Wicked and the Wallflower

When spinster Lady Felicity Faircloth announces, in a fit of pique, that she is the Duke of Marwick's intended bride—and he goes along with it—she has no idea that she is playing into the hands of a man who wants nothing more than to ruin the Duke. Marwick is about to renege on a bargain he made with his siblings years ago, and Devil (aka Devon Culm), one of the powerful Bareknuckle Bastards, is out for revenge and intends to use Felicity to accomplish it. It's a perfect plan, but falling for Felicity wasn't in the cards. Set as Victoria's reign is just beginning, MacLean's stunning series opener spins a compelling tale rich with mythological and fairy-tale allusions and history (the ice trade and the "unpickable" Chubb lock are enthralling), taking readers on a tantalizing journey to the dark, criminal world of Covent Garden.