A Duke's Temptation

Bridal Pleasures, Book 1

By: Jillian Hunter

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Samuel Charles Aubrey St. Aldwyn, Duke of Gravenhurst, is a radical rogue and champion of unpopular causes. No one would dream that he is also the author of a best-selling series of dark historical novels, a writer accused of corrupting the morals of the public, and a master seducer who counts among his passionate fans wellborn Miss Lily Boscastle. But Lily is no stranger to disrepute.

When her engagement to another man ends in a tarnished image and public disgrace, Lily is forced to seek employment outside London - as housekeeper for Gravenhust himself. Her sharp wit and sensuality appeal to his wicked instincts, and she's a perfect match for every beguiling move he makes. Yet there's more to him than Lily imagined: a secret known to few living souls, ghosts from the past that haunt both of their futures in ways too dangerous for even the duke to have invented.

©2010 Maria Hoag (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"A sinfully sexy hero with a secret, a book-obsessed heroine in search of her own happy-ever-after ending, a delightfully clever plot that takes great fun in spoofing the literary world, and writing that sparkles with wicked wit and exquisite sensuality add up to an exceptionally entertaining read worthy of 'Lord Anonymous' himself." ( Booklist)

a lovely story to pass the time.

I really liked the character of Samuel, what a sweet, dashing man. Lily was likeable as well. Narrator was wonderful.

A pearl in the sand

What a charming witty diamond of a story. Every character was written with thought that made you want to know more about.

I didn't care for it

Would you try another book from Jillian Hunter and/or Justine Eyre?

Maybe

Would you recommend A Duke's Temptation to your friends? Why or why not?

No. The story was kind of disjointed with pieces that didn't even seem to be part of the story.

Could you see A Duke's Temptation being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No.

Their mutual attraction

This was a unique masterpiece… I love the main characters and the magnetic attraction to one another.

AWESOME

Great story and story telling. Just like your there. Really great story. I love it