A woman fished out of the ocean, and a man looking to ruin his reputation – and neither is expecting to find answers with each other… one, but her instincts to rob him melt away as she discovers just why he was walking the docks that night.
As the night continues and time forces honesty from their lips, will Alexander relinquish the reputation that he has worked so hard to maintain? Will being drenched with a duke give Teresa a man not just for a night, but for a lifetime?
This is the second in a series of eight Ravishing Regencies.
This is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and part of a series that can be read in any order.
The Ravishing Regencies series:
Lost with a Lord
Drenched with a Duke
Shipwrecked with a Suitor
Marooned with a Marquis
Voyage with a Viscount
Beached with a Baronet
Catastrophe with a Count
Emigrating with an Earl (coming September 2019)
more
Sexy and romantic, Emily Murdoch never disapoints.
Murdoch weaves a wonderful tale of intimacy and love. When Teresa Metcalfe is thrown into the Thames River by an evil man, she believes she is going to die. Then a strong hand pulls her out to safety and she meets Alexander the Duke of Caershire. They escape an angry mob and spend a romantic night together huddled in a shack. Teresa’s line of work makes her an unlikely match for a Duke. Can love last once it blooms? I highly recommend Drenched with the Duke.
A lovely tale of unlikely love.
This is the love story of Alexander, Duke of Caershire and Teresa Metcalfe. Alexander’s past decisions has made him a pariah in the ton. Teresa’s desperate situation has turned her into a courtesan. They meet through extraordinary circumstances.
This is an unlikely match, but it works within the story. Like the other novellas in this series, the story is character centered. The story was passionate and entertaining. The pace was fast. The plot was a little fantastical but very romantic.
Although not my favorite in the series, I enjoyed this short, easy read novella. It got to the point quickly and was well developed. Another good installment. I will definitely continue reading this series.
I received a gifted copy of this book, this is my honest opinion.
New Author, with a different look at the ton. A Duke and a Courtesan ! One raised at the top of the ton
and the other having to do whatever to keep her family safe. Using whatever means she has.
Teresa and Alexander have nothing in common except both have had disappoints in their lives.
I found the twist that he was a virgin, and she had all the experience a great twist for the time period.
This is a very steamy romance, but was well written. I do think it would have been even better if I
had read the first book, Lost with a Lord before.
I received and ARC and want to thank the author for it. I am giving my opinion, voluntarily.
All in all this was a fun, quick read and hope you give it a try. Am sure you will enjoy it too…
This is one of the few books that takes a situation – a romance between an aristocrat at the top level of the Haute Ton (Alexander, the Duke of Caershire) and a “lady” of the Demi Monde (Teresa Metcalfe, “courtesan to the rich and famous”) and somehow makes it work perfectly well in a Regency Period context. Yes, their meet up is unusual to say the least (he literally had to drag her half-drowned from the Thames … though we later find out there’s much more to that), but he’s not typical noble and she’s not the typical “lady of the night”. what happens next, with all it’s fun twists and turns, makes for a fabulous story. Bottom line is that this ebook is easily worth 5 stars. It’s superbly written and a lot of fun. Can’t do much better than that in my opinion.
A brilliant romance that washed me away to the Regency period!
The eloquent words flowed off the page and deeply immersed me in a romantic tale of a lonely nobleman rescuing a beautiful courtesan from being murdered after she was pushed into the river by a scoundrel. The pair spend a lot of time talking and connecting. The dialogue was superb. I quickly loved both characters. I absolutely adore this book, and I am definitely read the next one in the series. I highly recommend this novella to all Regency romance fans.
The wonderfully sensual love scenes were extremely well written and intimate; the author has quite a talent for that.
The only part of the novella that did not seem believable was that after the pair got dunked in the river, neither one mentioned the awful smell of the water when, in reality, the Thames was very polluted at the time. Neither one of them took a bath; they just dried off. Yuck!
