THE DUKE CAN GO TO THE DEVIL is Book three in Erin
Knightley's Prelude to a Kiss series. I think this
is a
book that can be enjoyed by readers who may be new to the
series. THE DUKE CAN GO TO THE DEVIL is a great romance
for readers who like the hero and heroine to have a fiery
and contentious relationship at times. Mei-li "May"
Bradford and William Spencer, the very proper Duke of
Radcliffe have many differences and their path to
happiness doesn't run smoothly.
May is quite an interesting and strong character. She is
very self-assured and has very definite plans for her
life that don't include marriage. I like how Erin
Knightley doesn't make May's unconventional attitude
toward life clownish or obnoxious. She is attracted to
William and develops some tender feelings for him, but
she knows her own mind and is not easily swayed by
others. I like how assertive and aggressive she can be
while still being utterly feminine.
William is a Mr. Darcy kind of hero. At first Radcliffe
comes off as being very uptight, proper and his inner
feelings can be a complete mystery to others. It takes
him completely by surprise how much he ends up
appreciating May's strength and strong opinions. Knowing
her makes an impression on him. His interactions with his
younger half-siblings are adorable and make him a more
likable and sympathetic character. They reveal another
layer of his personality. When he finally decides to
fight for May, he does it fiercely and with heart-
stopping results. THE DUKE CAN GO TO THE DEVIL is
peppered with delicate and beautiful bits of romantic
enchantment.
THE DUKE CAN GO TO THE DEVIL is a slow, satisfying simmer
with a duke knocked for a loop by love. I love the
friendship and support given by Sophie to May, and Lord
Derington to William. Lord Derington seems particularly
sweet and would love to read more about him in a future
book. I look forward to the next Prelude to a Kiss
book
by Erin Knightley.
After her mother’s death, May’s sea captain father sends
her halfway around the world to live with his stodgy
sister in England. The summer festival in Bath made for a
lovely distraction, but now she can’t wait for her
father’s return so she can leave this country, its
suffocating rules, and one infuriatingly proper nobleman
in particular behind.
Because he is the Duke of Radcliffe, William Spencer’s
whole life revolves around his duties. He never steps
foot outside the bounds of proper behavior, and he
expects the same of those around him. With her devil-may-
care ways, May vexes him nearly as much as she tempts
him, but there’s something about her that he just can’t
resist. He knows he’s falling hard for her, but with
lives that are worlds apart, will they ever be able to
find any common ground?
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