If adventure has a name…it must be Lady India Rochester. The intrepid archaeologist possesses a sharp blade and an even sharper knack for uncovering history’s forgotten women. Unfortunately, she has one annoying weakness: the dangerously handsome Duke of Ravenwood. Former best friend. Current enemy. And the man who dared to break her heart.Daniel Bonds, the Duke of Ravenwood, is a thrill-seeking … thrill-seeking antiquities hunter who only plays by one rule: Never fall in love. He’s in it for the fortune and glory. At least that’s what he wants the world to think. He’s sworn to hide his tangled web of secrets, especially from the one woman he cares about and will protect at any cost.
But when a priceless relic is stolen from the British Museum, the rivals must align forces. Racing to recover the stolen antiquity and avert an international disaster? All in a day’s work. Avoiding their buried feelings? More and more impossible. For love is about to become the greatest treasure of all.
The grand adventure begins…now!
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India and Daniel were best childhood friends. They had dreams and aspirations to become archaeologists, marry each other, and travel the world discovering its treasures. Things go terribly wrong after a dreadful incident. They grow apart and over the years their once best friendship turns into a bitter rivalry.
Lady India believes in finding treasure for their historical significance and displaying them in a museum. Daniel, also known as Raven, is a rogue and a treasure hunter with questionable strategies. They often run into each other and step on each others toes! When the famed Rosetta Stone is found to be fake, they unite in an effort to find the real artifact.
I loved India. So strong, determined, sassy, and oh so fun! She doesn’t let anybody say a woman can’t do that! Raven is a rogue and he keeps up that farce almost a little too well. There’s reasons he must hold up that façade. He is truly enamored with India. He finds her smarter and at times, more clever than he, as well. He highly respects her. They have a sizzling chemistry that you know will be explosive if they ever stop circling one another.
I enjoyed the book’s beginning showing India and Daniel as kids. We got a first hand look at their love for archaeology and each other. Once they are adults, the bantering is crazy. They seriously push each others buttons, but only because they really long for it to be like it was when they were children.
I enjoyed the read, and their escapade, but it ended rather abruptly after an entire book build up. I would’ve liked to revel in the ending a bit more!
4.5 stars
Lady India “Indy” Rochester and Daniel “Raven”, the Duke of Ravenwood were once the best of friends and betrothed. But a tragedy torn them apart and a betrayal years later solidified their break.
Now years later, the hurt and betrayal still linger, but Indy has moved on, she is an adventuress, she has made her mark in archeology and lives unrepentant and unconventionally. Raven is a rogue and a treasure seeker, but that is a front to hide his true purpose. He is a spy and on a quest to clear his father’s name. Indy is his biggest sacrifice and regret, but his life has no room for attachments.
When Indy infiltrates an archeologist society meeting dressed as a man, she makes a startling discovery – the Rosetta Stone has been stolen. Raven catches her and is shocked that he didn’t recognize her right away – because he might act like a jerk, but she is never far from his thoughts and dreams. When Sir Malcolm finds them, he admits the stone was taken. Raven says he will find it and Indy insists on being included. Much to Raven’s dismay, Sir Malcolm agrees.
He tries to dissuade her, but they are caught “hate-kissing” by a reporter and Indy declares that they have finally set a wedding date – they give the reporter outrageous details of their upcoming wedding and she says they are going to France to shop – neatly backing Raven in a corner.
They set out and will have to work together and it is clear that her trust is not easily restored, his deception doesn’t lie easy and their love never truly died. Can they find more than just the missing stone? Can they find their way back to each other?
This was an amazing story and I loved it. Indy and Daniel are so perfect for each other. I appreciated that India was true to herself and pursued her dreams, even though she never imagined doing it alone. My heart broke for Raven and the choices that he had to make. The story was quick paced, steamy, witty, adventurous and entertaining. My only complaint would be that I didn’t feel like their story was finished, it ended a bit abruptly without certain things being cleared up – but maybe those things will be addressed in the next book (fingers crossed). This is the second book in the series, but it can definitely be read as a stand alone title.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by Edelweiss and the publisher.*
Great fun with an interesting plot.
