Tall, Duke and Scandalous

The Byronic Book Club, Book 3

By: Amy Rose Bennett

Narrated by: Sasha Higgins

No-nonsense Jane Delaney divides her time between her grandfather's beloved bookstore and writing newspaper columns, determined to overcome a past that's left her with scars on her face and in her heart. But when the store ends up in unexpected financial jeopardy and Jane's secrets are threatened by a mysterious blackmailer, she finds herself in desperate need of money. All seems lost until a temptation like no other presents itself.

Christopher Marsden is the new rakish Duke of Roxby, and someone wants him dead. The problem is, he has no idea who or why. Following a vicious attack, he's acquired a rare affliction where he can no longer recognize faces. But when he catches Miss Delaney attempting to steal a priceless book from his library, Christopher can tell her apart from the rest. Her scarred beauty stands out like a beacon, and he doesn't want to let her go. So he offers her an outrageous proposal: the money she needs in exchange for a marriage of convenience and her help in catching his would-be killer.

As passion flares between the two unlikely newlyweds, dangerous truths are exposed and hidden enemies poise to strike. Can these two damaged souls survive long enough to find love?

©2023 Amy Rose Bennett (P)2023 Tantor Media

Stretches believability, but entertaining story

I enjoyed this story, in spite of main characters having such a difficult time figuring out the obvious culprit, and committing to each other. I liked both main characters and the twist on the individual challenges faced by both, respectively. It was also nice to see the other Byronic Bookclub characters included. It wasn't as good as other series by Amy Rose Bennett, but it was a pretty good read, and I will probably read it again in the future.