Ethan Standish, fourth Duke of Dunmoor, is a man cursed by a past that refuses to let him go. Twenty years after enduring captivity as a prisoner of war, he has withdrawn from society, living ensconced at his estate. He takes no visitors and no risks. He needs nothing and no one, finding comfort in his solitude, with only his demons to keep him company. That all changes the day Catherine … Catherine Kirkcaldy arrives on his doorstep.
The governess for the children of the late Earl MacLendon, Cat has come to the estate of the enigmatic Duke of Dunmoor to inform him of his new status as their guardian. Despite her initial misgivings, she finds herself drawn to this contradiction of a man, a man with a fearsome reputation but a kind heart no one is allowed to see.
A single letter exposes a shared connection with their pasts, setting Ethan and Cat on a path of danger and revenge. But even as Ethan pursues retribution for the past that should have never been, he finds himself falling for Cat, a woman with a ready smile and an open heart. Can he bury his long-held demons in exchange for a future with Cat? Or will he forever be the Devil of Dunmoor?
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love always wins
Showing a character with a real problem. Wonderfulstory build up and resolution
This romance murder mystery is engaging and hard to put down.There is suspense and urgency. The characters and environment seem very authentic. I appreciate the opportunity to understand the circumstances of people in other times and cultures.
It a an entertaining read
Fairly predictable, good escapist read. I read it in an evening. A little twist in the tortured war hero. Didn’t expect the ending. Great literature? No, but a decent relaxing, quick read.
A strong Scottish lass and a war tormented hero. Clean romance, which I loved, and an interesting story. Loved it.
I liked the spunkiness of the heroine. I was surprised by who was the villain.
Need to spell check, grammar check and proof read.
Loved reading could not put it down.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book
Loved this historical romance.
Had to stop. Oh dear. Such an appalling stupid plot device — compromised by his idiotic behavior. What is it with authors thinking it’s admirable for men to act like idiots? And women to be spunky (rude) and, frankly, disrespectful, let alone completely not historically appropriate?
Well-written book. I would have given it 5 stars if the solution to the mystery had been more believable.
I enjoyed this story. Not the typical regency romance.
Enjoyed reading it. Very good plot and ending
Loved this story and the determined heroine!
Good writing. Good story teller.
Definitely kept me interested. Not so predictable that you already knew the ending. Plot twist and true to life characters. One of the authors I know I will always enjoy!
To think a mother could treat her son that way. Loved the romance. Really love these type books.