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The Devil's Match (The Devil DeVere #4)
by
Victoria Vane (Goodreads Author)
NOTE: This is the second part of Diana and DeVere's two part story that begins in THE DEVIL YOU KNOW and book #4 in a tightly connected series that should be read in order
Once burned twice shy… but when old flames come together…passion reignites...
When burned once… Arriving in London as her goddaughter's chaperone, Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley wants to avoid her...more
Once burned twice shy… but when old flames come together…passion reignites...
When burned once… Arriving in London as her goddaughter's chaperone, Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley wants to avoid her...more
ebook, 132 pages
Published
August 24th 2012
by Breathless Press
(first published August 23rd 2012)
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Aug 24, 2012
UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Historical Romance lovers
Recommended to UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish by:
Victoria Vane
Once burned twice shy… but when old flames come together…passion reignites...
The Devil’s Match is the fourth and final book in Victoria Vane’s The Devil DeVere series and such a fitting end to Vic and Diana’s story. It's true what they say about "opposites attract" because never have two people been so poorly suited, and yet, so perfectly matched!
When burned once…...more
Arriving in London as her goddaughter's chaperone, Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley wants to avoid her erstwhile lover at all c
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**5 big stars**
What a wonderful book! The story starts right after Vesta and Hew are gone and Diana demands from DeVere an explanation for her goddaughter's disappearance. Obviously she found him in one of his many moments of debauchery, which makes her angry, frustrated and a little excited.
"Your revile me!" Diana spat. "I will expect your call with a full explanation at nine o'clock on the morrow."
"An ungodly hour," he replied. "I doubt I shall have risen before two."
Diana spun toward the doo...more
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4.5 stars
Victoria Vane has written a fitting story for the Devil DeVere, amping up the heat levels for this profligate's lifestyle. But still maintaining her expected high standards of historical detail.
Diana and DeVere have history.
DeVere is tiring of his lifestyle
Diana is intent on bringing DeVere to his knees. For that she needs some lessons
And an opportunity
A little almond oil
But the course of true love never did run smooth
Ahh, but this is romance, so there will be a happily-ever-after...more
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Aug 18, 2012
Karla
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone!!
Shelves:
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scorching-hot,
scrumptious-hero,
sea-world-misting-fan-worthy,
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sizzling-romance,
strong-willed-heroine,
sweat-inducing,
terrific-dialogue,
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yummy-men
Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance
5 DeVere-ly Delicious Stars!!! The Devil’s Match set me on FIRE!! Diana is the perfect 'match' for this Devil in every sense of the word. She is the one who lights the flame that IGNITES DeVere’s passion.
Ludovic is wicked, smug, indulges too much, and is devilishly delicious!! BUT, what I love about him most is deep down, he’s a good man, takes care of the ones he loves, no matter the cost to him. His ego might be inflated ten-fold, but we come to see, th...more
5 DeVere-ly Delicious Stars!!! The Devil’s Match set me on FIRE!! Diana is the perfect 'match' for this Devil in every sense of the word. She is the one who lights the flame that IGNITES DeVere’s passion.
Ludovic is wicked, smug, indulges too much, and is devilishly delicious!! BUT, what I love about him most is deep down, he’s a good man, takes care of the ones he loves, no matter the cost to him. His ego might be inflated ten-fold, but we come to see, th...more
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5 Deliciously, delectable stars!
Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley finds herself back in London, on DeVere's doorstep, wanting an explanation to the sudden disappearance of her goddaughter Vesta. Only to be confronted with immoral and self-indulgent behaviour from the Devil himself. After no contact from him for the last four years, the passion they once shared has turned to bitterness.
Ludovic "The Devil" DeVere has become bored with his life of debauchery. When Diana is forced to seek his he...more
Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley finds herself back in London, on DeVere's doorstep, wanting an explanation to the sudden disappearance of her goddaughter Vesta. Only to be confronted with immoral and self-indulgent behaviour from the Devil himself. After no contact from him for the last four years, the passion they once shared has turned to bitterness.
Ludovic "The Devil" DeVere has become bored with his life of debauchery. When Diana is forced to seek his he...more
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MINI-EXCERPT:
DeVere's gaze narrowed. "Why so concerned for my brother? One might think you have feelings for Hew."
"What if I did?" she retorted. "It's no business of yours! Besides, your abominable machinations have already destroyed any potential of that."
DeVere rose and came to her, perching himself on the arm of the settle. "My honorable and straitlaced brother could never satisfy a woman like you, Diana. He could never plumb the depths of your passion...unlock your secret desires."
