- Paperback
- Publisher: Avon (September 1987)
- ISBN-10: 9994073540
- ISBN-13: 978-9994073542
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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A rich tale with various subplots that deliver a refreshing amount of mystery, suspense, and tension. When combined with the flourishing romance between the hero and heroine, it makes for an exciting read. (The Long and Short of It Reviews 20101123)
I flew through the pages so easily with smiles, some laughs, and even had tears that threatened to fall from my eyes. (The Book Faery 20101130)
Timeless... Filled to the brim with historical richness and sexual tension. (Night Owl Reviews 20101130)
What a fantastic read! Devil's Desire is a Regency era novel with all that makes that genre exciting and appealing to readers (History Undressed 20101201)
A book for the ages. (RomFan Reviews 20101206)
Wonderful story that just jumped off the pages with characters so likeable....even when they weren't...that I was almost sad to see it end. (Seriously Reviewed 20101220)
Devil's Desire contains all of the tension and conflict that you would expect from a well-crafted regency with the great writing of Laurie McBain. (Books Like Breathing 20110103)
The writing flows smoothly and the fantastical scenes spring to life in a way that kept me turning pages. (All About Romance 20110107)
Devil's Desire is a fun romantic escape with its likable characters, plot twists and satisfying ending... A keeper. (Sarai is Reading What? 20110110)
Good characters - to like or not - and engaging writing make this interesting. (Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf 20110509)
A fantastic, fast-paced tale that leaves your heart racing and your palms sweating. (Coffee Time Romance )
A definite must read. (Luxury Reading )
Full of adventure, suspense and surprise. (Book Chick City ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
I flew through the pages so easily with smiles, some laughs, and even had tears that threatened to fall from my eyes. (The Book Faery 20101130)
Timeless... Filled to the brim with historical richness and sexual tension. (Night Owl Reviews 20101130)
What a fantastic read! Devil's Desire is a Regency era novel with all that makes that genre exciting and appealing to readers (History Undressed 20101201)
A book for the ages. (RomFan Reviews 20101206)
Wonderful story that just jumped off the pages with characters so likeable....even when they weren't...that I was almost sad to see it end. (Seriously Reviewed 20101220)
Devil's Desire contains all of the tension and conflict that you would expect from a well-crafted regency with the great writing of Laurie McBain. (Books Like Breathing 20110103)
The writing flows smoothly and the fantastical scenes spring to life in a way that kept me turning pages. (All About Romance 20110107)
Devil's Desire is a fun romantic escape with its likable characters, plot twists and satisfying ending... A keeper. (Sarai is Reading What? 20110110)
Good characters - to like or not - and engaging writing make this interesting. (Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf 20110509)
A fantastic, fast-paced tale that leaves your heart racing and your palms sweating. (Coffee Time Romance )
A definite must read. (Luxury Reading )
Full of adventure, suspense and surprise. (Book Chick City ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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<p> <I> What readers say about Devil's Desire: </I> </P> <p> <I>'One of my all-time favorite romances.'</I> </P> <p> <I>'I just love this book! Each scene keeps you turning the pages.'</I> </P> <p> <I>'What a pleasure to read an author I know will never disappoint me!'</I> </P> <p>They called him the devil... </P> <p>With his seductive golden eyes and sin-black hair, it's no wonder Lord Alex Trevegne has earned himself the sinister title-not to mention his reputation as one of the most notorious rakes in England.</P> <p>And she's the only one who can conquer him... </P> <p>When fate throws Alex and Elysia into a scandalous situation, Alex suddenly finds it surprisingly difficult to tear himself away from her.</P> <p>As an unexpected passion blossoms between them, Elysia begins to wonder if after a lifetime of heartache she's finally found heaven in the arms of the devil.</P> <p> <I> Praise for Laurie McBain: </I> </P> <p>'McBain's skill at shaping characters and propelling the plot distinguishes her.'<br> <I>-Publishers Weekly</I> </P> <p>'Well-crafted and wonderfully romantic. Readers are rewarded with teeming atmosphere.'<br> <I>-Romantic Times</I> </P> <p>'Vivid sense of description, colorful characters... I found myself happily lost in the magnificence of the storytelling.'<br> <I>-Los Angeles Herald Examiner</I> </P>
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May 26 2004
Format:Paperback
This book was first published by Avon April 1975.
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IMPETUOUS DESIRE- A severe beating was Elysia's first indication that she would have to battle alone to achieve her destiny. Young and beautiful, born into English nobility, Elysia was suddenly an orphan- and cought in the clutches of an aged, spiteful aunt whose brutality toward Elysia forced her to flee for her life.
SEARING PASSION- Alone and penniless, she embarked on a perilous journey through the English countryside, only to encounter the man they called the 'Devil'- Lord Alex Trevegne, with his jet-black hair, golden gypsy eyes and enormous sensual appetites. Women meant but one thing to the arrogant Lord Alex- until he met Elysia...
ENDURING LOVE- Thrown together by sinister forces into an alliance of hatred, Elysia and Alex soon felt stirrings of passion for each other- like none they'd ever felt. But pride kept them apart, until that one night when all the world seemed to explode-and the deep-seated rivers of emotion within Alex and Elysia burst into the white heat of desire and destiny!
real romance
April 9 2004
Format:Paperback
to be honest, the hero was hard and at times very dark, whichis one of the greatest appeals to the novel. Lets be honest we don't read romances to hear about biddable male characters that we could meet in the supermarket. We want the hard bad guy, trapped in the confines of a novel, that's part of the charm of romance. Alex in devil's desire delivers this.
If you are a reader that refuses to pretend that you disaprove of this type of hero,this book is a five.
On the other hand Elysia at times is kind of irritating , her high morals and stuck up ways, may distance some readers.
But all in all a better romance than most written nowadays.
If you are a reader that refuses to pretend that you disaprove of this type of hero,this book is a five.
On the other hand Elysia at times is kind of irritating , her high morals and stuck up ways, may distance some readers.
But all in all a better romance than most written nowadays.
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