If You Deceive
If You Deceive by Kresley Cole is a historical romance published by Pocket Books in 2007. This edition, part of a book club collection, presents a tale of revenge and unexpected passion, centered around Ethan MacCarrick, a once-handsome rake whose life is altered by a brutal act of betrayal. Scarred both physically and emotionally, Ethan seeks retribution against the nobleman who wronged him. His plans take a turn when he encounters Madeleine van Rowen, the daughter of his enemy, igniting a complex relationship that intertwines love and vengeance.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of desire and trust as Ethan pursues Madeleine with intentions of revenge, only to confront his own feelings as their connection deepens. The story delves into the struggles of both characters as they navigate their tumultuous pasts and the challenges of their present. With elements of romance and historical intrigue, this book captures the tension between love and betrayal, ultimately questioning whether forgiveness can emerge from the ashes of deceit.
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Ethan MacCarrick was a heartbreakingly handsome rake until a powerful nobleman ordered him brutally beaten and his face scarred for a crime he didn’t commit. Ethan’s reprisal — bankrupting the nobleman and forcing his exile — does little to appease his wrath. Ten years later, a haughty, mysterious beauty enchants Ethan — the daughter of his enemy. At last, Ethan will have the revenge he’s craved; he’ll promise her marriage, seduce her, then cast her aside. When Madeleine van Rowen’s family was suddenly plunged into destitution and dishonor, she steeled herself against further heartache. She never weakened, never trusted, until a towering, scarred Highlander relentlessly pursues her, breaking down her defenses. The passion between them burns hotter than Ethan’s fury, and soon he finds he can’t let her go. But when Madeleine uncovers the truth about him, can Ethan convince her to accept all he now offers – when he once destroyed everything she had?
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