Devil's Prize

✍ Scribed by Martin, Kat

• Book ID: 106870071
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: en-GB
• Weight: 279 KB
• Series: Garrick 3
• Category: Fiction
• ISBN-13: 9780312532598

✦ Synopsis

From Publishers Weekly

Determined to match wits with Damien, the scandalous Earl of Falon, Alexa Garrick recklessly consents to meet him at the whist table. More than #90,000 in losses later, Alexa discovers that money isn't what Damien has in mind. Convinced that his brother Peter killed himself because Alexa had spurned the attentions of a "penniless second son," Damien is determined to see that Alexa pays for his family's loss. The earl's suggestion that they meet privately to discuss her debt intrigues Alexa, as does the handsome earl himself. But when their meeting is observed and Alexa's reputation ruined, as he planned, Damien offers to marry her to protect her honor, deluding himself into thinking that a loveless marriage will be but another form of revenge. Martin's (Bold Angel) story is delightful and her character insights astute. Though Damien might easily have slipped into villainhood, the author rescues him with scenes that ring true-as when he visits Peter's grave with his mother. Martin also deftly manages the sometimes tricky task of injecting humor without compromising her characters or making them jokey.
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Review

Seeking revenge for his brother's death, Damien Falon sets a trap for the beautiful young heiress, Alexa Garrick. Winning a fortune from her at the gaming tables, Damien demands payment immediately. When she cannot pay, he tells her that spending one night with him will settle her debt and also ruin her. He expected Alexa to be a spoiled, pampered socialite, but when he realizes he has been wrong about her, Damien abandons his plan and tries to protect her reputation. Alexa is intrigued by the handsome Lord Falon. After her friend Peter died, she went into seclusion and has only just come out for the Season. Damien pursues her relentlessly, making Alexa feel things she's never felt before. But Damien is a man of many faces and Alexa isn't sure what he wants from her. When they are caught in a compromising situation, Damien offers to marry Alexa and avoid a duel with her brother. Believing Damien only wants to marry her for her money, Alexa is shocked to find out he is Peter's brother. Damien no longer wants revenge, but realizes they must stay married to protect Alexa. They agree to make the best of their marriage, despite the wishes of Damien's family. Damien and Alexa are only just beginning to get to know each other when Alexa discovers Damien has been hiding a dangerous secret a secret that threatens to destroy their fragile new relationship. Not knowing what to do, Alexa makes a decision that may cost Damien his life and end their chance for love.Dazzling! Kat Martin once again delivers a sensual romance her readers will love! Passion, romance, intrigue, and Revenge! Devil's Prize has it all a well-crafted story of the highest caliber! Kat Martin continues to prove herself as a storyteller, weaving all the elements of good fiction into a wonderfully satisfying book! Fans of historical romance will love this book!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From