Series: Wicked Dukes Club, #4
Tropes & Traits: social class difference; woman masquerading as a man
Publication Date: 05.28.19
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England
Heat Level: 3.5/5
Rating: 5 stars!
Lady Viola Fairfax is a social outcast since she left her betrothed at the alter some years back. She's not bothered by this; she has no desire for love and marriage, she just wants to write. So far, the only way she's been able to do that is by masquerading as a man, Mr. Tavistock, to infiltrate her brother's notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke, so she can gather information for her column in a women's magazine. When she catches wind of a scandal involving an MP, she sees it as her chance to do some real journalism.
When ambitious MP Jack Barrett catches the Duke of Eastleigh's not so well disguised sister sneaking into an exclusive gentleman's club, his protective instincts are roused. Jack is interested to learn more about both Viola herself and the rumor she's investigating so he appoints himself to help her. Viola has sworn off marriage and Jack doesn't yet have time for a wife, but their inquiries lead to the two spending a great deal of time together. Soon a spark begins to develop, which both refuse to acknowledge openly, but soon their inquiries put them both in danger and their feelings become impossible to avoid.
I think this was my favorite of this series so far. I loved Viola. In her we have that rare heroine who is strong and even stubborn, but without being naive or insensible. I loved that Jack was so receptive to Viola's ideas and so open to modifying his own. These two made a great couple with lots of chemistry and a very sweet, and steamy, relationship. I loved this one and I couldn't put it down.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When ambitious MP Jack Barrett catches the Duke of Eastleigh's not so well disguised sister sneaking into an exclusive gentleman's club, his protective instincts are roused. Jack is interested to learn more about both Viola herself and the rumor she's investigating so he appoints himself to help her. Viola has sworn off marriage and Jack doesn't yet have time for a wife, but their inquiries lead to the two spending a great deal of time together. Soon a spark begins to develop, which both refuse to acknowledge openly, but soon their inquiries put them both in danger and their feelings become impossible to avoid.
I think this was my favorite of this series so far. I loved Viola. In her we have that rare heroine who is strong and even stubborn, but without being naive or insensible. I loved that Jack was so receptive to Viola's ideas and so open to modifying his own. These two made a great couple with lots of chemistry and a very sweet, and steamy, relationship. I loved this one and I couldn't put it down.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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