Enjoy another witty, emotional historical romance book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erica Ridley’s fan-favorite Dukes of War regency romance series!
Captain Xavier Grey’s body is back amongst the beau monde, but his mind cannot break free from the horrors of war. His friends try to help him find peace. He knows he doesn’t deserve it. Just like he doesn’t deserve the … doesn’t deserve the attentions of the sultry bluestocking intent on seducing him into bed…
Spinster Jane Downing wants off the shelf and into the arms of a hot-blooded man. Specifically, the dark and dangerous Captain Grey. She may not be destined to be his wife, but nothing will stop her from being his mistress. She could quote classical Greek by the age of four. How hard can it be to learn the language of love?
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I could not put this book down. This is a great story of what English society was like. Wonderfully written with great characterization.
What am amazing author! Ever story she writes keeps me enthralled!
I learned a new term in this book – bluestocking. So not only was I entertained by this fun read, but I was educated.
He has returned from war suffering from, as we call it today, PSTD and has withdrawn from society. She, sinister Jane Downing, had set her eyes on him prior to the war. At 24 she has removed herself from the social scene but when Captain Xavier Grey comes back onto the scene, she decides she isn’t looking for marriage but maybe Captain Grey’s mistress?? A wonderful story of a fateful snowy weekend together where healing begins for both. A great read.
WE all have something we do not want to give up even for love
A little predictable, but still a quick and fun read.
Great characters, love Erica Ridley’s books and this is another classic of hers!
One of the best books I’ve read in a long time!!!!
I always enjoy this author’s books.
Ya gotta like pirate stories to like this one. And though I love this author. Not the pirate thing.
unrealistic
The plot was rather shallow as was the heroine. Was not just far fetched by why travel far if you do not even know the msn and offer your body for sex just because Honestly?
Jane is a total hoot; I loved her! The big, strong Captain is the perfect foil for her. A most enjoyable afternoon read!