When Lady India Rochester and Daniel Bonds were children, they knew that they would become archaeologists, that they would marry, and travel the world together. But a dreadful incident derailed their plans, and the once best friends became bitter rivals over the years. India is a serious scholar; Daniel, now the Duke of Ravenhood – known as Raven – is a rogue and an antiquities hunter with questionable tactics, and they often step on each other’s professional toes. But when the Rosetta Stone is stolen from the British Museum and replaced with a forgery, they must unite their efforts to find the missing artefact.
Although FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY stands entirely on its own, those of us who have read the previous instalment in this brilliant series knew that India and Raven’s story would be explosive, and I’m not even sure if it’s the right word to describe their highly combustible chemistry, which is an inferno waiting to happen. It was a brilliant idea to begin the book by showing us how India and Raven were as children: we witnessed their affection, their common love of archaeology, and that they were destined to be together. India is highly intelligent, and I loved how Ms. Bell showed us how clever she was without even a whisper of telling, but with glorious demonstrations of India’s superior mind. Raven readily admits that she is more clever than he is, he admires her, respects her, even though she is always in his way. I also very much appreciated that the characters remained true to themselves, from the previous book, from how they were as children, and throughout FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY.
The quest for the Rosetta Stone is positively riveting, and it was the perfect setting for India and Raven’s romance. The story is meticulously crafted, with several splendid plot twists; the sparkling dialogues are sharp and witty, the writing vibrant and loveliness itself, the descriptions are lush and vivid, and the epilogue is sheer bliss. I adored the numerous winks to James Bond, and I hope that Mina, a minor but pivotal character, figures somewhere in Lenora Bell’s further literary endeavours. Both India and Raven are superb characters, grow immeasurably – and in my book, they form an ideal couple. The love, between them is so overwhelmingly strong that you know that nothing or no one could ever keep them apart. I felt enveloped in their all-consuming passion, and I don’t think I have ever felt true love emanating from a character as I have from Raven. The joyous, sensuous, humorous, gorgeous, and wildly entertaining FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY is utterly sublime, and Lenora Bell’s best book to date.
Great book to read when you go to bed. I read to relax and put the trials and tribulations away. So like something I can pick up and put down and still enjoy
For the Duke’s Eyes Only is my favorite Lenora Bell book so far. India is definitely her strongest heroine to date. Indy’s combination of intelligence, daring, backbone, beauty, and will makes her immensely memorable. Lenora is able to infuse all these admirable characters in her heroine without emasculating the hero Raven. They’re equally matched in wit, physical attributes, and capabilities. She saves him, he saves her.
I thoroughly enjoyed this James Bond-meets-Female Indiana Jones, childhood friends-turned-enemies-turned-lovers romantic comedy/adventure romp of a book. It’s action-packed with loads of humor, heart, steam, and Shakespeare. Oh, and I love that it’s partly set in Paris. “I want to give Paris a hug.” Me, too, Indy. Me, too.
Some of my favorite lines:
“Time waits for no woman … Grab destiny as though you want it.”
“There is no tomorrow … Only this night. One life to live.”
For the Duke’s Eyes Only by Lenora Bell is book two in the School for Dukes series. This is the story of Daniel ‘Raven’ Bonds, the Duke of Ravenwood and Lady India ‘Indy’ Rochester. I have read the previous book, but feel this can be a standalone book.
Raven and Indy were once the best of friends and heading toward marriage but things didn’t go that way at all. The present day they hate each other (or at least Indy does) and are enemies of sorts. Raven seeks treasure and no interest in love yet but is trying to secretly clear his fathers name which makes it impossible to commit to someone. Indy has moved forward with her life working in the archeology field. When Indy goes undercover to a archeologist society meeting she sees that the Rosetta Stone has been taken. Raven doesn’t recognize Indy at first but he soon does and learns what she discovered. When Sir Malcolm confirms that the Stone is missing it is set in motion for Indy and Raven to go an look for it. Although Raven doesn’t want Indy involved she doesn’t leave much choice.
Exciting Read!!
STOP! THIEF! Somebody has stolen the Rosetta Stone in this wonderfully written book that is a takeoff on James Bond (thus the title) and Indiana Jones (thus the heroine’s name and the antiquities adventure). The book is well plotted and excellently written – with a real surprise of a plot twist at the end. I loved the characters and would really like to meet Lady Indy.
