The Duke of Dark Desires (The Wild Quartet #4) by Miranda NevillePublished December 30th 2014 by Avon
Paperback, 384 pages
Series: The Wild Quartet
Genre: Historical RomanceHeat Rating: Steamy to Sizzling
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Summary from Goodreads
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 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?
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 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?
Oh I love a good Governess story. This might actually be only my second
one that I have read in my lifetime and I am oh so glad that I did.
Jane Grey is really Lady Jeanne de Falleron, a woman who is out for revenge after witnessing the fall and death of her family, including her little sisters. She finds herself at Fortescue home posing as a governess because she remembers that it was a member of that family that has betrayed her family and sent them to their deaths.
Julian inherited dukedom because everyone else in the family seemed to have met some sort of misfortune, leaving him a sole male heir that the rest of the family does not approve of. He must take care of his half-sisters and doesn't really want anything to do with them, so he looks for the governess to keep them off his hands. The last thing Julian expected was for Jane Grey to be so attractive, and now getting her into his bed seems to be one of his top priorities, unknown to him the real reason the woman has tricked her way into his home.
The characters in this story were so much fun. I like Jane and I liked Julian's sisters, as well as her interactions with them and how she bought them out of their shells and dealt with their behaviors. I loved Jane's spirit, despite being one of the few de Falleron's left. Thought she had some obstacles in the way, especially in a male form, she continuously kept her mind wrapped around her mission and the revenge she was seeking. I also love how she tried so hard to get Julian to get along with his sisters, who at first he wanted nothing to do with.
Julian was an interesting character as well, a little brooding, had no interest in his sisters. It was nice to see his character open up thanks to Jane. Their interaction was fun and the chemistry was sizzling and clear between these two. It was almost heart-warming watching him slowly warm up to his sisters, who admired him so much.
The plot line was fun and entertaining. I found myself completely hooked and wanted to know what was going on, how was Julian involved in Jane's families death, what does he know about it and did he really do it? It kept me on the edge of my seat and the twist in the end was a bit surprising, did not see it coming. Thought I am not sure how I feel about it completely, I did like it!
Jane Grey is really Lady Jeanne de Falleron, a woman who is out for revenge after witnessing the fall and death of her family, including her little sisters. She finds herself at Fortescue home posing as a governess because she remembers that it was a member of that family that has betrayed her family and sent them to their deaths.
Julian inherited dukedom because everyone else in the family seemed to have met some sort of misfortune, leaving him a sole male heir that the rest of the family does not approve of. He must take care of his half-sisters and doesn't really want anything to do with them, so he looks for the governess to keep them off his hands. The last thing Julian expected was for Jane Grey to be so attractive, and now getting her into his bed seems to be one of his top priorities, unknown to him the real reason the woman has tricked her way into his home.
The characters in this story were so much fun. I like Jane and I liked Julian's sisters, as well as her interactions with them and how she bought them out of their shells and dealt with their behaviors. I loved Jane's spirit, despite being one of the few de Falleron's left. Thought she had some obstacles in the way, especially in a male form, she continuously kept her mind wrapped around her mission and the revenge she was seeking. I also love how she tried so hard to get Julian to get along with his sisters, who at first he wanted nothing to do with.
Julian was an interesting character as well, a little brooding, had no interest in his sisters. It was nice to see his character open up thanks to Jane. Their interaction was fun and the chemistry was sizzling and clear between these two. It was almost heart-warming watching him slowly warm up to his sisters, who admired him so much.
The plot line was fun and entertaining. I found myself completely hooked and wanted to know what was going on, how was Julian involved in Jane's families death, what does he know about it and did he really do it? It kept me on the edge of my seat and the twist in the end was a bit surprising, did not see it coming. Thought I am not sure how I feel about it completely, I did like it!
I love a good governess story as well, I blame it on Jane Eyre! :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic! Great review Lily. :)
It sounds good :) The cover had already caught my eye, it's unusual to find a black cover in historical romances !
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great and I love how fun the characters sound. I was meh on the first two books and never continued..maybe I should
ReplyDeleteI love the fun characters. Glad you liked this!
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