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The Dangerous Duke (2008)

by Christine Wells(Favorite Author)

3.53 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0425223264 (ISBN13: 9780425223260)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Berkley Sensation

series

Series

review 1: For some reason, this book read like it was a second book in a series. There were lots of references to past events that were never really cleared up. Maybe a prologue would have helped or a flash back or two.Near the beginning of the book, Max is breaking into Kate's house to steal her diary when he is caught by Kate. He makes it look like he couldn't stay away from her and distracts her with kisses. Eventually, she puts a stop to it by saying no and slapping Max, so he stops and leaves. Then Kate goes into this whole 'he must think I'm disgusting to leave so abruptly' train of thought and how she should have stopped him like a normal virtuous lady. So, needless to say, I was confused. She smacks him and tells him no, but yet she did nothing to stop him? What? It sounds t... moreo me like she stopped him quite effectively. I could have done without the whole 'I am too passionate so I must be a whore' act on Kate's part and the 'I must be the gentle lover Kate wants' act on Max's part. I really didn't think it added anything to the story, especially since there were just vague references to Kate's relationship with her dead husband. This part of the story actually annoyed me. I enjoyed the secondary storyline of Louisa and Jardine but it didn't end well. Maybe they will have their own story in the future. I wanted to know more about their past together, but again there were vague references to their past. If they don't ever get their own book, it will have just been wasted. Especially since they did not end happily at the end of this book. Kate threatens to write a tell all about certain members in Parliament and once again, things are eluded to but never explained. I wanted to know some of the things that she knew. I think it would have helped to have a few other possibilities in the mix as to who might want to kill Kate. I did enjoy the interactions between Max and Kate and found their early fights to be well done. As I said before, I hope the author writes about Louisa and Jardine in the future.
review 2: For reasons I can't explain I'm not a big fan of the Regency period. I prefer medieval times, however, if you are after a light, fun and sexy read then don't go any further. The plot was a little different and it was nice to have an older heroin with wealth and privilege.The Duke of Lyle and Lady Fairchild are the hero and heroine of this tale, but there is so much happening that their story is sometimes lost. This is a story of intrigue and mystery and it is fun to read along as it unravels. The government aspect was well researched and gives the novel a true historical feel to it. The use of the diary was unusual which is why this regency novel stands out. All in all a good quick read for an afternoon of pleasure! less

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