The Devil S Heiress

Her novels have been praised as “stunning” by Publishers Weekly and “exquisitely sensual” by Library Journal. Now, New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley delivers another spellbinder…an intriguing tale of daring deception—and breathless desire. The Prey She is called the Devil’s Heiress. Burdened with the wealth of a man she despised, Clarissa Greystone is a fortune-hunter’s dream. The Hawk No one needs a fortune more than Major George Hawkinville. Fresh from the battlefields of Waterloo, he embarks on a campaign to win Clarissa’s money. The Hunt To protect his family’s good name, Hawk must ignore the hunger in his heart. But nothing can prepare him for the truths that come to light—or the passion that ignites—when Clarissa boldly steps into his trap….

A BuzzFeed Best Romance of 2021! 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....

When a rake beyond redemption… A walking scandal surviving on little more than wits, whisky, and wicked skills in the bedchamber, Benedict Chatham, the new Marquess of Rutherford, is at the end of his rope. Deeply in debt and down to his last farthing, he must marry nothing short of an absolute fortune, or risk utter ruin. Must marry for money… Enter Miss Charlotte Lancaster, unfashionably tall heiress to just such a fortune and a clumsy, redheaded disaster in her five London seasons. While she dreams of leaving England for a life of trade in America, her father schemes to trade her dowry for a title—and Marchioness of Rutherford will do nicely. Charlotte wants her independence, not a husband, and certainly not a disreputable devil who renders her weak and wobbly with a single scorching glance. But she’s a practical sort, and a year with the devil might buy her freedom … provided she can resist his seductive charms. That shouldn’t prove a problem, for he could not possibly want someone like her, and the feeling is mutual. Really. It is. Love grows in the most unexpected places… When her father demands a startling price for his daughter’s hand—one year of fidelity and sobriety—Chatham must change his libertine ways … at least temporarily. And when he does, Charlotte begins to see him in a new light—not as the scandalous charmer she married, but as the husband she just might adore.

Burdened with the wealth of a man she despised, Clarissa Greystone is a fortune hunter's dream. Major George Hawkinville, just returned from the battlefields of Waterloo, embarks on a campaign to win the hand--if not the heart--of a wealthy heiress. But when Clarissa boldly steps into his trap, Hawk is unprepared for the passion that ignites.

A BuzzFeed Best Romance of 2021! 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....

"The Heiress" is a play written by John Burgoyne, an English playwright and politician known for his contributions to 18th-century theater. Set in the aristocratic circles of Georgian England, Burgoyne's play explores themes of love, ambition, and social status. The narrative revolves around the titular character, an heiress named Clara, who finds herself at the center of a romantic entanglement involving two suitors from different social backgrounds. As Clara navigates the complexities of her romantic relationships, she must also contend with the expectations and pressures placed upon her by society and her family. Burgoyne's play is characterized by its witty dialogue, intricate plot twists, and sharp social commentary. Through the interactions of its characters and the unfolding of its plot, "The Heiress" sheds light on the customs, values, and class distinctions of Georgian society.