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Devil #4
The Northern Devil
Every woman needs a devil by her side.
Rachel Davis would rather risk death than remain a prisoner of the ruthless man intent on gaining her inheritance. Trapped on a private train with the villain, she makes a desperate bid for escape and runs into the arms of an unlikely savior. Aristocratic, arrogant, and deeply cynical about love, Lucas Grainger is her last choice for a husband-even a husband of convenience. But desperate times call for desperate taking Lucas to bed and submitting to his tender, hungry desires may be her only hope.
Lucas Grainger has sworn never to take a wife, but he's not about to let anyone else marry Rachel. He has his own reasons for marrying the gentle, quick-witted widow, reasons she need not know. But holding Rachel night after night awakens deeper hungers than he has ever known, and a calculated marriage soon yields to a blissful, blinding-and dangerous-passion. For if Rachel knew who Lucas really was-of the dark secrets that haunt him-she'd never choose him as her protector.
Theirs is a union both erotic and enduring, and any man who tries to part Lucas from the woman he loves will have the devil to pay.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2007
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Diane Whiteside
30 books122 followersBy day, Diane Whiteside builds and designs computer systems for the government. By night, she escapes into a world of alpha males and the unique women who turn their lives upside down. Noticing the lack of a husband to keep Diane in line, her Tibetan Terrier stepped up to the plate and makes sure that Diane does everything The Right Way which means lots of walks and dog treats. For more information about Diane plus her alpha males, unique women, and Tibetan Terriers, her website.
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June 22, 2008
This has been a very enjoyable series for me. Reading two people coming together and falling in love...despite sometimes not really wanting too is always a lot of fun!
Lucas Grainger has vowed to never marry. This decision has caused some heartache in this life, but he insists on being alone. When he finds out his friend and recently widowed Rachel Davis is being held by two horrible men determined to take her widows portion he rescues her. When Lucas finds out the only way for Rachel to keep the inheritance is by marriage, he marries her out of neccessity.
I thought the story of Rachel and Lucas falling in love despite themselves was lovely. I really enjoyed this book and hated for it to end. There was some really great character development between the two main characters and I loved losing myself into their story.
Lucas Grainger has vowed to never marry. This decision has caused some heartache in this life, but he insists on being alone. When he finds out his friend and recently widowed Rachel Davis is being held by two horrible men determined to take her widows portion he rescues her. When Lucas finds out the only way for Rachel to keep the inheritance is by marriage, he marries her out of neccessity.
I thought the story of Rachel and Lucas falling in love despite themselves was lovely. I really enjoyed this book and hated for it to end. There was some really great character development between the two main characters and I loved losing myself into their story.
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September 24, 2020i read the hardcover edition, 296 pages.
May 15, 2009
Diane Whiteside can be a hit or miss author. She does have a talent for writing unusual, creative, and sensual love scenes and scenarios. That's not the case with The Northern Devil, though - the love scenes are boring and overused. The book also misses the mark with over-the-top villains.
Rachel Davis is a widow about to come into quite a deal of money from her dead husband. She, along with her mother and sister, are being held captive by Albert Collins, her late husband's principle trustee. Collins plans to force Rachel to wed his son and so produce the child necessary to collect the inheritance. Rachel feels she would not long survive after the marriage, and through some interesting maneuvering on her part, is able to escape, winding up in the arms of her friend and savior, Lucas Grainger.
Rachel's husband was Lucas's mentor and superior officer in the Union Army during the war. Lucas has always admired Rachel and kept in touch with her through letters as he ventured out west. When he finds out what has happened to Rachel, he comes to her rescue and offers to marry her for her protection. He is not at all averse to trying to get Rachel pregnant so she can get her money and believes that this may also be a way for him to find fulfillment in his own life. They quickly marry, consummate the marriage to the fullest and then go on the run as they try to find a way to outwit the greedy people who want them both dead.
I had a hard time warming up to Rachel and Lucas. Their personalities fell flat and their love scenes were cold, impersonal, and unoriginal. I found myself yawning as our two lovers boinked liked bunnies, ran from the bad guys, and then boinked some more. I also found myself cringing whenever the word "pearl" was invoked to describe a certain part of a woman's anatomy - and it was used over and over and over again.
For an "on the run" story, there was very little action. Most of the action, when there was any, took place on trains, at train depots, or the surrounding area. The limited locations made this seem less of a road romance and more of a cabin romance - it certainly gave me cabin fever! The secondary plots were underdeveloped and made no sense to the overall story. It was like Whiteside became bored with her own story and began writing on automatic pilot - I know that I was bored.
I really wish I could express any enjoyment for The Northern Devil. I was very disappointed by the overall story and worry that the once original Whiteside seems to have lost her spark.
Rachel Davis is a widow about to come into quite a deal of money from her dead husband. She, along with her mother and sister, are being held captive by Albert Collins, her late husband's principle trustee. Collins plans to force Rachel to wed his son and so produce the child necessary to collect the inheritance. Rachel feels she would not long survive after the marriage, and through some interesting maneuvering on her part, is able to escape, winding up in the arms of her friend and savior, Lucas Grainger.
Rachel's husband was Lucas's mentor and superior officer in the Union Army during the war. Lucas has always admired Rachel and kept in touch with her through letters as he ventured out west. When he finds out what has happened to Rachel, he comes to her rescue and offers to marry her for her protection. He is not at all averse to trying to get Rachel pregnant so she can get her money and believes that this may also be a way for him to find fulfillment in his own life. They quickly marry, consummate the marriage to the fullest and then go on the run as they try to find a way to outwit the greedy people who want them both dead.
I had a hard time warming up to Rachel and Lucas. Their personalities fell flat and their love scenes were cold, impersonal, and unoriginal. I found myself yawning as our two lovers boinked liked bunnies, ran from the bad guys, and then boinked some more. I also found myself cringing whenever the word "pearl" was invoked to describe a certain part of a woman's anatomy - and it was used over and over and over again.
For an "on the run" story, there was very little action. Most of the action, when there was any, took place on trains, at train depots, or the surrounding area. The limited locations made this seem less of a road romance and more of a cabin romance - it certainly gave me cabin fever! The secondary plots were underdeveloped and made no sense to the overall story. It was like Whiteside became bored with her own story and began writing on automatic pilot - I know that I was bored.
I really wish I could express any enjoyment for The Northern Devil. I was very disappointed by the overall story and worry that the once original Whiteside seems to have lost her spark.
August 9, 2016
The fourth book the the steamy series Devil by Diane Whiteside. I enjoyed it. Steamy with a plot!
October 8, 2009
She has to get married so that the Collins don't have access to her trust. She marries Lucas. Surprise! It works out.
August 5, 2012
Hot sex scenes. Good description.
August 19, 2015
a good read
January 20, 2018
Take this review with a grain of salt, as I'm sure this is a fine novel for the genre, which I rarely read. The sex scenes are pretty steamy, anyway.
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