India and Daniel were betrothed as children and they grew up knowing that they would marry. That was perfectly okay with them because they loved each other. They roamed their neighboring estates together every day unearthing treasures and they dreamed of the day when they would be grown, married and exploring for antiquities in other parts of the world.
Then, one day while they were out exploring, their world came to an end. India’s mother came for them and wouldn’t explain why – she only rushed them home. As they arrived, they noticed a strange coach sitting in the drive. Daniel was rushed into the coach and it sped away. His father had been murdered in France and was being accused of treason. At just twelve years old, Daniel was the new duke, the family was in scandal, and they were moved to a new home.
My heart broke for some of the choices that Daniel was forced to make in his life. He loved his Indy and he had to break her heart and make her hate him – all to keep her safe. He had to become a spy and track down the real traitor so he could clear his family name. He took on a persona that was not him at all, but it served him well in his spy role.
To me, the real villain in the story was Sir Baldwin, he wasn’t meant to be, but that is how I read him. He took a young boy and put him through cruel training to rip all of his emotions out of him so he could be a spy. Supposedly the decisions were all Daniels, but Daniel was much, much, much too young to be making those kinds of life-altering decisions. What he really needed was love and guidance – a father figure.
India has learned never to trust her heart to anyone because the one and only person she loved took hers and ground it under his heel and he’s become everything she despises in a person. She’s also super intelligent and has become strong, resourceful and independent. She’s made more antiquarian discoveries that all of the men at the all-male Society of Antiquaries put together and yet they won’t let her join. She chafes at that and determines to attend a meeting dressed as a man. Well, what she really wants is to see the Rosetta Stone because she needs to decipher a map in order to find Cleopatra’s tomb.
Daniel discovers India at the meeting – and she realizes that the Rosetta Stone is a fake. They both end up on a quest to recover the real stone – and maybe their lost love for each other. It is such a fun and adventurous read that I couldn’t put it down from start to finish!
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“I requested and received this e-book at no cost to me and volunteered to read it; my review is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher.”
India and Daniel were best childhood friends. They had dreams and aspirations to become archaeologists, marry each other, and travel the world discovering its treasures. Things go terribly wrong after a dreadful incident. They grow apart and over the years their once best friendship turns into a bitter rivalry.
Lady India believes in finding treasure for their historical significance and displaying them in a museum. Daniel, also known as Raven, is a rogue and a treasure hunter with questionable strategies. They often run into each other and step on each others toes! When the famed Rosetta Stone is found to be fake, they unite in an effort to find the real artifact.
I loved India. So strong, determined, sassy, and oh so fun! She doesn’t let anybody say a woman can’t do that! Raven is a rogue and he keeps up that farce almost a little too well. There’s reasons he must hold up that façade. He is truly enamored with India. He finds her smarter and at times, more clever than he, as well. He highly respects her. They have a sizzling chemistry that you know will be explosive if they ever stop circling one another.
I enjoyed the book’s beginning showing India and Daniel as kids. We got a first hand look at their love for archaeology and each other. Once they are adults, the bantering is crazy. They seriously push each others buttons, but only because they really long for it to be like it was when they were children.
I enjoyed the read, and their escapade, but it ended rather abruptly after an entire book build up. I would’ve liked to revel in the ending a bit more!
4.5 stars
Lady India “Indy” Rochester and Daniel “Raven”, the Duke of Ravenwood were once the best of friends and betrothed. But a tragedy torn them apart and a betrayal years later solidified their break.
Now years later, the hurt and betrayal still linger, but Indy has moved on, she is an adventuress, she has made her mark in archeology and lives unrepentant and unconventionally. Raven is a rogue and a treasure seeker, but that is a front to hide his true purpose. He is a spy and on a quest to clear his father’s name. Indy is his biggest sacrifice and regret, but his life has no room for attachments.
When Indy infiltrates an archeologist society meeting dressed as a man, she makes a startling discovery – the Rosetta Stone has been stolen. Raven catches her and is shocked that he didn’t recognize her right away – because he might act like a jerk, but she is never far from his thoughts and dreams. When Sir Malcolm finds them, he admits the stone was taken. Raven says he will find it and Indy insists on being included. Much to Raven’s dismay, Sir Malcolm agrees.
