Unwrapping a Review for JEWEL OF THE EAST, a Devil DeVere novel by Victoria Vane

Already a big fan of Victoria Vane’s and the Devil DeVere Series, it was only natural that I wanted to read Simon’s story, JEWEL OF THE EAST, and I’m very glad I did.

***eARC provided by author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review

Blurb for JEWEL OF THE EAST:

Book # 5 in the award-winning Devil DeVere series.
May be read as a standalone

Maimed by misfortune… healed by love…
His wounds run deep… Having once lived his life only for larks, laughter, and ladies of easy virtue, Captain Simon Singleton has returned from war a shambles of a man. Although free from six years of captivity, he's still fettered by fears that confine him to a life of seclusion.

Her scars are well-hidden… Once the crowning jewel of the most lavish brothel in London, the exotic Salime finds her reputation and livelihood destroyed by a bitter rival. With a closely guarded secret stripped away, she fears no man will ever desire her again. Seeking aid from one who once saved her life, she accepts a proposition to become a companion to his war-scarred friend.

But love is the eternal cure… When circumstance brings these two damaged souls together, fate ignites a love story worthy of the Arabian Nights.

(mature content warning)

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Once upon a time, Simon Singleton led a carefree life writing poetry and loving women. Then he was sent to America to fight in the British Army by his father to become a man. There, he was injured, taken prisoner, and lived six years in captivity. Although he survived, he didn’t return unscathed but instead returned a broken and fearful man. When his friend, Ludovic DeVere learned of his condition, he knew he had to find a way to help his old friend back to the life he once knew filled with laughter, smiles, and the appreciation of beautiful women.

Salime, known as the Jewel of the East, has never failed to enamor the men who beg who favors yet lately, her client numbers have fallen away, and when she discovers that another is stealing her livelihood, she only has DeVere to turn to for help. DeVere has another plan for her, one that will assist her and his dearest friend Simon, known affectionately to his friends as Sin.

But will Salime be able to bring Simon back from the PTSD state that makes him wish to live life as a hermit even fearing the touch of another human being? And what of Salime, can she protect her heart from the charms of poetic Simon that even he no longer believes he possesses?

Although I felt that Victoria reiterated a lot of story already told in previous installments of The Devil DeVere Series, it works because JEWEL OF THE EAST really does work well as a stand-alone story. If you’ve never experienced any of this amazing historical romance series, Salime and Simon’s story is a great one to start with because although it carries the flavor and sense of the rest of the series, it’s tame in comparison. Victoria accompanies the journey to a saving love with the most appropriately romantic poetic quotes. This story is a feast for the heart and the mind.

JEWEL OF THE EAST by Victoria Vane is a sweet, romantic love story about two people scarred by their pasts not only physically, but also emotionally. It’s about how love, honor, sacrifice, and surrender can soothe the pain of heartache and heal the heart so that it might open to a new love.

I highly recommend reading JEWEL OF THE EAST by Victoria Vane, her tamest of The Devil DeVere series but also her most romantically sweetest to anyone who loves historical romance and a truly happily-ever-after ending.

Be sure to check out the entire awesome THE DEVIL DEVERE SERIES:

A Wild Night's Bride #1

The Virgin Huntress#2

The Devil You Know #3

The Devil's Match #4

A Devil's Touch #4.5

Jewel Of the East #5

PREQUEL VIGNETTES:

Devil in the Making #1

The Trouble With Sin #2

Ned's Folly#3

Happy Reading Everyone!

JEWEL OF THE EAST, book 5 of The Devil DeVere Series by Victoria Vane, Vane Publishing, available now in ebook formats at Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.

***click on links or cover below for purchasing information

   

Unwrapping: Review of THE TROUBLE WITH SIN, a Devilish Vignette by Victoria Vane

If you've been keeping up with the Devil DeVere series and the Devilish Vignettes that have been filling in the back story in anticipation of the next book, JEWEL OF THE EAST by Victoria Vane, coming sometime in late April or early May, then you're going to want to read THE TROUBLE WITH SIN. This humorous vignette fills in the back story of Simon Singleton, and takes up where we left off before he, and his two cohorts in crime, Ned Chambers and Ludovic DeVere, were sent from school after the lion incident - read DEVIL IN THE MAKING if you're not up on that.

***eARC provided by author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.

Blurb for THE TROUBLE WITH SIN:

**The Trouble with Sin (Devilish Vignette #2) is a comic romp that follows on the heels of Devil in the Making. It is also a prequel to Jewel of the East (book #5 in the Devil Devere series).

