A Rogue for the Dutiful Duchess

A dramatic Regency romance

The scandal of the season

Must be stopped!

Widowed duchess Sophie will do anything to protect her son and his inheritance. Even ask roguish Lord Nicholas Pascoe to retrieve her late husband’s diaries before the secrets they contain bring down the government and the monarchy! Sophie knows she must maintain her distance from Nicholas…only she can’t help but respond to the desire in his eyes. Their mission is treacherous, but will it prove as dangerous as their unexpected attraction?

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Clever story potential, but drags on

The first part of the book moved quickly enough to tell the story and hold interest, but the second half included too much repeated angst over uncertain emotions, by both H and h. I think a serious rewrite of the second half would give the book a more dynamic impact. The overall story is unique, unusual for this genre.