The Return of The Duke by Lorraine Heath @AvonBooks @HarperVoyagerUS

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.

My Review

The Return of the Duke by Lorraine Heath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The plot was interesting. Marcus trying to clear his family and finally learning who was behind the assassination attempt on the queen.
Really enjoyed this couple.

Marcus Stanwick is looking to clear his father's name. He was accused of attempting to assassinate the queen resulting in his hanging and his family being stripped of their titles and land. He decides to turn to his father's mistress to learn if she knew what his father was up to.

Esme Lancaster holds many secrets. She's also trying to figure out who's behind the plot to kill the queen. Not ready to trust Marcus, she evades his questions. But did he have to be so handsome?

Working together to find answers brings unexpected danger. And their attraction only grows the more time they spend together. Will they be too distracted to find the truth?

Thank you for much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC to review.

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