The Trouble with Sin … Is the devil within…
Aspiring poet Simon "Sin" Singleton, has lived his life only for larks, laughter, and ladies of easy virtue, eluding defying, and flouting all manner of authority until his impetuous misdeeds finally catch up with him. Having lost his muse, his allowance, and even his friends by edict from a tyrannical father and puritanical mother, Simon is ready to drown himself in drink, until receiving an ingenious proposition that could change everything.

The wages of Sin is…...twenty-five percent of the net!
It seems a fantasy come true when Simon is offered an independent income by combining his two great passions— poetry and lewd women —by writing poetry about lewd women! Unfortunately, maintaining anonymity may be much harder than he thought…

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Simon Singleton, or Sin as he's referred to by his pals, Ludovic DeVere and Ned Chambers, is in trouble with this parents. Having been sent home from school after aiding DeVere in stealing a lion from the King's Menagerie, he's had his quarterly allowance cut and been ordered by his parents to remove himself from the company of that "devil DeVere."  Sin never makes life easy for himself or those around him anymore than DeVere does, so when asked to watch over something DeVere left behind while he is sent to the continent for his punishment, Sin takes on the charge only to discover it will cost him funds, funds he hasn't at his ease. But, if he can earn the funds, he believes his new charge will be such an excellent muse for his poetry that when a proposition comes along that goes against everything his parents would want for him, he knows what he should do. So what will he do? Well, earn the funds, of course - to win his muse and provide him the funds to enjoy life. But as usual things for Sin never quite go as they should.

Simon Singleton is the mean between Ned's somewhat traditional and prudish manner, and Ludovic DeVere's devilish and tawdry manner, which makes him all the more intriguing. He's a man who loves women, loves poetry, and would love nothing more than to spend his days enjoying good drink, good company and the company of a less than good woman. I looked forward to learning more about Sin and what happened to him between the time he was forced to leave school and when he ended up in the Army in America, but for the first time, I was a bit disappointed in how Victoria gave us a story.

THE TROUBLE WITH SIN by Victoria Vane is probably my least favorite installment of this series not because I didn't like Simon Singleton, but because this particular vignette seemed rather scattered and disjointed to me. It was humorous yet failed to draw even a giggle from me. I still wouldn't have missed reading it because it gives us a look into what Sin wants and desires from life and fills in those missing bits of information we will need to know if we are to enjoy JEWEL OF THE EAST. For the first time, I found Victoria's handling of a part of this expansive story to be erratic and not as flowing as she usually is with her writing. Every time I thought the story was going in one direction, it would quickly shift and move to another. I was never sure where we were going with Sin. I appreciated his misfortunes, his desire to pursue his poetry, and his need for a muse, but I was left confused at times. The last scene was cute and I admit to smiling but I did not get a belly laugh out of it. The epilogue is important and necessary to understanding where Victoria will be taking Sin in his story with Salime. Despite my criticisms of this naughty Devilish Vignette - and it is! - I still liked this story and I'm glad I read it.

If you wish to keep up with the Devil DeVere series by Victoria Vane, I do recommend you read THE TROUBLE WITH SIN - you'll want to keep up, because if you're like me, I'm sure you're eagerly awaiting JEWEL OF THE EAST as much as I am.

Happy Reading Everyone!

THE TROUBLE WITH SIN, a Devilish Vignette by Victoria Vane, Amazon Digital Services, available now in ebook formats.

                                                                                           

Unwrapping: Review of A DEVIL'S TOUCH, a Devilish Vignette by Victoria Vane

I hope everyone had a romantic and sweet Valentine's Day! Just in time for Valentine's Day, Victoria Vane has released a sweet treat now available to everyone who has enjoyed the Devil DeVere series by Victoria Vane or anyone who has yet to try these devilishly delicious stories - the next installment of the Devilish Vignettes, which are companion shorts to the Devil DeVere series - A DEVIL'S TOUCH.

***eARC provided by author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.


A DEVIL'S TOUCH is an erotic romance vignette that can stand alone as a complete story, but also serves to bridge Book #4 THE DEVIL'S MATCH, and Victoria's forthcoming Book#5 JEWEL OF THE EAST (Salime and Simon's story)

Blurb for A DEVIL'S TOUCH: 
In her last month of pregnancy, Diana, Viscountess DeVere, has barely settled into her new life and role as "the devil" DeVere's wife, when her increasingly restless husband receives an urgent summons to London. When Diana inadvertently discovers a message he received from a known courtesan with whom he was formerly linked, she fears her marriage is over before it has begun.