His voice...more
DeVere's gaze narrowed. "Why so concerned for my brother? One might think you have feelings for Hew."
"What if I did?" she retorted. "It's no business of yours! Besides, your abominable machinations have already destroyed any potential of that."
DeVere rose and came to her, perching himself on the arm of the settle. "My honorable and straitlaced brother could never satisfy a woman like you, Diana. He could never plumb the depths of your passion...unlock your secret desires."
His voice...more
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The Devil’s Match deserves all these accolades because Ms Vane has definitely struck gold with the final part of DeVere and Diana’s story. It’s innovative, compelling, heart-breaking, passionate, romantic, and funny. An unforgettable experience.
The things I LOVED about this novella:
Setting
Once again I was swept back to the Georgian era; an age of elegance, decadence, self-indulgence and extravagance which Ms Vane captures so brilliantly.
Story
SPOILER FREE
Nothing more than a few teasers:-
The stin...more
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★★★★★ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Eva Hathaway is the narrator again for part two of Ludovic and Diana’s story. I really appreciated her delivery of Salime’s (“Jewel of the East”) accent. She is still hitting her “S” letters harder than necessary, but the story is so good, I got totally drawn into the telling.
Ms. Hathaway does a nice job differentiating the characters, infusing their personalities and appropriate tones for the situat...more
Available at http://www.etsy.com/
★★★★★ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Eva Hathaway is the narrator again for part two of Ludovic and Diana’s story. I really appreciated her delivery of Salime’s (“Jewel of the East”) accent. She is still hitting her “S” letters harder than necessary, but the story is so good, I got totally drawn into the telling.
Ms. Hathaway does a nice job differentiating the characters, infusing their personalities and appropriate tones for the situat...more
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The Devil has met his match!
The Devil’s Match is the fourth installment of the Devil Devere Series by Victoria Vane. This one had me crying. Devil DeVere and Diana keep ending up at odds with each other and it just made me cry! They need and want each other so much and it just kept falling apart!
As the series has continued, the heat level has risen, until it’s pretty dang hot! The passion between Devil and Diana has grown until it’s scorching and I felt like I was going to combust just reading a...more
The Devil’s Match is the fourth installment of the Devil Devere Series by Victoria Vane. This one had me crying. Devil DeVere and Diana keep ending up at odds with each other and it just made me cry! They need and want each other so much and it just kept falling apart!
As the series has continued, the heat level has risen, until it’s pretty dang hot! The passion between Devil and Diana has grown until it’s scorching and I felt like I was going to combust just reading a...more
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I love this book. The fabulous conclusion to a fabulous series. As I was reading it, I had one of those tough moments when a novel is so good, I don't want to put it down, but if I don't stop reading, it will end too soon. I had to start rationing it out. What a fabulous problem to have.
The devil gets his due, or his heart in the conclusion of DeVere and Diana story. Everything from book one to the Devil's Match is like a crescendo.
We got the story of how these two became such bitter enemies but still had that burning passion that they fight tooth and nail.
These two's sexual tension and banter were so wonderfully done, I never wanted it to end. It was nicely done how these two finally come together while letting the walls that built around their hearts finally fall.
Victot...more
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5+! Holy smokes, this series is so amazingly good! I glommed all four books. And while I really enjoyed book 1 & 2, it turns out they were just the warm up act for book 3 & 4. With each book the plot thickens, the heat gets hotter and hotter, and twists and turns came faster and faster. If you’re a fan of spicy, erotic historical romances, I couldn’t recommend this series enough.
THE DEVILS MATCH (book 4 of The Devil DeVere series) is the conclusion to Lord DeVere and Lady Diana’s story....more
THE DEVILS MATCH (book 4 of The Devil DeVere series) is the conclusion to Lord DeVere and Lady Diana’s story....more
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Apr 26, 2013
Miranda Davis
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
historical romance/erotica lovers
Recommended to Miranda by:
Jill
Shelves:
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I have a miserable, end of the cold season cold. But I have forgotten all about it. Why? Other reviews may dance around why they like this series, and this book in it. I'll just put it out there: This author writes the steamiest, tease and denial erotica I've come across. Seriously.
It starts with little things. Devil Devere kisses Diana his temptress and bete noire, but it doesn't happen as I expect. The heroine's response is better -- I respect her for it tremendously -- and righter, given her...more
It starts with little things. Devil Devere kisses Diana his temptress and bete noire, but it doesn't happen as I expect. The heroine's response is better -- I respect her for it tremendously -- and righter, given her...more
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The Devil's Match comes back to the 'current' timeline of The Virgin Huntress, and picks up where that story left off. Vesta has landed Hugh, and they are preparing to marry. Diana, after not having seen DeVere for four years, is dreading the prospect of meeting up with him. She is not able to separate matters of the heart with excesses of the flesh, and has never fully gotten over DeVere.
