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.
Wanted: Governess able to keep all hours . . .
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 qualifiedβ
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
familyβand 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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