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Diana, Viscountess DeVere, is starting to worry that her marriage is beginning to sour. She fears that Ludovic has become bored with her, bored with married life, and that her ever growing belly is presenting her as less than attractive to her handsome husband and his never-ending appetite for sexual adventure. Has he turned to someone else? Will she lose him even after only having just won his attentions and his love?

Eight months pregnant, feeling insecure, and because Ludovic hasn't made love to her in a while, Diana is feeling desperate. She fears that she is losing her beloved husband of only three months. So when Diana discovers a message from the exotic, beautiful, and sexually skilled Salime, she is sure that his sudden departure for London is more about satisfying his lustful needs rather than meeting up with an old friend.

A DEVIL'S TOUCH by Victoria Vane is the perfect bridge that fills in the blanks for those of us who have followed this series from the beginning, and a perfect introduction to the series as a stand alone for anyone who wants to just try a taste. Be forewarned - once you get a taste of the Devil DeVere, like chocolate, you'll not be able to stop. The timing is perfect for the release of this sweet story that shines a whole new light on the wickedly sexy, Ludovic DeVere. Not only does the story have a beautiful Valentine's Day ending but we find out how Simon and Salime are thrown together in anticipation of their own story - JEWEL OF THE EAST - coming soon!

As usual Victoria has invited us into the sexy world of the Devil DeVere, so unlike the first vignette - THE DEVIL IN THE MAKING - this vignette, A DEVIL'S TOUCH, is a very sexy addition to the series. If you're prudish and sway away from erotica, this one might not be for you. But, if you appreciate the love between Ludovic and his Diana, the adventurousness of this sexually charged man, and the devotion Diana has for him, you will appreciate, comprehend, and respect where Victoria takes the newlyweds in A DEVIL'S TOUCH.

I highly recommend this romantic, emotional, sex-charged Devilish Vignette, A DEVIL'S TOUCH by Victoria Vane, to anyone who just loves a sigh-worthy happy ending.

Happy Reading Everyone!

A DEVIL'S TOUCH, a Devilish Vignette by Victoria Vane, Amazon Digital, available now - Kindle ebook.

                                                                                                 

Huge Announcement & Holiday Greeting from Devil DeVere Author, Victoria Vane

A Holiday Greeting and Momentous Announcement from Victoria Vane:

When I first conceived A Wild Night’s Bride, a Georgian set, Hangover-inspired romantic comedy, I had no idea that one devilish secondary character would spawn an entire series, but Ludovic, Viscount DeVere, proved to be a dream come true. This larger than life character has captured the hearts of so many fans who have begged for more DeVere. In response to these requests, I have not only decided to continue the series, but have recently commissioned an amazing artist to render gorgeously detailed full color illustrations for my DeVere stories! My goal is to offer a wonderfully enhanced reading experience to fans of my series.

The first book to be illustrated (and just in time for all those glorious full color and graphics capable Christmas e-readers), is Devil in the Making, a riotous Georgian romp in the tradition of Fielding's Tom Jones and a prequel to the Devil DeVere series.



SAMPLE OF THE BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS

THE ILLUSTRATED EDITION will feature a gorgeous depiction of the key scene in every chapter. If this experiment is successful, I will be illustrating the entire DeVere series (old and new) over the next 12-18 months. As a holiday greeting, I am attaching a sample of the absolutely, stunning photorealistic artwork that will grace the new book cover as well as the inside pages! Devil in the Making: The Illustrated Edition will be available in e-book early December 2012. A print anthology will follow later in 2013. Now, without further ado …. Here is how it all began….

Devil in the Making: A Devilish Vignette by Victoria Vane

Every devil has a beginning... A rebellious young nobleman's prank with the king's lion goes comically awry, leading to a startling chain of events.

