Devil takes a bride by Gaelen Foley

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 him 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....Can love overcome the thirst for revenge? Can it heal self inflicted wounds of guilt?

Review - I was expecting this to be Alec's and Lizzie's story, a happily ever after for a long time love, but I was pleasantly surprised. One has to just meet Dev to know why Alec is so wrong for Lizzie. The differences and similarities between the characters of Dev and Alec are so subtly potrayed, that at one time both seem too heroic and at the other both seem like morons :) The feuding between them and the constant competing for Lizzie's affection lends a humorous twist to a tragic and violent story.

A 7/10 for sketching so many wonderful characters.

Devil Takes a Bride