The Devil's Bargain by Edith Layton

The Devil's Bargain by Edith Layton

Katherine Corbet abhors injustice -- and is happy to assist the disturbingly attractive Sir Alasdair St. Erth quash the brazen schemes of a marriage-minded opportunist. But appearing on the arm of the dark, dashing rogue at London balls as his interest will never be more than a sham -- no matter how Katherine's aching heart yearns for more.

This naive country miss is ideal! With Katherine's unsuspecting assistance, Alasdair can at long last take his revenge on an old, hated enemy -- though it pains him to use such an innocent in this unscrupulous manner. Worse still is the longing she inspires within him, a passionate need to taste the sweetness of her lips. Alasdair knows his vengeful plan could destroy a fragile, blossoming love. And when he finally releases Katherine from his devil's bargain, will he truly be able to let her go

Edith Layton enjoyed writing. When she began writing books, she freelanced as a publicity writer and wrote articles and opinion pieces for the New York Times and Newsday, as well as smaller media. Publishers Weekly dubbed her one of the most gifted romance authors. She garnered numerous honors, including the Romantic Times' Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as glowing reviews and accolades from Library Journal, Romance Readers Anonymous, and Romance Writers of America. Mother of three grown children, she lived on Long Island with her beloved dog, Miss Daisy; her partly wild parakeet, Little Richard; and several nameless pond fish in the fishness protection program.