EXCERPT:

"But I know that look, DeVere, and it always bodes ill."
"Come now, Ned," DeVere cajoled. "With only weeks until matriculation, we may never get another chance to serve up some revenge on ole' Trasker."
"What have you in mind?" Simon asked.
"Since our dear pedagogue is so fond of bear-leading, why not procure one for him?"
Ned looked stunned. "You wish to buy a bear?"
"Of course not," DeVere answered.
"Thank God," Ned replied with a sigh of relief.
"I only wish to borrow one."
"A bear?" Simon repeated.
"Yes. It can be a small one. As to age, size, or gender. I am not particular."
"And how do you propose to find one?" Ned asked warily.
DeVere replied with a look of pure devilment. "I propose a midnight foray to the Royal Menagerie." (end excerpt)

Warmest holiday greetings,

Victoria Vane

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A lover of history and deeply romantic stories, Victoria Vane combines these elements to craft romantic historical novels and novellas for a mature reading audience. Her writing influences are Georgette Heyer for fabulous witty dialogue and over the top characters, Robin Schone , Sylvia Day, and Charlotte Featherstone for beautifully crafted prose in stories with deep sensuality, and Lila DiPasqua for creative vision in melding history with eroticism. Ms. Vane also writes award nominated romantic historical fiction as Emery Lee (http://authoremerylee.com/)

CONTACT:
victoria.vane@hotmail.com
Web:  http://authorvictoriavane.com/
Blog:  http://victoriavane.wordpress.com/
Twitter:  @authorvictoriav
 
IN EBOOK:
http://authoremerylee.com)

CONTACT:
victoria.vane@hotmail.com
Web: http://authorvictoriavane.comBlog: http://victoriavane.wordpress.comTwitter: @authorvictoriavA lover of history and deeply romantic stories, Victoria Vane combines these elements to craft romantic historical novels and novellas for a mature reading audience. Her writing influences are Georgette Heyer for fabulous witty dialogue and over the top characters, Robin Schone , Sylvia Day, and Charlotte Featherstone for beautifully crafted prose in stories with deep sensuality, and Lila DiPasqua for creative vision in melding history with eroticism. Ms. Vane also writes award nominated romantic historical fiction as Emery Lee (http://authoremerylee.com)

CONTACT:victoria.vane@hotmail.com
Web: http://authorvictoriavane.comBlog: http://victoriavane.wordpress.comTwitter: @authorvictoriav

E-BOOKS:
A Breach of Promise ,Ellora's Caviin
A Wild Night’s Bride, Breathless Press

The Virgin Huntress, Breathless Press
The Devil You Know, Breathless Press

The Devil’s Match, Breathless Press

Devil in the Making, Victoria Vane

Treacherous Temptation- coming soon from Entangled Publishing

In PRINT:

The Highest Stakes by Emery Lee, Sourcebooks

Fortune’s Son by Emery Lee, Sourcebooks

The Devil DeVere Volume I by Victoria Vane, Breathless Press

A Devil Named DeVere by Victoria Vane, Breathless Press

 

HAPPY READING EVERYONE!!


                                                                  

Unwrapping: Review of DEVIL IN THE MAKING, a Devil DeVere vignette by Victoria Vane

Have you fallen in love with the Devil DeVere series by Victoria Vane yet? I have! If you haven't then here's your chance to start at the very beginning and meet our favorite man and discover his, not-so innocent nor humble, beginnings. Meet the young devil, Ludovic DeVere in DEVIL IN THE MAKING, book 1 in the Devilish Vignettes by Victoria Vane.

***eARC provided by author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.

Blurb for THE DEVIL IN THE MAKING:


Every devil has a beginning...
A rebellious young nobleman's prank with the king's lion goes comically awry, leading to a startling chain of events.

A riotous Georgian romp in the tradition of Fielding's Tom Jones and a prequel to the Devil DeVere series.      **This title is NOT a romance**

A Note from the Author:
When I first conceived A WILD NIGHT'S BRIDE, a Georgian set, Hangover-inspired romantic comedy, I had no idea that one devilish secondary character would spawn an entire series, but Ludovic, Viscount DeVere, proved to be a dream come true. This larger than life character has captured the hearts of so many fans who have begged for more DeVere. Here is how it all began…

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Ludovic DeVere is a man of extreme proportions, and I'm not referring to his physical attributes, although they are purported to be quite ... ahem ... never mind that ... the Devil DeVere never does anything simply or without flare so it won't surprise you to know that his youth was no different. With his good friends Ned Chambers and Simon Singleton (a new character for us but one we will see again in an upcoming novella), this trio is itching to find trouble and with Ludovic DeVere in the lead, they surely find it. I'm not going to tell you more because I don't want to give it away.

Victoria Vane has created characters for the Devil DeVere series that are so in depth, so incredibly endearing and full of life that they are almost nearly real. In DEVIL IN THE MAKING, we get to meet the younger version of the sexy, debonair Ludovic DeVere and learn a few more of his secrets so that we may understand this man a little better. Victoria not only writes with perfection and conjures the best in characters and settings but throws in enough real life historical facts to bring her stories together into tales of bawdy fun and historical fascination. This quick vignette is no different. She will have you laughing at the antics of this delightful trio of friends, and keep you hooked straight to the ending that will have you saying, OH MY!!

