The Return of the Duke

Once Upon a Dukedom

By: Lorraine Heath

Narrated by: Kate Reading

In the thrilling third book in New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath’s Once Upon a Dukedom series, the dashing son of a disgraced duke teams up with a sultry beauty to thwart an assassination plot against Queen Victoria.

When his father, the Duke of Wolfford, is hanged for an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, Marcus Stanwick is stripped of everything. Vowing to return honor to his family, he seeks to expose the others involved in the treasonous plot and bring them to justice. His search forces him to turn to a woman he despises for her unforgiveable betrayal—a woman known as the heartless harlot.

Harboring secrets, Esme Lancaster has her own reasons for wanting to discover who’s behind the conspiracy that’s still afoot. She doesn’t trust Marcus but can’t deny the handsome devil makes her wonder if she does indeed possess a heart, one he could very easily steal.

As their hunt for the truth leads them into danger, Marcus finds Esme isn’t cold and calculating as he’d assumed but fire and brimstone, with courage and determination to match his own. Soon, they’re unable to deny their growing desire for each other. But giving into temptation comes at a cost, and they must decide if love is worth the risk of losing their one chance for redemption.

Thoroughly Enjoyed!

The storyline was better than I expected…finished within 2+ days & would have liked to finish it sooner. I’ve even “re-read” portions…the author wrote in a way to have me care about the characters. Beware…there are some sizzling sections to the story which did not overly distract from the storyline…I do believe in being drawn to someone at first sight as I was drawn to my husband.😊🙃😉❤️
Kate Reading did a great job with distinct voices for the characters as she normally does.

Like “Castle”, but more serious

This book reminds me of the TV show “Castle” but more serious. Esme Lancaster is a spy for the crown and a bad mamma-jamma. Marcus is the salt to her pepper and they make a good team. To be honest, this book could have used a little more humor and I wish the author would have written more about the mystery aspects of the story and made it more of a who-dunnit,

Multitasker

This has been a marvelous conclusion of a series that has woven a lot historical facts to a romance that has made it exceptional. I hope that readers begin with the first in the and read all in order. I will not divulge any aspects of the story, with the hope that you will read it. I recommend wholeheartedly. Happy listening!

Twist on typical love story

Murder, Sex, the Ton... it has it all. Including two selfless characters . I love that all the stories intersect and characters are pulled from different series and are intertwined.

Awesome

The character personalities she creates come to life so easily. Kate Redding is one of my favorite narrators. Twists and turns. Great story all around. Recommend!!!!