Book excerpt: They called him the devil... With his seductive golden eyes and sin-black hair, it's no wonder Lord Alex Trevegne has earned himself the sinister title—not to mention his reputation as one of the most notorious rakes in England. And she's the only one who can conquer him... When fate throws Alex and Elysia into a scandalous situation, Alex suddenly finds it surprisingly difficult to tear himself away from her. As an unexpected passion blossoms between them, Elysia begins to wonder if after a lifetime of heartache she's finally found heaven in the arms of the devil. What readers say about Devil's Desire: "One of my all-time favorite romances." "I just love this book! Each scene keeps you turning the pages." "What a pleasure to read an author I know will never disappoint me!" Praise for Laurie McBain: "McBain's skill at shaping characters and propelling the plot distinguishes her."—Publishers Weekly "Well-crafted and wonderfully romantic. Readers are rewarded with teeming atmosphere."—Romantic Times "Vivid sense of description, colorful characters... I found myself happily lost in the magnificence of the storytelling."—Los Angeles Herald Examiner