Since I can't tell you more without ruining your reading experience, I thought I'd share a short excerpt from the story with you instead. Enjoy!

Excerpt:

"But I know that look, and it always bodes ill."

"Come now, Ned," DeVere cajoled. "With only weeks until matriculation, we may never get another chance to serve up some revenge on ole' Trasker."

"What have you in mind?" Simon asked.

"Since our dear pedagogue is so fond of bear-leading, why not procure one for him?"

Ned looked stunned. "You wish to buy a bear?"

"Of course not," DeVere answered.

"Thank God," Ned replied with a sigh of relief.

"I only wish to borrow one."

"A bear?" Simon repeated.

"Yes. It can be a small one. As to age, size, or gender. I am not particular."

"And how do you propose to find one?" Ned asked warily.

DeVere replied with a look of pure devilment. "I propose a midnight foray to the Royal Menagerie."    ...

I highly recommend the reading of DEVIL IN THE MAKING, book one in the Devilish Vignettes by Victoria Vane, whether you've read the Devil DeVere series or not. If you haven't, this one will have you clamouring to read the others and if you have, you'll relish the look at the Devil DeVere's past! Maybe not as steamy sexy as the novellas, since it's more a character portrayal than a romance but you're still guaranteed a short, sweet, and a bawdy good time in DEVIL IN THE MAKING by Victoria Vane.

Happy Reading Everyone!

DEVIL IN THE MAKING, book #1 in the Devilish Vignettes by Victoria Vane, Amazon Digital Services, available now in ebook format.

                                                                 

Unwrapping: Review of THE DEVIL'S MATCH by Victoria Vane - a Devil DeVere novella

Wow, the Devil DeVere Series by Victoria Vane just keeps getting better and better! THE DEVIL'S MATCH is the story of the Devil himself, Viscount Ludovic DeVere and it's everything wonderful. I hope that you have been following the Devil DeVere Series with me - if not, then please do for you won't be disappointed with this amazing series of Georgian Romance novellas starting with, A WILD NIGHT'S BRIDE, continuing with THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS, then building some backstory with THE DEVIL YOU KNOW and culminating with this installment, THE DEVIL'S MATCH. Release date - TODAY!
Actually, Victoria has informed us that there will be two more novellas added to the series but in this one - the Devil truly does meet his match.

Blurb for THE DEVIL'S MATCH:

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 erstwhile lover at all costs. Once nearly consumed by passion, four years has reduced the former inferno to bitterness and ashes.

By an old flame… A world-weary master of seduction, Ludovic ”The Devil” DeVere is bored with his chosen life of debauchery. When Diana’s charge disappears, she is forced to seek help from the devil’s lair, and their mutual desire reignites with undeniable ferocity.

Fire is best fought with fire… While DeVere is hell-bent to have her back in his bed, Diana is equally determined to bring him to his knees…by acquiring some sensual secrets of her own.

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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 over the past five years, 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 craving the one who he pushed away for the sake of honor.

Baroness Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley has never forgotten or forgiven the one man who brought her body, her spirit and her heart to life then left her with nothing but a memory. Her anger at him and at herself for still desiring him pushes her to deny herself, her needs and her desires until she comes face to face with him when her god-daughter Vesta marrys his brother. Not wishing to give into the pull that still exists between them, she tries her best to resist but when a lost wager puts her in the position of giving into her desires without losing face, she pulls out all the stops.

THE DEVIL'S MATCH by Victoria Vane is the cherry on the top of the best series of Georgian historical romance novellas I've ever read. Pulled together, they form a fabulous story of the men and women who claim the Devil DeVere as part of their lives and family.  THE DEVIL'S MATCH is hot enough to fry your ereader, heat your own wild imagination and leave you as satisfied as the Devil himself and his beautiful match. The epilogue will make you smile as their happily-ever-after culminates in a most spectacular and unexpected ending.

I'm very serious when I tell you that if you haven't yet started to read this series, please do! It is extraordinary writing, research instilled, steamy beyond erotic and the characters are the most endearing, get under your skin, cheer for a group of people you will ever want to know.

