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I've worked the night shift at the local gas station for years, and nothing exciting ever happens. That is, until a tall, dark stranger comes in to buy a coffee. I thought he was just passing through town, but then he started coming in every night. The night I finally manage to say "hi" to him, the gas station is robbed, and my tall, dark stranger saves my life before disappearing. A few days later, I'm offered a job as a housekeeper for a wealthy recluse. It pays more money than I've ever hoped to make in my lifetime, so I accept.

I learned early how life can turn on a dime. That's how it is when you grow up as a mafia princess. One minute you're rich, spoilt, and betrothed to the most revered man in the city—the next, you're broke and selling your designer bags so you can eat. But I'm not the kind of girl who gives up without a fight. And when someone steals everything from me, I'm not afraid to turn to the enemy for help.

I'm Everett "Rett" Ramses. New Orleans is my world, my realm, and my domain. After what I've done, some people say I'm the devil. I say I'm a man who knows what he wants, and nothing stops me from getting what I desire. I took New Orleans, and now I want Emma O'Brien. As the daughter of my father's rival and sworn enemy, her fate is to be my wife. Emma is in my world now. It's time she makes a deal with the devil.

The night of summer solstice, I do something stupid. Drawn to the fire of magic, I approach the gods in their sacred circle. I am just a mortal, one of many. I shouldn't merit their attention. But behind the royal figures of the gods a shadow looms, menacing yellow eyes burning in its gloom. He asks me to dance. His clawed hands circle my waist, turning me to the sound of hoofbeats while his demonic voice whispers seductive lies in my ear. For one night and one night only, I let him touch me.

More help is on the way! Peter Littger nimmt uns wieder mit auf seine unterhaltsamen und hintergründigen Reisen durch den Irrgarten unserer Sprachen. Mit viel Humor erzählt er kurzweilige Alltagsgeschichten und erläutert dabei die häufigsten Patzer, die uns unterlaufen, wenn wir Englisch sprechen - egal ob daheim oder in der weiten Welt. Ausführlich widmet sich der Autor dabei auch typisch deutschen Redewendungen und treffenden Übersetzungen.

Das können wir doch alle! Oder etwa nicht? "Not quite", wie es die Engländer mit freundlicher Zurückhaltung ausdrücken würden, um uns dann vorsichtig darauf hinzuweisen, dass die Rückseite eines Buchs nicht "backside" genannt wird. Denn das bedeutet "Hintern"! Der englische "Moonshine" ist ja auch kein Mondschein, sondern Unsinn - oder Schnaps. Und der "Oldtimer" kein Auto.