Author: Lucinda Brant

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-11-21

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 9781502344045

Opposites attract. Appearances can deceive. A dashing and rugged facade hides the vulnerable man within. He will gamble with his life, but never his heart. Always the observer, never the observed, her fragility hides conviction. She will risk everything for love. One fateful night they collide. The attraction is immediate, the consequences profound... London and Hampshire, 1777: The story of Alisdair 'Dair' Fitzstuart; nobleman, ex-soldier, and rogue, and Aurora 'Rory' Talbot; spinster, pineapple fancier, and granddaughter of England's Spymaster General, and how they fall in love. Awards for this Book 2014 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Medalist: Romance-Historical 2014 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Finalist: Fiction-Historical Book Details Series: Stand-alone fourth book in the highly acclaimed ROXTON family saga Classification: Parental Guidance Recommended (mild sensuality) Length: Full-length novel (148,000 words, 454 printed pages Edition: First edition Style: Classic romance with a modern voice Connecting Books DAIR DEVIL is a stand-alone novel, but many readers enjoy it as part of a series: Lucinda's characters inhabit the same meticulously-researched 18th Century world and all books cross-reference people and events throughout. You can explore the details and delve deeper into the history within each book by visiting LucindaBrantAuthor on Pinterest. Should you wish to read the books in chronological order, here is the sequence: Roxton Family Saga 1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia) 1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb) 1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon) 1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory) 1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher) In progress 1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa) In progress Salt Hendon Series 1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane) 1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline) 1767 A FAIRY CHRISTMAS (Kitty and Tom); a short story in SILVER BELLS COLLECTION, a Timeless Romance anthology Alec Halsey Mystery Series Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem) Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda) Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad) In progress Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Evil lurks in Edinburgh) In progress Reviews "Book four in an unsurpassed series of historical romances. Hard for me to choose a favorite so far but DAIR DEVIL is going to be hard to top. It starts as a joyous romp and evolves into a mesmerizing page turner. Any fan of historical romance is sure to fall in love with this series and by extension its author Lucinda Brant." -- SWurman: 5 STAR Top Pick Night Owl Reviews "Lucinda Brant delights her fans with another passionate romance. The story encompasses politics and intrigue, both at home and abroad, and also the secrets and lies of a great and powerful family." -- Fiona Ingram: 5 STARS, a Readers' Favorite International Book Award Medalist