Victoria Vane once said she had ventured into this genre as an experiment. She has most definitely found her niche, her power, and her calling. Brava, Victoria. This series and especially this final novella, THE DEVIL'S MATCH, has my blessing of five stars. Thank you for such an extraordinary and wonderful four months of reading.

I highly recommend THE DEVIL'S MATCH by Victoria Vane along with the rest of the series. They are a MUST READ for anyone who loves historically accurate, sexy good times, good humor and romance that will have you swooning all the while wishing you could be whisked away to this amazing and romantic time gone by.

Happy Reading Everyone!

THE DEVIL'S MATCH by Victoria Vane, Breathless Press, available now in ebook format from Breathless Press or Amazon.com (click on cover below)

                                                                 

**This digital ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review. Thank you Victoria.

Unwrapping: Review of THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS, a Devil DeVere novella by Victoria Vane

I am already so in love with The Devil DeVere Series by Victoria Vane and today, the second in the series - THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS, releases!! Congratulations Victoria!

I was so delighted when Victoria allowed me to read an eARC of this novella for I've been chomping at the bit ever since reading A WILD NIGHT'S BRIDE - which by the way, if you go to her website (click here to do that but do come back) I believe you can still get a copy of that bawdy Georgian Romance novella for only 99 cents. If you haven't read  it - DO - then get your hands on THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS by Victoria Vane - you won't be disappointed.

Blurb for THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS:

Desperate times call for devilish measures…
when the object of one’s passion has eyes for another…
it’s time to take matters in hand!

Lady Vesta Chambers is accustomed to getting what she wants…
Coddled and pampered, since her mother’s death, Lady Vesta Chambers is beside herself when her father goes to London to prepare for her come-out and returns with a young bride of his own. With her world turned upside down, Vesta accompanies her godmother, Diana, to town, where she is smitten the moment she lays eyes on a certain captain of the Seventeenth Light Dragoons.

But when the object of her passion has eyes for another…
Captain Hewett DeVere, younger brother and heir to Viscount Ludovic ”The Devil” DeVere, has returned from the American war scarred, disillusioned, and looking forward to settling down to a quiet and respectable life. But when the handsome and straight-laced captain turns his eyes toward the widowed Diana, Vesta is prepared to take devilish measures to prove she is no longer a little girl, but a woman with the passion of …a huntress.

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The year is 1783 and Lady Vesta Chambers is the most incorrigible young woman of eighteen ever to come to London for her coming out. Everyone from her guardian, Diana to The Devil himself, Viscount DeVere is at wits end as to what to do with her.  When Vesta sets her desires on having DeVere's younger brother, Captain Hew DeVere for her own, she will stop at nothing to make him notice her not as a little girl but as a grown up woman. She will stop at nothing including kidnapping.

Captain Hew DeVere has a great desire to take a wife but worries that no desirable woman will have him as he is scarred and wounded from his service in the American war. When he meets the lovely widow, Diana, he is tempted to woo her but she quickly rebuffs his attentions while both are unaware that Vesta has been scheming to separate the two and gain his attentions solely for herself.

THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS by Victoria Vane is surprisingly sweet while extraordinarily naughty. Vesta is a rambunctious, brave, and incorrigible girl far beyond anyone's expectations except perhaps those of her godfather, Viscount Ludovic DeVere. Determined and resolute to gain the attentions of Hew, Vesta takes her schemes further than anyone expects especially Hew. Inevitably, Hew is unable to resist the persistence of such a young virgin and the result is pure magic.

Victoria Vane has certainly become one of my favorite authors. Her research and attention to detail and language is exquisite. Her characters are full of depth and mischief and she excellently pulls the reader from one wonderful novella to the other but leaves each to stand on its own easily.  THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS by Victoria Vane is a wonderful Georgian Romance that will have you grinning one moment and gasping the next at Vesta's naughtiness.

An excellent story with excellent characters, I highly recommend THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS, a  Devil DeVere Series novella by Victoria Vane. This is a series that cannot be ignored and should certainly not be missed.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Don't forget, you still have time (giveaway ends tonight) to enter for a chance to win an ecopy of Anna Randol's regency novella, A MOST NAKED SOLUTION - click here to go to that post. Enjoy!

THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS, a Devil DeVere Series novella by Victoria Vane, Breathless Press, available NOW in ebook format.

To purchase now, please visit http://www.breathlesspress.com/virgin-huntress .

Don't forget that A WILD NIGHT'S BRIDE, the first in the Devil DeVere series is on sale for 99 cents but today's the last day.  Hopefully, Amazon will have THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS available soon.