Cover of In Bed with the Devil (Scoundrels of St. James, #1)

In Bed with the Devil

Lorraine Heath

Scoundrels of St. James #1

historical romance(17k)

A proper lady strikes a dangerous bargain with London's most feared earl — a man they call the Devil.

Content Warnings
violence/gore

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They call him the Devil Earl- a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguislyl handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. To protect those she loves, she would do anything-even strike a bargain with the devil himself.

Scoundrels of St. James series

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