He tries to dissuade her, but they are caught “hate-kissing” by a reporter and Indy declares that they have finally set a wedding date – they give the reporter outrageous details of their upcoming wedding and she says they are going to France to shop – neatly backing Raven in a corner.
They set out and will have to work together and it is clear that her trust is not easily restored, his deception doesn’t lie easy and their love never truly died. Can they find more than just the missing stone? Can they find their way back to each other?
This was an amazing story and I loved it. Indy and Daniel are so perfect for each other. I appreciated that India was true to herself and pursued her dreams, even though she never imagined doing it alone. My heart broke for Raven and the choices that he had to make. The story was quick paced, steamy, witty, adventurous and entertaining. My only complaint would be that I didn’t feel like their story was finished, it ended a bit abruptly without certain things being cleared up – but maybe those things will be addressed in the next book (fingers crossed). This is the second book in the series, but it can definitely be read as a stand alone title.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by Edelweiss and the publisher.*
Great fun with an interesting plot.
When Lady India Rochester and Daniel Bonds were children, they knew that they would become archaeologists, that they would marry, and travel the world together. But a dreadful incident derailed their plans, and the once best friends became bitter rivals over the years. India is a serious scholar; Daniel, now the Duke of Ravenhood – known as Raven – is a rogue and an antiquities hunter with questionable tactics, and they often step on each other’s professional toes. But when the Rosetta Stone is stolen from the British Museum and replaced with a forgery, they must unite their efforts to find the missing artefact.
Although FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY stands entirely on its own, those of us who have read the previous instalment in this brilliant series knew that India and Raven’s story would be explosive, and I’m not even sure if it’s the right word to describe their highly combustible chemistry, which is an inferno waiting to happen. It was a brilliant idea to begin the book by showing us how India and Raven were as children: we witnessed their affection, their common love of archaeology, and that they were destined to be together. India is highly intelligent, and I loved how Ms. Bell showed us how clever she was without even a whisper of telling, but with glorious demonstrations of India’s superior mind. Raven readily admits that she is more clever than he is, he admires her, respects her, even though she is always in his way. I also very much appreciated that the characters remained true to themselves, from the previous book, from how they were as children, and throughout FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY.
The quest for the Rosetta Stone is positively riveting, and it was the perfect setting for India and Raven’s romance. The story is meticulously crafted, with several splendid plot twists; the sparkling dialogues are sharp and witty, the writing vibrant and loveliness itself, the descriptions are lush and vivid, and the epilogue is sheer bliss. I adored the numerous winks to James Bond, and I hope that Mina, a minor but pivotal character, figures somewhere in Lenora Bell’s further literary endeavours. Both India and Raven are superb characters, grow immeasurably – and in my book, they form an ideal couple. The love, between them is so overwhelmingly strong that you know that nothing or no one could ever keep them apart. I felt enveloped in their all-consuming passion, and I don’t think I have ever felt true love emanating from a character as I have from Raven. The joyous, sensuous, humorous, gorgeous, and wildly entertaining FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY is utterly sublime, and Lenora Bell’s best book to date.
Great book to read when you go to bed. I read to relax and put the trials and tribulations away. So like something I can pick up and put down and still enjoy
For the Duke’s Eyes Only is my favorite Lenora Bell book so far. India is definitely her strongest heroine to date. Indy’s combination of intelligence, daring, backbone, beauty, and will makes her immensely memorable. Lenora is able to infuse all these admirable characters in her heroine without emasculating the hero Raven. They’re equally matched in wit, physical attributes, and capabilities. She saves him, he saves her.
I thoroughly enjoyed this James Bond-meets-Female Indiana Jones, childhood friends-turned-enemies-turned-lovers romantic comedy/adventure romp of a book. It’s action-packed with loads of humor, heart, steam, and Shakespeare. Oh, and I love that it’s partly set in Paris. “I want to give Paris a hug.” Me, too, Indy. Me, too.
Some of my favorite lines:
“Time waits for no woman … Grab destiny as though you want it.”
“There is no tomorrow … Only this night. One life to live.”
For the Duke’s Eyes Only by Lenora Bell is book two in the School for Dukes series. This is the story of Daniel ‘Raven’ Bonds, the Duke of Ravenwood and Lady India ‘Indy’ Rochester. I have read the previous book, but feel this can be a standalone book.
