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A Devil in Disguise
Years ago, when Nick Tallings, the recent Duke of Huntly, watched his family destroyed at the hands of a merciless nobleman, he vowed revenge. But his efforts had been futile, as his enemy, Lord Rutland is without weakness.
Until now...
With his rival finally happily married, Nick is able to set his ruthless scheme into motion. His plot hinges upon Lord Rutland's innocent, empty-headed sister-in-law, Justina Barrett. Nick will ruin her, marry her, and then leave her brokenhearted.
A Lady Dreaming of Love
From the moment Justina Barrett makes her Come Out, she is labeled a Diamond. Even with her ruthless father determined to sell her off to the highest bidder, Justina never gives up on her hope for a good, honorable gentleman who values her wit more than her looks.
A Not-So-Chance Meeting
Nick's ploy to ensnare Justina falls neatly into place in the streets of London. With each carefully orchestrated encounter, he slips further and further inside the lady's heart, never anticipating that Justina, with her quick wit and strength, will break down his own defenses. As Nick's plans begins to unravel, he's left to determine which is more importantâ??Justina's love or his vow for vengeance. But can Justina ever forgive the duke who deceived her?
After all this time waiting to find a way to get back at Rutland, Nick has gone from a penniless boy to a rich Duke. Rutland is now a happily married man and Nick plots to get to him through his wife's family but he never thought he'd fall in love with Rutland's sister-in-law.
As the 13th book in Christi Caldwell's Heart of a Duke series, the characters continue to be interesting and well worth the read. This couple must fight for their Happily Ever After. Justina fights to be seen as something other than a pretty doll without a thought in her head and Nick must fight to put aside his past hatred and pain to let love into his life. The struggles make the ending all the more sweet. ( )