A Devilish Husband — Alana Clayton

AN UNASSUMING LADY
For newly married Cassandra Crawford, there was no courtship, simply a written proposal from Jared Moreland, Viscount Carisle, which her debt-laden stepfather quickly accepted on her behalf. And so she finds herself wed to a handsome, wealthy, and very distant stranger. Jared seems determined to avoid her, leading a life of angry, drunken abandon. Cassy has plenty of love to give, but how can she convince her husband to accept it?

AN UNREPENTANT RAKE
Jared Moreland is bent on revenge against his own father, for wooing away the woman he once loved. Since then, Jared has done his best to humiliate him by reveling in public debauchery -- but his most golden opportunity presents itself when he is told he must marry to continue the family line. Cassandra Crawford -- a social and financial nonentity -- is perfect. He intends to ignore Cassy completely, thereby insuring that no heir is produced. But Jared never counted on his new wife's unexpected charm, compassion, and strength. Suddenly, his heart is launching a rebellion of its own, gradually drawing him into an unexpected love...