Spotlight: The Devil and The Heiress by Harper St. George (book review + review)

The Devil and the Heiress
by Harper St. George

Publication Date: June 29, 2021
Berkley Publishing

Series: The Gilded Age Heiresses Book 2
Genre: Historical Romance

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…

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About the Author

Harper St. George was raised in rural Alabama and along the tranquil coast of northwest Florida. It was a setting filled with stories of the old days that instilled in her a love of history, romance, and adventure. By high school, she had discovered the historical romance novel which combined all of those elements into one perfect package. She has been hooked ever since.

She lives in the Atlanta area with her husband and two children. When not writing, she can be found devouring her husband’s amazing cooking and reading. She would love to hear from you. Please visit her website at www.harperstgeorge.com. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

Review

Having read Harper St. George’s first book in the Gilded Age Heiresses series, I thought I was prepared. Though I hadn’t particularly cared for either character when introduced in The Heiress Gets a Duke, I could see the potential between them. So, my expectations were set, but oh-my-heart, did they ever get blown out of the water by The Devil and The Heiress.

Violet Crenshaw is more than a quiet, compliant heiress willing to marry for a title with the best connections for her family business. And Christian Halston, the Earl of Leigh, is of deeper character than the wastrel and rake he presents to the world. With the circumstances formed by schemes, ambitions, and social mores soon seeing them scandalously traveling without a chaperone, Christian’s lies help move the plot in a direction that jeopardizes any hope for a happily ever after.

With one of the best uses of the one-bed trope I’ve ever read, although the thought occurred that my preference for this story would have been more closed-door, The Devil and the Heiress had me completely charmed by Violet’s hidden bluestocking tendencies and Christian’s self-reformation of his rakish ways. And while I suspect this may be my favorite of the series, I am excited for book three.

This review refers to a NetGalley digital copy I voluntarily received and read. A positive review was not required and these are simply my own honest opinions.

Blog Tour Schedule

Tuesday, June 29
Review at Reader_ceygo
Guest Post at Novels Alive
Review at Probably at the Library

Wednesday, June 30
Excerpt at SplendeurCaisse
Review at Two Bookish Babes

Thursday, July 1
Review & Interview at Books & Benches

Friday, July 2
Review at The Romance Dish
Review at Madwoman in the Attic

Monday, July 5
Review + Excerpt at Elodie’s Reading Corner

Tuesday, July 6
Review at andreajanel_reads

Wednesday, July 7
Review at Rajiv’s Reviews

Thursday, July 8
Review at Gwendalyn’s Books

Friday, July 9
Review at Nursebookie

Monday, July 12
Review at Anna’s Book Blog

Tuesday, July 13
Review at Bookworlder

Wednesday, July 14
Review at Lu Reviews Books

Thursday, July 15
Review at Novels Alive

Monday, July 19
Review at The Lit Bitch
Review at Into the Hall of Books

Wednesday, July 21
Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit

Thursday, July 22
Review at McCombs on Main

Friday, July 23
Review at Chasing Leslie
Review at Amy’s Booket List

Monday, July 26
Review at Chicks, Rogues, and Scandals

Tuesday, July 27
Review at Passages to the Past

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