The Devil's Waltz by Anne Stuart Published by Harlequin on September 17, 2012
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / American, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Victorian
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
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Christian Montcalm was a practical man, if a destitute scoundrel, but his plan to bed and wed the delectable Miss Hetty Chipple would take care of that sticky wicket. However, there was a most intriguing obstacle to his success.
Annelise Kempton desired nothing more than to come between this despicable rogue and the fortune (and virtue) of her young charge. Certainly, Annelise understood the desperation that comes from hard times, but Montcalm would fail—she would personally see to it. All that stands in her way is a man whose rakish charm could tempt a saint to sin, or consign a confirmed spinster to sleepless nights of longing…to give the devil his due.
Having never read Anne Stuart before, I was nonetheless excited. Sucked in by the beautiful cover, I waited with bated breath to crack open the book and be sucked into the story.
I just completed a second read (dear reader, I always do this unless its a real stinker). And although I think the title is a little misleading (the hero really isn’t devilish, more charmingly naughty) I liked this story of unlikely love.
There is action, a real villain, travel and premarital romping. Taking place mostly outside of the ballrooms and routs, the real meat of the story is in the attraction and tension between our heroine and hero. This is a rake/governess pairing of MCs
Definitely worth a perusal!