DeVere, being...well, his randy self; immediately wishes to re-ignite the relationship, and explains the hol...more
DeVere, being...well, his randy self; immediately wishes to re-ignite the relationship, and explains the hol...more
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There absolutely could not have been a better conclusion to Diana and Ludovic DeVere's tale!
The 'Devil's' past is finally revealed. From his shocking beginnings to compassionate actions it becomes clear that DeVere isn't exactly the villain that Diana and society think him to be.
Diana finally learns to overcome her insecurities and embrace her long denied feelings.
The Devil's Match has certain turned out to be the most erotic in the DeVere series. Not because of the frequency of sexual encounter...more
The 'Devil's' past is finally revealed. From his shocking beginnings to compassionate actions it becomes clear that DeVere isn't exactly the villain that Diana and society think him to be.
Diana finally learns to overcome her insecurities and embrace her long denied feelings.
The Devil's Match has certain turned out to be the most erotic in the DeVere series. Not because of the frequency of sexual encounter...more
Love the Devil DeVere Series!
Viscount Ludovic DeVere has been hiding his heart because of his past, his parents, and his lack of faith in his ability to be a good match for anyone. But lately, he's hidden himself even deeper as he tries to forget the one woman who managed to crawl beneath his skin and touch his heart. Living in denial of his desire for Lady Diana, his denial that he is worthy of her love, denial that he can keep living his life wandering from woman to woman all the while still c...more
Viscount Ludovic DeVere has been hiding his heart because of his past, his parents, and his lack of faith in his ability to be a good match for anyone. But lately, he's hidden himself even deeper as he tries to forget the one woman who managed to crawl beneath his skin and touch his heart. Living in denial of his desire for Lady Diana, his denial that he is worthy of her love, denial that he can keep living his life wandering from woman to woman all the while still c...more
5 Luscious Stars
The fourth installment in Victoria Vane's The Devil DeVere Series and my Favorite! We are given Ludovic and Diana's story and I was enthralled! This one sizzles with heat and I held my breath wanting these two together! I loved it from beginning to end and did not want to put it down until finished.
Victoria Vane has done it again and given us a winner! I'm looking forward to reading more by this very talented writer!
There are so many wonderful reviews here from my GR friends. One...more
The fourth installment in Victoria Vane's The Devil DeVere Series and my Favorite! We are given Ludovic and Diana's story and I was enthralled! This one sizzles with heat and I held my breath wanting these two together! I loved it from beginning to end and did not want to put it down until finished.
Victoria Vane has done it again and given us a winner! I'm looking forward to reading more by this very talented writer!
There are so many wonderful reviews here from my GR friends. One...more
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LOVED!!! The perfect conclusion to Ludovic DeVere and Diana's love story!!! It also made me sooooo happy to have the couples from the first two books be such a big part of this one, it gave me the closure i was looking for! Everyone's HEAs are now complete!! :)
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Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
The Devil’s Match starts off right were book two in the series leaves off. This book finds the very sexy and deviant Viscount Ludovic DeVere pining over the only woman he’s never grown tired of. While dealing with the marriage of his beloved brother to his goddaughter and the fury of his best friend, Vic struggles to manage his growing feelings for his prickly former lover, Baroness Diana. Diana must face the man who open her eyes and...more
The Devil’s Match starts off right were book two in the series leaves off. This book finds the very sexy and deviant Viscount Ludovic DeVere pining over the only woman he’s never grown tired of. While dealing with the marriage of his beloved brother to his goddaughter and the fury of his best friend, Vic struggles to manage his growing feelings for his prickly former lover, Baroness Diana. Diana must face the man who open her eyes and...more
MY THOUGHTS:
THE DEVIL’S MATCH by Victoria Vane is an exciting erotic historical romance set in the Georgian era. It is book #4 in “The Devil DeVere” series,but can be read as a stand alone,although reading the other 3 in the series will give the reader a better depth of the hero of this story,. See,” “A WILD NIGHT’S BRIDE”, “THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS”, “THE DEVIL YOU KNOW”. This is the story of, Ludovic “The Devil” DeVere and Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley. Follow them on this fast paced,erotic...more
THE DEVIL’S MATCH by Victoria Vane is an exciting erotic historical romance set in the Georgian era. It is book #4 in “The Devil DeVere” series,but can be read as a stand alone,although reading the other 3 in the series will give the reader a better depth of the hero of this story,. See,” “A WILD NIGHT’S BRIDE”, “THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS”, “THE DEVIL YOU KNOW”. This is the story of, Ludovic “The Devil” DeVere and Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley. Follow them on this fast paced,erotic...more
