Publishers Weekly
03/25/2019
Hunter’s final Decadent Dukes Society Regency (after A Devil of a Duke) entices with a strong heroine who refuses to be impressed by the hero’s stuffy manners. Davina MacCallum is working as a tutor in London while she seeks to prove that her grandfather was a Scottish baron whose lands were wrongfully taken by the English Crown. Eric Marshall, Duke of Brentworth, is now the owner of those lands and believes that Davina’s claim is fraudulent. When Davina leaves London for Scotland to search for evidence of her family’s claims, Brentworth follows her, intrigued by her persistence. As they spend more time together, Davina sees through Brentworth’s proper exterior to the kind, generous man inside, and he admires her selflessness and medical skills. As the physical attraction between them grows, they must decide whether they can set aside their personal animosities over the disputed lands and form a lasting relationship. Readers who like slow-simmering romance will find much to appreciate about these intelligent, forthright characters and their cautious journey toward love. Agent: Pamela Hopkins, Hopkins Literary. (May)
From the Publisher
Praise for Never Deny a Duke:
"The originality of Hunter’s plotting and the skill with which she executes it are exemplary. These, combined with her usual superb flair for crafting compelling characters (her sketch of George IV alone is worth the price of the book), make this a must-read for fans of sexy Regency-set historicals." —Booklist
"A lovely, wise, subtly sexy read." —All About Romance
"Hunter’s final Decadent Dukes Society Regency (after A Devil of a Duke) entices with a strong heroine who refuses to be impressed by the hero’s stuffy manners....Readers who like slow-simmering romance will find much to appreciate about these intelligent, forthright characters and their cautious journey toward love." —Publishers Weekly
Praise for Madeline Hunter's previous novels:
A Devil of a Duke:
“Rich with scandal and sensuality, Hunter’s second Decadent Dukes Society Regency (after The Most Dangerous Duke in London) features a fabulous heroine, a secretary with a criminal secret who falls for a man far above her station….Scintillating love scenes are plentiful in this page-turning tale, which is enhanced by a cast of memorable characters and smart, witty protagonists.”– Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW, Best Books of Summer '18
“Readers who crave historical romances served up with a surfeit of searing sensuality and plenty of sharply nuanced characters will snap up this sterling addition to Hunter’s Decadent Dukes Society series.”– Booklist
"With a delectable blend of clever ripostes, scorching sensuality, and masterly plotting, Hunter's latest sees the most infamous of the Decadent Dukes fall head over heels." —Library Journal
“Another passionate, adventurous, captivating romance from a grand mistress of the genre. Hunter combines a heated love story with a feminist vibe with a dangerous mission led by unconventional characters. Thanks to the snappy dialogue, readers will find the pace never slows as they try and keep up with a bold thief and a devilish duke engaged in a subtle game of seduction. Readers will adore the smart characters who actually talk to one another as they set aside foolish misunderstandings in favor of communication.”– RT Book Reviews TOP PICK
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
