Never Deny a Duke by Madeline Hunter

Davinia MacCallum has one mission - to reclaim her families Scottish land unfairly confiscated by the Crown.  She has been promised an audience with the King. Luckily, the Duke of Brentworth has also received a summons and his family is the ones that were given the confiscated land.  When Eric discovers Davina's mission, he is determined to keep his land. 

I liked the premise of this novel.  Davinia was a strong heroine who was working as a tutor, not a governess.  She was an intelligent woman.  Eric is determined to keep his Scottish estate.  As they are thrown together, they work to find proof of Davinia's claim and start to fall in love. 

This was an enjoyable read with wonderful characters.

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One Night of Passion by Erica Ridley

Thaddeus Middleton is on the hunt for a wife and hopes to find a woman who wants him, not his money.  He is drawn to Priscilla Weatherby who isn't interested in him at all.

Priscilla Weatherby must remain unmarried if she is going to inherit a fortune and her independence.  Until she meets Thad, she has not been tempted to fall in love.

I am thrilled with this series.  I love the characters in each book and how they are intertwined.  Thad was a great hero looking for his own HEA.  He finds Priscilla that is searching for her own adventure and independence.  I loved how Thad was able to show Priscilla the love she needed.  Wonderful book!

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A Lord Apart by Jane Ashford

Daniel Frith is the new Viscount Whitfield after his parent's sudden death.  He has discovered that his father has left a house to a complete stranger.

Penelope Pendelton is relieved to discover that she has inherited Rose Cottage.  She is almost destitute after her brother's reckless actions disgraced her family.  Penelope wants to stay out of the way of Viscount Whitfield, yet they are drawn together as they discover how entwined their families are.

I enjoyed reading this novel.  Penelope had to be a strong woman due to losing her house after her brother's disgrace.  Daniel is just lost.  His parents have died and he is realizing that he never knew his absent parents.  I liked how the story flowed with added humor due to dogs and goats.

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No Other Duke But You by Valerie Bowman

Lady Delilah Montebank has been a matchmaker for several of her friends in society.  Now, her mother is demanding that if she doesn't have a potential husband by her birthday, Delilah will have to marry who her mother wants.  Delilah declares that she is going to marry the most eligible man in society.

Thomas Hobbs has been Delilah's best friend since childhood.  He realizes that he loves Delilah.  Unfortunately, Delilah isn't after the correct Duke - him! 

Can Thomas convince Delilah that he is the right duke?


This was a sweet friends to lovers romance.  I liked Delilah and Thomas.  They were perfect characters.  I enjoyed reading this book. 

In a Badger Way by Shelly Laurenston

This is one of the most craziest books I have read in a while.  The series is focusing on three sisters and Stevie has to be the craziest of them.  She is a lethal badger shifter that has attracted the attention of a panda shifter, Shen Li.

There is more violence in this book than I normally like.  I kind of ignored it because I liked the way the book was written.  It a slow build to romance for Stevie and Shen Li.


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When a Duchess Says I Do by Grace Burrows

Mathilda Wakefield is a Duchess on the run from danger.  She is discovered by the new owner of the estate where she is hiding.  When Duncan Wentworth discovers Mathilda on his estate, he quickly figures out that his uninvited guest is whip-smart and can read his writing.  Duncan quickly offers Mathilda a job.  Mathilda doesn't want to turn down the offer, but doesn't want to involve Duncan in the danger that she is in.  

I really enjoyed getting to know Mathilda and Duncan.  They were great characters.  I liked the intrigue that was in this romance and seeing Mathilda and Duncan work to get their HEA.

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London's Best Kept Secret by Anabelle Bryant

Jeremy Lockhart, Viscount Dearing fell in love with Lady Charlotte Notley when he first saw her playing at a ton recital.  He knew because he had a minor title, he would be low on her father's list for her hand.  Jeremy is a financial genius and uses his acumen to drive Charlotte's family into financial ruin.  He then rescues her family and gets her hand in marriage.

Ten months later, Charlotte is confused about why her husband is distant and her marriage isn't consummated.  She attempts to entice him into the marriage bed, but is she prepared for what she will uncover?

I liked this book and the characters.  It was sort of an arranged marriage where the characters have to get to know each other and fall in love.  Jeremy was a man that knew what he wanted.  Charlotte was a strong woman, yet quiet and introspective with her love of the piano.  There was so much angst in this book. 

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