The Most Dangerous Duke in London

by Madeline Hunter Narrated by Charlotte Grey

Overview

Three sinfully handsome dukes, three scores to settle, three hearts about to meet their matches. All in one thrilling new trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter... NOTORIOUS NOBLEMAN SEEKS REVENGE Name and title: Adam Penrose, Duke of Stratton. Affiliation: London's elite Society of Decadent Dukes. Family history: Scandalous. Personality traits: Dark and brooding, with a thirst for revenge. Ideal romantic partner: A woman of means, with beauty and brains, willing to live with reckless abandon. Desire: Clara Cheswick, gorgeous daughter of his family's sworn enemy. FAINT OF HEART NEED NOT APPLY Clara may be the woman Adam wants, but there's one problem: she's far more interested in publishing her women's journal than getting married-especially to a man said to be dead-set on vengeance. Though, with her nose for a story, Clara wonders if his desire for justice is sincere-along with his incredibly unnerving intention to be her husband. If her weak-kneed response to his kiss is any indication, falling for Adam clearly comes with a cost. But who knew courting danger could be such exhilarating fun? Madeline Hunter's novels are: "Brilliant, compelling...?n excellent read."-The Washington Post "Mesmerizing."-Publishers Weekly "Pure passion."-Booklist

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Madeline Hunter’s The Most Dangerous Duke in London

 “The writing is lively and the characters fun, and the duke’s cronies promise to make good heroes in future books. A thoroughly enjoyable read.”– Kirkus Reviews

"The latest historical romance series that you won't be able to put down is from New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter. With witty humor and inventive storytelling, you'll whip through the first one so fast, you'll need to Amazon Prime another one to your cabana." —Martha Stewart Weddings

“Hunter has created an intelligent, fast-paced romance, chock-full of sensuality and spiced with mystery.” - Publishers Weekly

“The Decadent Dukes Society are just what Hunter fans crave; gorgeous, sexy, scandalous men who are about to meet extraordinary women. Hunter merges passion with vengeance, and pride with romance in this perfectly balanced love story. As always, the wonderful, witty prose and unforgettable characters enhance the intricate plot, and there is no doubt readers will be captivated.”– RT Book Reviews, Top Pick

“The first in Hunter’s seductive new Decadent Dukes Society series is an elegantly written story with richly nuanced characters and a surfeit of intoxicating sensuality that will have fans of soigne Regency-set romances sighing happily with satisfaction.”– Booklist

“This is a historical romance to savor, and readers will root for the pair of lovers and the justice they seek.” – Bookpage, Top Pick

Kirkus Reviews

2017-04-02
Five years after whispered accusations led a duke to take his own life, his son returns to Regency England to find out who slandered his father and exact revenge.The Dukes of Stratton and the Earls of Marwood have been enemies for generations. Adam Penrose, the current Duke of Stratton, isn't sure how the feud began. But he is fairly sure his family's old enemies were also behind whatever scurrilous rumors led his beloved father to commit suicide. Adam has spent the past five years in France, grieving with his mother and garnering a reputation for fighting duels when people insult his family's honor. But as soon as he returns to England, Adam is surprised by a summons from the dowager Countess of Marwood. She proposes to end the feud by marrying Adam off to her youngest granddaughter. Adam is willing to consider the alliance, but his eye is caught by the girl's older sister, Lady Clara Cheswick. Clara is intense and independent and has no interest in marriage, preferring to spend her time secretly publishing a women's literary journal. But if she won't talk marriage, Adam is willing to settle for seduction, and Clara is easily persuaded to go along with it. It's not entirely clear to the reader whether Adam is planning to use Clara for revenge against her family, but this adds spice to the story. Hunter (The Wicked Duke, 2016, etc.) has a thorough understanding of the architecture and fashion of the era, although unfortunately there isn't as much artistic detail in this opening salvo of her new Decadent Dukes Society trilogy as there have been in previous works. Still, the writing is lively and the characters fun, and the duke's cronies promise to make good heroes in future books. A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170836277
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	05/30/2017
Edition description:	Unabridged

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