The Devil and the Heiress

Gilded Age Heiresses, Book 2

By: Harper St. George

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Sparks fly when a runaway heiress bargains with a devilish rogue to escape a marriage of convenience.

No one would guess that beneath Violet Crenshaw's ladylike demeanor lies the heart of a rebel. American heiresses looking to secure English lords must be on their best behavior, but Violet has other plans. She intends to flee London and the marriage her parents have arranged to become a published author - if only the wickedly handsome earl who inspired her most outrageously sinful character didn't insist on coming with her.

Christian Halston, earl of Leigh, has a scheme of his own: escort the surprisingly spirited dollar princess north and use every delicious moment in close quarters to convince Violet to marry him. Christian needs an heiress to rebuild his Scottish estate, but the more time he spends with Violet, the more he realizes what he really needs is her - by his side, near his heart, in his bed.

Though Christian's burning glances offer unholy temptation, Violet has no intention of surrendering herself or her newfound freedom in a permanent deal with the devil. It's going to take more than pretty words to prove this fortune hunter's love is true....

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Harper Nieh (P)2021 Tantor

Justine Eyre such a wonderful narrator

Love this series. Such a great book and narrator. Highly recommend. Justin Eyre is such a wonderful narrator.

What kind of heroine is that?

She's the typical heroine: beautiful and smart. But so childish as to be cruel. that separation was just cruel especially since the hero keeps trying to explain and she won't even try to see another point of view. Narrow minded and chilish - that's not a good heroine to me.

Even better than the first one

This book gave me all the feels! Just loved it! I didn't roll my eyes once and even cried a bit.

Again, cute! And a good history lesson.

Interesting characters and convoluted plot. The book about her sister was the same way. Taking place during 1875, both England and the U.S. are going through growing pains regarding women’s rights both voting and individual/property rights. Women are no longer the property of their fathers and husbands. They are now individual in their own rights. Women are coming out of poverty due to the mismanagement of their property by people who are supposed to love them and care for them. It was an interesting time for women equal only to the time of the ERA in our own time in the 70’s. Women were no longer chattel.

Great Story

Truly enjoying this trilogy. Loved getting to know all the characters and each one’s personality. Super fun listening!