In this gripping, mysterious Regency romance set in 1802,
we meet Julian
Fortescue, the newly appointed Duke of Denford. Dark and
foreboding,
Julian is trying to manage his new role in society, while
also coming to
terms with what happened in France, nine years ago.
Whilst trading for a
magnificent art collection, Julian was betrayed, which
inevitably led to the
execution of the De Falleron family. Julian has never been
able to forget
what his actions had set in motion, but vowed he would
find the traitor, and
finally bring the art collection home.
In the midst of these events, Julian's
mother leaves his three half sisters under his
guardianship and waltzes off
with husband number three. Now Julian requires a
governess. Meet
Jeanne de Falleron, who is desperate to gain access to
Fortescue House,
so that she may discover which Fortescue is responsible
for the death of
her family.
Under the guise of Jane Grey, she gets the position of
Governess, and starts her quest for revenge.
As time passes, Jane not only falls in love with the
impish children under
her tutelage, but also their handsome guardian, the Duke.
Jane has had a
troubled past where she was forced to make some difficult
choices to
ensure her survival, so she tries to maintain a distance
from the dark Duke.
But passion flares between the two and their relationship
begins to grow.
As Julian returns to Denford Castle with his prized
collection and ready to
claim his love, the traitor is in their midst, ready to
strike. Can love triumph
when the truth is revealed, or is there just too much pain
when the past
comes to light?
THE DUKE OF DARK DESIRES by Miranda Neville is an
addictive read
that captures the reader from the outset. The character of
Julian grows
before our eyes, as his relationship with Jane grows, and
he becomes a
real brother to his younger sisters. The passion that
erupts between Julian
and Jane is romance at its finest. I loved the mystery
surrounding the De
Falleron family and their betrayal, and it kept me hooked
right to the end.
An excellent Regency romance.
Rebellious Julian Fortescue never expected to inherit a
dukedom, nor to find himself guardian to three young
half-sisters. Now in the market for a governess, he lays
eyes on Jane Grey and knows immediately she is qualified—
to
become his mistress. Yet the alluring woman appears
impervious to him. Somehow Julian must find a way to make
her succumb to temptation . . . without losing his heart
and
revealing the haunting mistakes of his past.
Desired: Duke skilled in the seductive art of conversation
. . .
Lady Jeanne de Falleron didn't seek a position as a
governess simply to fall into bed with the Duke of
Denford.
Under the alias of Jane Grey, she must learn which of the
duke's relatives is responsible for the death of her
family—and take her revenge. She certainly can't afford
the
distraction of her darkly irresistible employer, or the
smoldering desire he ignites within her .
But as Jane discovers more clues about the villain she
seeks, she's faced with a possibility more disturbing than
her growing feelings for Julian: What will she do if the
man
she loves is also the man she's sworn to kill?
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