Raven and Indy were once the best of friends and heading toward marriage but things didn’t go that way at all. The present day they hate each other (or at least Indy does) and are enemies of sorts. Raven seeks treasure and no interest in love yet but is trying to secretly clear his fathers name which makes it impossible to commit to someone. Indy has moved forward with her life working in the archeology field. When Indy goes undercover to a archeologist society meeting she sees that the Rosetta Stone has been taken. Raven doesn’t recognize Indy at first but he soon does and learns what she discovered. When Sir Malcolm confirms that the Stone is missing it is set in motion for Indy and Raven to go an look for it. Although Raven doesn’t want Indy involved she doesn’t leave much choice.
Exciting Read!!
STOP! THIEF! Somebody has stolen the Rosetta Stone in this wonderfully written book that is a takeoff on James Bond (thus the title) and Indiana Jones (thus the heroine’s name and the antiquities adventure). The book is well plotted and excellently written – with a real surprise of a plot twist at the end. I loved the characters and would really like to meet Lady Indy.
India and Daniel were betrothed as children and they grew up knowing that they would marry. That was perfectly okay with them because they loved each other. They roamed their neighboring estates together every day unearthing treasures and they dreamed of the day when they would be grown, married and exploring for antiquities in other parts of the world.
Then, one day while they were out exploring, their world came to an end. India’s mother came for them and wouldn’t explain why – she only rushed them home. As they arrived, they noticed a strange coach sitting in the drive. Daniel was rushed into the coach and it sped away. His father had been murdered in France and was being accused of treason. At just twelve years old, Daniel was the new duke, the family was in scandal, and they were moved to a new home.
My heart broke for some of the choices that Daniel was forced to make in his life. He loved his Indy and he had to break her heart and make her hate him – all to keep her safe. He had to become a spy and track down the real traitor so he could clear his family name. He took on a persona that was not him at all, but it served him well in his spy role.
To me, the real villain in the story was Sir Baldwin, he wasn’t meant to be, but that is how I read him. He took a young boy and put him through cruel training to rip all of his emotions out of him so he could be a spy. Supposedly the decisions were all Daniels, but Daniel was much, much, much too young to be making those kinds of life-altering decisions. What he really needed was love and guidance – a father figure.
India has learned never to trust her heart to anyone because the one and only person she loved took hers and ground it under his heel and he’s become everything she despises in a person. She’s also super intelligent and has become strong, resourceful and independent. She’s made more antiquarian discoveries that all of the men at the all-male Society of Antiquaries put together and yet they won’t let her join. She chafes at that and determines to attend a meeting dressed as a man. Well, what she really wants is to see the Rosetta Stone because she needs to decipher a map in order to find Cleopatra’s tomb.
Daniel discovers India at the meeting – and she realizes that the Rosetta Stone is a fake. They both end up on a quest to recover the real stone – and maybe their lost love for each other. It is such a fun and adventurous read that I couldn’t put it down from start to finish!
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“I requested and received this e-book at no cost to me and volunteered to read it; my review is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher.”
India and Daniel were best childhood friends. They had dreams and aspirations to become archaeologists, marry each other, and travel the world discovering its treasures. Things go terribly wrong after a dreadful incident. They grow apart and over the years their once best friendship turns into a bitter rivalry.
Lady India believes in finding treasure for their historical significance and displaying them in a museum. Daniel, also known as Raven, is a rogue and a treasure hunter with questionable strategies. They often run into each other and step on each others toes! When the famed Rosetta Stone is found to be fake, they unite in an effort to find the real artifact.
I loved India. So strong, determined, sassy, and oh so fun! She doesn’t let anybody say a woman can’t do that! Raven is a rogue and he keeps up that farce almost a little too well. There’s reasons he must hold up that façade. He is truly enamored with India. He finds her smarter and at times, more clever than he, as well. He highly respects her. They have a sizzling chemistry that you know will be explosive if they ever stop circling one another.
I enjoyed the book’s beginning showing India and Daniel as kids. We got a first hand look at their love for archaeology and each other. Once they are adults, the bantering is crazy. They seriously push each others buttons, but only because they really long for it to be like it was when they were children.
