Persuading the Reluctant Earl

Everyone knows the infamous earl, The Devil of Davenport, is looking to wed, but only his childhood friend, Anne, knows his secret. Despite what society believes, he's not a devil—not really. Not at all. 

Of course, he's no saint either. He is merely a man. One she hopes will solve all her family's financial woes by marrying her eldest sister, the only sibling not tainted by scandal.

But the earl has other plans. While Anne's sister is the safe choice, she's not the one who makes his pulse race. There's only one who can tame his wicked ways, but choosing Anne will thrust her into the type of scandal she's tried so hard to avoid. 

The question is...can a devil like him ever win the heart of an angel?

Author Note: This novella was originally titled The Earl of Davenport and was part of a multi-author collection.