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Growing up on the streets as an orphan he was raised out of poverty by the man who believed he was his long lost grandson, Lucian isn't convinced the old man was correct but what young boy would pass up the chance to get off the streets and into a proper home? In spite of being accepted into the old Earl's life as his heir Lucian didn't leave his street days completely behind him and he still has a lot of contact with his old gang even now, hence the reputation. Our hero Lucian has a bad reputation, so bad that he's actually known as the Devil Earl and even dancing with him could be enough to ruin a young lady's reputation. The nagging paid off Aly because I really enjoyed this one! Anyway, on to the actual review: I'm hardly ever in the mood for historical romances but my friend Aly has been trying to get me to read Lorraine Heath's books for years now and I finally got around to picking up the first book in her Scoundrels of St. Visit Lorraine Heath's website for more information

(Some crossover of characters from the Scoundrels of St. Gentlemen Prefer Heiresses (Novella) ( Guest review from Aly) (Features children of characters from the Scoundrels of St. As secrets from his dark past are revealed, Lucian begins to question everything he knows to be true, including the yearnings of his own heart. When danger closes in, Catherine discovers a man of immense passion and he discovers a woman of immeasurable courage.

But what she asks for in exchange will put their very lives in jeopardy. Catherine can help Lucian gain everything he wants.

Lucian desires respectability and a wife above all else, but the woman of his choosing lacks the social graces to be accepted by the aristocracy.

To protect those she loves, she would do anything-even strike a bargain with the devil himself. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. They call him the Devil Earl-a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets.