However, knowing he has to marry to keep the ducal line prosperous, his efforts in that vein are doomed to fail with Frannie on his mind at all times. Sterling is of the opinion he will not make a good husband, one fiancee leaving him behind when his secret is revealed is proof enough. But that doesn’t stop either one of them when it comes to the desire that courses through them when they’re together. They both know he can never marry her because her bloodline is nothing compared to his ancient one. They’re drawn to one another immediately, Frannie becoming bold enough to introduce herself to him, leading Sterling to attempt to seduce her into one night of pleasure. She’s trying to give back to make up for the crimes she committed all those years ago.įrannie meets Sterling, Duke of Greystoke, at the wedding of his sister to Luke, another of Frannie’s lads. She currently works as the bookkeeper for Jack Dodger’s gaming hell and has an orphanage for street kids in the works. Frannie is the only female of the group, and the scoundrels all look after her like brothers. They’ve, of course, come a long way since then, making better lives for themselves, even becoming part of the nobility in a couple of cases. The series revolves around the street kids who grew up together under the direction of Faegan, who taught them how to steal in exchange for food and a place to live. But when the time came, they each fell very, very hard. But each of these scoundrels have been wonderful to read about, finding love when they thought they didn’t deserve it, so therefore they didn’t want it. This addition to the series is also my favorite. And after reading this third book in her latest series, I have to say it’s a very close second to her Texas trilogy, my all-time favorite. I absolutely adore Lorraine Heath’s books. Historical Romance published by Avon 30 Jun 09

Sandy M’s review of Surrender to the Devil (Scoundrels of St.

In bed with the devil by lorraine heath