"Fifth book in this series is a true masterpiece!"

It's been 12 years since the death of his loving parents and sister. For a decade Devlin "Devil" Strathmore has run from his guilt, but he's spent the last two years investigating the fateful night of the fire that took his family away from him. He must examine every detail with the utmost finesse, for the prize is the one thing Devlin craves more than anything else in the world - peace. But, there can be no peace without answers. When he has the truth in his grasp, he'll wreak vengeance in an orgy of violence the likes of which has never been seen.

Elizabeth Carlile, caretaker to Devlin's Aunt Augusta, is fed up with his spending habits and the neglect he's showing to his aging aunt, a lovely woman who stares out the window, her heart slowly breaking, thinking she's forgotten by her only living kin. Lizzie pens an angry letter to the Devil, hitting him with a wallop of honesty.

Never in their wildest dreams did Dev and Lizzie think their meeting would stir so many emotions. But they have something in common - they've both chosen to be alone. Dev is in awe of Lizzie. What honesty, what spirit, what heart! Lizzie finds Devlin DEV-ine, DEV-estating, DEV-ouring - her explorer, her hero, her rescuer of slaves.

DEVIL TAKES A BRIDE, the fifth installment of the Knight's Miscellany series, is a masterpiece. The plot builds to such a monumental crescendo I couldn't have put it down even if I'd wanted to. My heart and my nerves were on edge until the last page was turned. The story, our hero and heroine, the secondary characters, the romance, the ending was so magnificently orchestrated, I yearned for more. Don't miss a word of this entire series. It's incredible! The first four installments are: THE DUKE, LORD OF FIRE, LORD OF ICE and LADY OF DESIRE. I can only hope for more to come. Is Alec Knight next? You'll be captivated, you'll get no sleep, you'll fall in love over and over again. Brava, Ms. Foley! You've done it again!

Reviewed by Suzanne Tucker
Posted April 14, 2004

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Summary

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 about the so-called accident and swears retribution. Then, to his astonishment, 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. . . .