Melisande, however, is determined to keep her husband at a distance. Although Jasper is initially only interested in producing an heir, he soon becomes entranced by his wife-prim and proper by day, wanton by night-and vows to learn her secrets. Knowing that Jasper is under pressure to marry, Melisande Fleming grasps her fate with both hands and volunteers to wed him. All Jasper wants is to find a lady who will put up with him long enough to wed so he can retreat to his life of debauchery-a life that keeps the haunting memories of his past at bay.

more Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, has a problem: he needs to marry and produce an heir to the title. Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, has a problem: he needs to marry and produce an heir to the title. But can their relationship survive the fallout from Samuel's investigation? less Despite Emeline's belief in Vale's innocence and her refusal to break off her betrothal, she and Samuel begin a passionate affair. Samuel suspects that the person responsible for her brother's death is Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, a family friend since childhood-and Emeline's fiancé. Not only does he defy convention with his unusual dress, his sensual smile, and his forthright manner, but he survived the battle that killed her beloved brother.

Lady Emeline Gordon is captivated with Samuel. He believes his regiment was given up to the enemy and won't rest until he finds the traitor. What the ton doesn't know, though, is that Samuel is in London because of this massacre.

Not only is he self-made, American, and in the habit of wearing moccasins, but he is also notorious for fleeing a battle in which several English gentlemen lost their lives. more The ton loves nothing more than a good scandal, and they're giddy with the appearance of wealthy Samuel Hartley. The ton loves nothing more than a good scandal, and they're giddy with the appearance of wealthy Samuel Hartley.

To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt