The twin sister—Giovinetta Valdemar, or Lady Devil herself, branded as such after her husband’s heart was ripped out on their wedding night. The twin brother—Johannes Valdemar, the exalted hero and shining sun of House Valdemar. Torn from Johannes by their mother as children, Giovinetta can only glimpse her unrestricted brother through the single window in the room where she’s kept under lock and key. So when Giovinetta is next betrothed to a much older nobleman, the fear of yet another cage drives her to make a desperate plea for help to the devil of Ducommun—a wish that is answered by transforming Johannes into a devil himself! Will this creature be her salvation or lead them both down a treacherous and forbidden path?
The twin sister—Giovinetta Valdemar, or Lady Devil herself, branded as such after her husband’s heart was ripped out on their wedding night. The twin brother—Johannes Valdemar, the exalted hero and shining sun of House Valdemar. Torn from Johannes by their mother as children, Giovinetta can only glimpse her unrestricted brother through the single window in the room where she’s kept under lock and key. So when Giovinetta is next betrothed to a much older nobleman, the fear of yet another cage drives her to make a desperate plea for help to the devil of Ducommun—a wish that is answered by transforming Johannes into a devil himself! Will this creature be her salvation or lead them both down a treacherous and forbidden path?
After many years apart, Giovinetta and Johannes have finally professed their deep-rooted feelings and spend their days basking in each other’s company—but their happiness is short-lived. Not only are their brother, Winfried, and Giovinetta’s maid, Griselda, quick to catch on to what is happening behind closed doors, but the arrival of Giovinetta’s future son-in-law also provides a cold, hard reality check. It’s one the lovers are eager to run from, but will they be able to pull off a daring escape before the voices of dissent extinguish the flames of their love?
After many years apart, Giovinetta and Johannes have finally professed their deep-rooted feelings and spend their days basking in each other’s company—but their happiness is short-lived. Not only are their brother, Winfried, and Giovinetta’s maid, Griselda, quick to catch on to what is happening behind closed doors, but the arrival of Giovinetta’s future son-in-law also provides a cold, hard reality check. It’s one the lovers are eager to run from, but will they be able to pull off a daring escape before the voices of dissent extinguish the flames of their love?
Basking in happiness and alcohol after his sister’s second wedding, Winfried proposes to Griselda, only to be swiftly rejected. Little does he know that Griselda is the keeper of many horrible and heavy secrets about him and his siblings—secrets she’s ready to take to the grave. Meanwhile, after the wedding and months of travel, Giovinetta finally arrives at her husband’s residence, a long way from home and from her dear Johannes. Despite the dread she’d initially felt regarding her second marriage, the new mistress of Indridson Castle finds herself enjoying liberties she’s never had before. Giovinetta’s peaceful days are cut short, however, when her new stepson Henrik reveals his desire to claim his father’s title and new wife for himself. As the enraged Lord Indridson shows his violent true colors in retaliation, Giovinetta can’t help but long for her family, her maid, and the love of her life she left behind…
Basking in happiness and alcohol after his sister’s second wedding, Winfried proposes to Griselda, only to be swiftly rejected. Little does he know that Griselda is the keeper of many horrible and heavy secrets about him and his siblings—secrets she’s ready to take to the grave. Meanwhile, after the wedding and months of travel, Giovinetta finally arrives at her husband’s residence, a long way from home and from her dear Johannes. Despite the dread she’d initially felt regarding her second marriage, the new mistress of Indridson Castle finds herself enjoying liberties she’s never had before. Giovinetta’s peaceful days are cut short, however, when her new stepson Henrik reveals his desire to claim his father’s title and new wife for himself. As the enraged Lord Indridson shows his violent true colors in retaliation, Giovinetta can’t help but long for her family, her maid, and the love of her life she left behind…
After being a captive in her own home for so very long, Giovinetta basks in the comfort and safety Johannes provides in the small inn room they’ve escaped to. Once Johannes secures the means to leave the country, the two of them will live happily ever after, or so she tells herself. And yet, the longer he takes to return, the more time she has to dwell on her thoughts, doubts, and fears. That makes it harder to deny what she’s known all along: The room is but another cage that is decorated with pretty little gifts and offerings from her latest captor—the person she despises most in the world—and if she is so willing to dance with the devil in spite of her loathing, then she may be something even more sinister…
After being a captive in her own home for so very long, Giovinetta basks in the comfort and safety Johannes provides in the small inn room they’ve escaped to. Once Johannes secures the means to leave the country, the two of them will live happily ever after, or so she tells herself. And yet, the longer he takes to return, the more time she has to dwell on her thoughts, doubts, and fears. That makes it harder to deny what she’s known all along: The room is but another cage that is decorated with pretty little gifts and offerings from her latest captor—the person she despises most in the world—and if she is so willing to dance with the devil in spite of her loathing, then she may be something even more sinister…
Having realized the extent of the influence she wields over Johannes, Giovinetta basks in her newfound power as she asserts dominance over both man and monster. Unbeknownst to her, Johannes is already at the mercy of a darker and more twisted force. Since childhood, her brother has been plagued by memories of a dark-haired boy and a pair of familiar-looking blond twins who may be either his saviors or his captors. Just who in the world is this mysterious Idris, and what does he have to do with the devil lurking inside Johannes?
Having realized the extent of the influence she wields over Johannes, Giovinetta basks in her newfound power as she asserts dominance over both man and monster. Unbeknownst to her, Johannes is already at the mercy of a darker and more twisted force. Since childhood, her brother has been plagued by memories of a dark-haired boy and a pair of familiar-looking blond twins who may be either his saviors or his captors. Just who in the world is this mysterious Idris, and what does he have to do with the devil lurking inside Johannes?
With the help of Griselda, Johan secretly meets with his imprisoned sister under the cover of night—his only solace these days as the darkness of the nightmares plaguing him threatens to consume him. This has become their new norm—until the day Giovinetta’s betrothal is announced. For one, it means freedom. For another, it means safety for her daughter. For Johan, however, it means losing the only person he ever loved...
With the help of Griselda, Johan secretly meets with his imprisoned sister under the cover of night—his only solace these days as the darkness of the nightmares plaguing him threatens to consume him. This has become their new norm—until the day Giovinetta’s betrothal is announced. For one, it means freedom. For another, it means safety for her daughter. For Johan, however, it means losing the only person he ever loved...