I enjoyed the read, and their escapade, but it ended rather abruptly after an entire book build up. I would’ve liked to revel in the ending a bit more!
4.5 stars
Lady India “Indy” Rochester and Daniel “Raven”, the Duke of Ravenwood were once the best of friends and betrothed. But a tragedy torn them apart and a betrayal years later solidified their break.
Now years later, the hurt and betrayal still linger, but Indy has moved on, she is an adventuress, she has made her mark in archeology and lives unrepentant and unconventionally. Raven is a rogue and a treasure seeker, but that is a front to hide his true purpose. He is a spy and on a quest to clear his father’s name. Indy is his biggest sacrifice and regret, but his life has no room for attachments.
When Indy infiltrates an archeologist society meeting dressed as a man, she makes a startling discovery – the Rosetta Stone has been stolen. Raven catches her and is shocked that he didn’t recognize her right away – because he might act like a jerk, but she is never far from his thoughts and dreams. When Sir Malcolm finds them, he admits the stone was taken. Raven says he will find it and Indy insists on being included. Much to Raven’s dismay, Sir Malcolm agrees.
He tries to dissuade her, but they are caught “hate-kissing” by a reporter and Indy declares that they have finally set a wedding date – they give the reporter outrageous details of their upcoming wedding and she says they are going to France to shop – neatly backing Raven in a corner.
They set out and will have to work together and it is clear that her trust is not easily restored, his deception doesn’t lie easy and their love never truly died. Can they find more than just the missing stone? Can they find their way back to each other?
This was an amazing story and I loved it. Indy and Daniel are so perfect for each other. I appreciated that India was true to herself and pursued her dreams, even though she never imagined doing it alone. My heart broke for Raven and the choices that he had to make. The story was quick paced, steamy, witty, adventurous and entertaining. My only complaint would be that I didn’t feel like their story was finished, it ended a bit abruptly without certain things being cleared up – but maybe those things will be addressed in the next book (fingers crossed). This is the second book in the series, but it can definitely be read as a stand alone title.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by Edelweiss and the publisher.*
Great fun with an interesting plot.
When Lady India Rochester and Daniel Bonds were children, they knew that they would become archaeologists, that they would marry, and travel the world together. But a dreadful incident derailed their plans, and the once best friends became bitter rivals over the years. India is a serious scholar; Daniel, now the Duke of Ravenhood – known as Raven – is a rogue and an antiquities hunter with questionable tactics, and they often step on each other’s professional toes. But when the Rosetta Stone is stolen from the British Museum and replaced with a forgery, they must unite their efforts to find the missing artefact.
Although FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY stands entirely on its own, those of us who have read the previous instalment in this brilliant series knew that India and Raven’s story would be explosive, and I’m not even sure if it’s the right word to describe their highly combustible chemistry, which is an inferno waiting to happen. It was a brilliant idea to begin the book by showing us how India and Raven were as children: we witnessed their affection, their common love of archaeology, and that they were destined to be together. India is highly intelligent, and I loved how Ms. Bell showed us how clever she was without even a whisper of telling, but with glorious demonstrations of India’s superior mind. Raven readily admits that she is more clever than he is, he admires her, respects her, even though she is always in his way. I also very much appreciated that the characters remained true to themselves, from the previous book, from how they were as children, and throughout FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY.
The quest for the Rosetta Stone is positively riveting, and it was the perfect setting for India and Raven’s romance. The story is meticulously crafted, with several splendid plot twists; the sparkling dialogues are sharp and witty, the writing vibrant and loveliness itself, the descriptions are lush and vivid, and the epilogue is sheer bliss. I adored the numerous winks to James Bond, and I hope that Mina, a minor but pivotal character, figures somewhere in Lenora Bell’s further literary endeavours. Both India and Raven are superb characters, grow immeasurably – and in my book, they form an ideal couple. The love, between them is so overwhelmingly strong that you know that nothing or no one could ever keep them apart. I felt enveloped in their all-consuming passion, and I don’t think I have ever felt true love emanating from a character as I have from Raven. The joyous, sensuous, humorous, gorgeous, and wildly entertaining FOR THE DUKE’S EYES ONLY is utterly sublime, and Lenora Bell’s best book to date.