As Sebastian ponders the lamblike creature standing before him, she proposes a marriage of convenience. If he agrees, he will undoubtedly make a terrible husband, but, since she cares nothing for him, Evie believes she can easily turn a blind eye to his indiscretions.Īrriving at Sebastian’s door late that night, Evie forces her way into his home after he refuses to see her. Vincent is an insufferable aristocrat with few scruples, but Evie thinks that such a man could be a fitting adversary for her relatives. Barely escaping their clutches, the only viable solution she can see to her dilemma is to find someone whose desperation equals her own and marry quickly. An heiress of a large fortune, Evie’s family is determined to force her to marry her revolting cousin and, even worse, she fears for her life once the deed is done. He knows women find him dangerously attractive and his title alone makes him a desirable addition to many families, but Sebastian had once hoped to shortcut that whole process and after his latest debacle, can see no remedy for his financial plight.Įvie Jenner, daughter of the notorious gambling club owner Ivo Jenner, is in a rather desperate situation herself. Although he holds the title of viscount and is heir to a dukedom, it is a poor heritage that can no longer keep Sebastian and he needs to marry a fortune. His chosen role of degenerate seducer always worked well for him – that is until he added kidnapping to his long list of villainous acts. Vincent, is debauched, amoral, and perversely proud of it.

Although Devil in Winter is an engrossing romance, it is ultimately the story of Sebastian’s redemption. While I did wonder just how Kleypas could redeem such an immoral character, I didn’t doubt that she would pull it off with style – my confidence in her abilities has certainly been rewarded. As I finished reading It Happened One Autumn, I was stunned to discover that extreme bad boy Sebastian would be featured as the hero in its sequel and I must admit that I was enthralled by the idea. Vincent, wins the award in my book for most anticipated future hero. Let me begin by stating that Sebastian, Lord St.

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