Originally published at Book Lovers Inc
Everything has been leading up to this. Which might be both good and bad. It's possible to read A Wild Night's Bride, The Virgin Huntress and The Devil You Know on their own and enjoy them as much as I did Bride and Devil, or didn't in the case of Huntress, but The Devil's Match is the culmination of the story begun in the other three books. You need to have read at least The Devil You Know (or, one could say you need to already know how Diana knows the Dev...more
Everything has been leading up to this. Which might be both good and bad. It's possible to read A Wild Night's Bride, The Virgin Huntress and The Devil You Know on their own and enjoy them as much as I did Bride and Devil, or didn't in the case of Huntress, but The Devil's Match is the culmination of the story begun in the other three books. You need to have read at least The Devil You Know (or, one could say you need to already know how Diana knows the Dev...more
Aug 24, 2012
Kristin Anders
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
historical-romance,
romance-books-reviewed
The Devil DeVere series rating: 4 out of 5 stars
"The Devil's Match" is novella #4 in this novella series and
can be read as a stand-alone novel.
How are the sex scenes?
A twist for Georgian romance.
The East's Harem has an influence in this novella as the heroine learns there are many benefits to a...erm, massage.
How are the story lines?
Wonderful, if a bit rushed. There's a strict word count
and sometimes the scenes would read better with more transition.
Setting
"The Devil's Match" is a Georgian histo...more
"The Devil's Match" is novella #4 in this novella series and
can be read as a stand-alone novel.
How are the sex scenes?
A twist for Georgian romance.
The East's Harem has an influence in this novella as the heroine learns there are many benefits to a...erm, massage.
How are the story lines?
Wonderful, if a bit rushed. There's a strict word count
and sometimes the scenes would read better with more transition.
Setting
"The Devil's Match" is a Georgian histo...more
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Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance
Story Rating, 5 AMAZINGINGLY BRIGHT STARS!
Character Rating, 5 of the BRIGHTEST STARS IN THE SKY!
Romance Rating, 5 SPARKING STARS!
Heat Level, 5 BLAZING HOT STARS!
Overall Rating, MORE STARS THAN THE GALAXY!!
Can you tell that I LOVED this book? It was an AMAZING read for me. I LOVED the 3 previous books in this series, but this was the ALMOND OIL ON THE KAMIS :-) If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you’re just going to have to read for yourself to find...more
Story Rating, 5 AMAZINGINGLY BRIGHT STARS!
Character Rating, 5 of the BRIGHTEST STARS IN THE SKY!
Romance Rating, 5 SPARKING STARS!
Heat Level, 5 BLAZING HOT STARS!
Overall Rating, MORE STARS THAN THE GALAXY!!
Can you tell that I LOVED this book? It was an AMAZING read for me. I LOVED the 3 previous books in this series, but this was the ALMOND OIL ON THE KAMIS :-) If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you’re just going to have to read for yourself to find...more
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Author: Victoria Vane
Published By: Breathless Press
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:
"The Devil's Match" by Victoria Vane was the conclusion of 'The Devil DeVere Series #4 and did I get the icing on the cake...from this great ...YES! This author was able to portray all the research and history so often making you feel that you were actually there...and let's not forget about the beautiful illustrations that were presented. In this read you will get all of the what, wh...more
Published By: Breathless Press
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:
"The Devil's Match" by Victoria Vane was the conclusion of 'The Devil DeVere Series #4 and did I get the icing on the cake...from this great ...YES! This author was able to portray all the research and history so often making you feel that you were actually there...and let's not forget about the beautiful illustrations that were presented. In this read you will get all of the what, wh...more
Wow! Oh, was I supposed to say more? Ah, well! Let’s see-
Diana and DeVere together was combustible caliente. I have been waiting for the final match and conclusion to their story since book one of the series. The story arc built and built with mystery and intensity through the last book to finally explode in a very erotic battle of wits to determine who would call the shots for what kind of relationship they were to have. Was it to be DeVere who only sought to sate his lust and explore this uniq...more
Diana and DeVere together was combustible caliente. I have been waiting for the final match and conclusion to their story since book one of the series. The story arc built and built with mystery and intensity through the last book to finally explode in a very erotic battle of wits to determine who would call the shots for what kind of relationship they were to have. Was it to be DeVere who only sought to sate his lust and explore this uniq...more
Loved getting to the HEA!
