: A wealthy, ruthless tycoon and friend of Devon, who plays a major role and whose romance with Helen is teased for the second book. Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas | Book Review
Devon Ravenel, a notorious and charming libertine, unexpectedly inherits an earldom after the sudden death of his cousin, Theo. Along with the title comes a crumbling estate, , which is saddled with immense debt and a household of people he never planned to care for. The estate is currently occupied by:
: Theo’s younger sisters—Helen, and the rambunctious twins Cassandra and Pandora.
: Known for his "cold-hearted" reputation, he is a man who resists settling down but finds himself changing as he takes on the role of Earl.
