The Devil's Daughter (Leisure Historical Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Laura Drewry (Author)

Book Description

Series: Leisure Historical Romance | Publication Date: April 2008

GIVING THE DEVIL HIS DUDE
Shoveling sulfur and brimstone could really get a girl down. When her dad offered freedom from the fiery depths in exchange for one simple soul-snatching, Lucy Firr jumped at the chance. With her considerable powers of seduction, she threw herself at rancher Jed Caine. Yet instead of taking her to bed, he made her muck out the pigsty.

It would take the patience of a saint to resist the likes of Lucy Firr--and Lord knew Jed was no saint. The temptress fired his blood like no woman he'd ever met. Why she'd suddenly latched on to him, he had no idea. But the safest place for her--and her virtue--was out in the barn.

Lucy could see the heat in Jed's gaze. But it was the tenderness of his touch and his hard-won smile that undid her. She was supposed to steal his soul, yet here he was...capturing her heart.

Editorial Reviews

Review

". . .a devilishly delightful paranormal western romance starring the literally beauty from Hell and the handsome angelic paragon." -- Harriet Klausner, GenreGoRoundReviews

". . .a lighthearted romp from the gates of hell to the Old West." -- Single Titles.com

". . .original, creative and humorous story. . ." - 5 spurs -- LovesWesternRomances

"The best of Americana, with the right hint of devilishness." -RT BOOKreviews 4 stars -- RT BOOKreviews

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (April 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843960485
• ISBN-13: 978-0843960488
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,087,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Laura's love of the old west began in childhood with her Little House books and continues to this day. The strength and courage of the families who carved lives out of nothing have always amazed and inspired her, and made her thank the good Lord she was born in a time of electricity and indoor plumbing.

Her stories of the old west have been described as "delightful," "clever," and "smart, sassy and refreshingly different ."

She lives in southwestern British Columbia with her husband, three sons, a turtle named Sheldon and an extremely energetic German Shepherd.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Paranormal Western with a Touch of Romance, July 20, 2008

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Karen Michelle Nutt "author at kmnbooks.com" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Devil's Daughter (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Lucy Firr, the Devil's daughter arrives on earth with a purpose. She plans on securing three souls in exchange for her freedom from Hell.

It's 1891 and not odd for a man to choose his wife at a bride auction. Lucy is determined to go home with Jed Caine. He's young, good-looking and she believes she can seduce him with no trouble. Once she has his soul, how difficult could it be to take a pregnant woman's soul and an infant's soul? However, she didn't plan on Jed going after her heart.

Jed had planned on marrying a sensible woman who would help him take care of his pregnant sister-in-law and help him around the homestead. Lucy doesn't know how to cook or clean and his sister-in-law is afraid of her. What the hell did he get himself into? To top it off, Lucy is beautiful and he wants her, but first he's determined they form a friendship before they fall into bed.
If life couldn't be anymore difficult, Lucy's half-brother, Deacon arrives on the scene to play devil's advocate.
Ms. Drewry has written a delightful paranormal western with a touch of romance. Lucy and Jed's tale is a sweet venture of discovery as they each realize what their hearts truly want. Lucy and Jed's banter will have you chuckling. Though Lucy is a spitfire from hell, she's also naïve about relationships, giving her an adoring charm. Jed is a rugged cowboy thinking love in a marriage isn't necessary, but he discovers without it, his life would be a soulless venture. I truly enjoyed this wonderful story and look forward to reading Deacon's tale, "Dancing with the Devil."

Reviewer: Karen Michelle Nutt
PNR Paranormal Romance

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars devilishly delightful paranormal western romance, March 28, 2008

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Devil's Daughter (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Tired of living at home, Lucy Firr persuades her dad to let her move out; however he demands payment for granting her freedom. Lucy agrees to deliver three souls to her father, the devil in exchange for her moving out of Hell.

Lucy arrives in 1891 Redemption at a bride auction attended by Jed Caine, who is not seeking a spouse though he needs a wife. Lucy persuades the recalcitrant homesteader she is the one for the job. Jed agrees and marries her so that Lucy can help his pregnant sister on their spread. Lucy knows the way to Jed's soul is his libido, which starts to her surprise with his heart not that other bloody organ. However, Lucy falters whenever Jed tenderly looks at her. When her sire sends her brother Deacon to remind her that default means moving home under the pitchfork of their irate father, Lucy must decide between his soul and her heart.

THE DEVIL'S DAUGHTER is a devilishly delightful paranormal western romance starring the literally beauty from Hell and the handsome angelic paragon. Her brain and brother demand she do him wrong while her heart and (don't tell her papa as he has a fiery temper) soul plead with her to perform a self sacrifice and pay the consequences. The story line is fast-paced as it combines Gay Nineties bawdiness with historical tidbits to anchor time and place. Fans will appreciate this enjoyable tale while this reviewer envisions Mae West and Cary Grant returning to star in Laura Dewry's devilish debut.

Harriet Klausner

3.0 out of 5 stars Historical and Paranormal, July 13, 2010

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G. Irvin "meowsers" (Hayward, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Devil's Daughter (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

The foundation of the story was good, but the development of the characters could have been better. This could be the basis of a series, I think there is only one other book connected to this one, which was also weak.