As much as I loved getting to the happy ending, I think I liked The Devil You Know just a little bit better. Perhaps it was the build up or the amount of interaction? I'm not sure. None the less, I quite enjoyed this book. Seeing Ludovic and Diana finally together and happy was very satisfying. The epilogue was the icing on the cake! I did want to smack Ludovic upside the head - more than once! He was beyond stubborn in some things! In the end, he came around so I am wil...more
As much as I loved getting to the happy ending, I think I liked The Devil You Know just a little bit better. Perhaps it was the build up or the amount of interaction? I'm not sure. None the less, I quite enjoyed this book. Seeing Ludovic and Diana finally together and happy was very satisfying. The epilogue was the icing on the cake! I did want to smack Ludovic upside the head - more than once! He was beyond stubborn in some things! In the end, he came around so I am wil...more
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I have loved this entire series by Victoria Vane. Each installment in The Devil DeVere series is a novella, but each story is fully developed, very fun to read, and leaves you wanting more. The Devil's Match is the 4th novella in the series, and wraps up the story around the Viscount DeVere himself.
The Devil's Match picks up where book two, The Virgin Huntress left off. Vesta, DeVere's god-daughter had absconded with Hew, DeVere's brother, leaving Diana thoroughly angered at DeVere for aiding he...more
The Devil's Match picks up where book two, The Virgin Huntress left off. Vesta, DeVere's god-daughter had absconded with Hew, DeVere's brother, leaving Diana thoroughly angered at DeVere for aiding he...more
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I rated it 5 out of 5 stars.
Reviewed for TwoLips Reviews LLC
5 kisses, 1 pepper M/F, oral sex
Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley wants nothing more than to enjoy her visit to London. Acting as her goddaughter's chaperone, the last thing she intends is to come face to face with Viscount Ludovic " The Devil" DeVere. It's been four years since their night of heated passion, and since the Viscount...more
I rated it 5 out of 5 stars.
Reviewed for TwoLips Reviews LLC
5 kisses, 1 pepper M/F, oral sex
Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley wants nothing more than to enjoy her visit to London. Acting as her goddaughter's chaperone, the last thing she intends is to come face to face with Viscount Ludovic " The Devil" DeVere. It's been four years since their night of heated passion, and since the Viscount...more
A very big thank you to Victoria Vane for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. You know I love you lots ♡
After those fateful moments, four years later, Diana has grown angry and bitter. Expecting too see her attraction to Ludovic wane and diminish after all these years, she was dismayed that it has grown stronger and fiercer than before but she was very adamant in avoiding and denying it.
On the other hand, Ludovic has traveled abroad during those missing years...more
After those fateful moments, four years later, Diana has grown angry and bitter. Expecting too see her attraction to Ludovic wane and diminish after all these years, she was dismayed that it has grown stronger and fiercer than before but she was very adamant in avoiding and denying it.
On the other hand, Ludovic has traveled abroad during those missing years...more
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Oh wow, what a fabulous series! I was completely engrossed in The Devil's Match from the very beginning. The Devil DeVere is devilishly handsome and oh-so-sexy. He's got plenty of practice and knows how to show a lady an erotically good time.
I love the way Ms. Vane put this series together, each book an intricate part of the next, the story coming together beautifully. You'll be so involved in the story you won't miss a single detail and the pages will fly by.The characters are intense, but ver...more
I love the way Ms. Vane put this series together, each book an intricate part of the next, the story coming together beautifully. You'll be so involved in the story you won't miss a single detail and the pages will fly by.The characters are intense, but ver...more
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“And if anything good came to lie at your feet, you would be too blinded by hedonistic self-indulgence to see it!"
"Wrong again, my love," he murmured. "For I clearly see you.”
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"Wrong again, my love," he murmured. "For I clearly see you.”
“Your revile me!" Diana spat. "I will expect your call with a full explanation at nine o'clock on the morrow."
"An ungodly hour," he replied. "I doubt I shall have risen before two."
Diana spun toward the door. "You will call, my lord, or you will much regret my methods of rousing you."
"I doubt that, my dear," he replied. "You may rouse me any way you like.”
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"An ungodly hour," he replied. "I doubt I shall have risen before two."
Diana spun toward the door. "You will call, my lord, or you will much regret my methods of rousing you."
"I doubt that, my dear," he replied. "You may rouse me any way you like.”
