how to survive, and she counters his wicked tongue with her own demands. To Sebastian's surprise, Evie is not a dull virgin, but a lusty and stubborn woman who pushes back. Sebastian has met his match.

DEVIL IN WINTER is an exceptional and compelling romance with its lively characters and simmering sexual tension. As Evie grows into a capable woman able to tame and bedevil the arrogant Sebastian, readers will be hooked on the powerful emotions and storyline. There's little doubt that this is the best Wallflower tale to date. That is until the next one -- SCANDAL IN SPRING.

Book Summary

"I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that."

Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in London.

A marriage of convenience is the only solution.

No one would have ever paired the shy, stammering wallflower with the sinfully handsome viscount. It quickly becomes clear, however, that Evie is a woman of hidden strength—and Sebastian desires her more than any woman he's ever known.

Determined to win her husband's elusive heart, Evie dares to strike a bargain with the devil: If Sebastian can stay celibate for three months, she will allow him into her bed.

When Evie is threatened by a vengeful enemy from the past, Sebastian vows to do whatever it takes to protect his wife . . . even at the expense of his own life.

Together they will defy their perilous fate, for the sake of all-consuming love.

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