Tempt the Devil by Anna Campbell

Pages: 448
Genre: Historical Romance
For Olivia Raines, London's most notorious courtesan, and the infamous Julian Southwood, Earl of Erith falling in love will be the greatest risk of all in this wicked and wild romance from Anna Campbell. Any man in London would worship her. Yet Olivia is, quite frankly, bored of them all. Despite her many dalliances, she's never felt true passion, never longed for any lover's touch . . . until Julian, London's most notoriously wanton rake, decides to make her his mistress. From the moment he first sees her, Julian knows he must possess her. And when he discovers her greatest secret, a scandal that could ruin her reputation and end her career, he knows just the way to use this damaging information to his most delightful advantage. He offers Olivia a deal with the devil: he'll keep her secret . . . if she allows him the chance to show her true ecstasy. But Olivia must be careful, for Julian has a secret of his own: he will not rest until she is completely, shamelessly his

My third Historical Romance book and i think i can get used to this genre. This one was a pretty good read. Notorious Rake meets notorious Courtesan and then begins a game of one upmanship where both try to keep up their appearances while obviously eventually falling in love. I like the 'arguments' that these two have and the constant attempts by Olivia to maintain her calm detached discipline while fighting her attraction to Julian.
They both have their own demons their constantly battling and watching them overcome it together is what makes this book a great read.
Of course the idiot in me was constantly laughing at phrases such as "Devil take it". I guess they hadn't invented bloody hell and the other latter day colourful language that i appreciate so much in my daily life. But "devil take it" was absolute giggling material.
Damn, i can see to write one review without some rubbish thrown in!!!