I received a free advanced reading copy, and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
“Drenched with a Duke” by Emily E K Murdoch
This was a fun quick Regency romance read. I was gifted an ARC copy by the author and am pleased to say this was a good read. It had an interesting plot and yes there was some steam. But you can skim those passages and still enjoy the story.
When I saw the title, I wondered what would happen in this delightful novella by an author I so enjoy. The title lived up to its name when we find Teresa, a London courtesan being thrown in the Thames and struggling not to drown. Alexander, Duke of Caershire sees her and pulls her out of the water. This was such a fated meeting for them both. Alexander has been rejected by society and weighted down by his past. Teresa has been working to earn money for her family but it all weighs her down. As the two spend a night together, can they heal each other and look to the future?
An enjoyable story that will have you smiling at the end and knowing love can conquer all!!
Another fun story from Emily Murdoch. Teresa and Alexander are from different worlds, but their attraction sees beyond that. Their love for each other is stronger than opinions of others. I enjoyed their interactions, their strong feelings and opinions, and even their expectations of each other. With a kick in the pants, they come together for an HEA as it should be.
I received an ARC copy of this story as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
I found this book to be very entertaining and unpredictable with a happily ever after ending.
In this very different Regency romance, Alexander Caershire discovers that making sacrifices for his family comes with a price. He is furious at society’s rejection of him, but in that catalytic moment, he finds so much more worth living for. When a young woman is pushed into the Thames River, Alexander is close enough to rescue her, and once again has to question the value of his reputation. Although this story takes place across the great divide, love cannot be denied and when Alexander realises that he doesn’t have anything to lose, he experiences the kind of relief that only a person living under a cloud can feel. Whether he can persuade Teresa that she can be part of his future is another question altogether. The story is generally well written and although it does not follow the pattern of other books by the author, it is nevertheless enjoyable. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
GRIST FOR THE RUMOR MILL!!!
Talk about throwing caution to the wind. This is one wild spin on a regency era tale. Not a bad one by any means. Emily really brought things front and center here. You get all the drama, steamy interchanges, action and suspense that keep you on the edge as the tale unfolds. The characters are intriguing, complex and true to form. Realistic and believable personalities that range with a balance that works superbly. The scenes are stunningly graphic that paints a breathtaking backdrop for this page turning bombshell. Twists and turns abound with a few unexpected surprises that make for a very satisfying storyline. Fantastic job Emily, thanks for sharing this awesome read with us.
A quick fun read with smart witty characters. The story is largely focused on the two main characters but still maintains a vibrant and fast paced dialogue. A very upbeat story!
This is a delightful and steamy novel. Between saving a woman from drowning and secrets told between. Alexander must determine if restoring his lost reputation is more important than loving a woman of the night. I enjoyed this story and read it from start to finish in one sitting.
I received an Audible copy of this book from the author. So I got to listen as I read along. It made for a more interesting experience. I loved the overall romance of this story. A hero rescues a young woman from drowning and they both come to find respite in each other. A very sweet story. I feel the narration would have been more effective if there had been both a male and female. This does not take long. I is a short story and is moderately paced. The love scenes were sensual and passionate. Very dreamy. The conversation honest and from the heart. I liked it.
This was a different story & not one I would usualy read but the writing was very good & the characters were extremely likable. Alexander, Duke of Caershire left Almacks after being given the cut direct & to help calm himself he went for a walk by the Thames. His enjoyment of the calming waters was suddenly broken by a woman splashing & calling for help. Alexander pulls her from the water – her name is Theresa Metcalfe & she tells him she is a courtesan.. After talking a while, he escorts her home & they change in to dry clothes & he ends up spending the night – a lot of things happen but you need to read the final results!
This is a very interesting and clever love story about two people from totally different walks of life who meet under a most unusual situation and who discover that by good communication they are able to find trust and love together.
I love the different strengths of character of both main characters and also the gentle and almost innocent portrayal of Alexander which is quite novel. Teresa is more forceful and more confident and both of them are quite likable.
I am very happy to recommend this entertaining story and hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
I read an Advance Reader’s Copy and the above is my voluntary and unbiased review of it.