The Heart of a Hellion

Jess Michaels

Jul 2020 · The Duke's By-Blows Book 2 · The Passionate Pen

About this ebook

The second in USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels’ sparkling new series, The Duke’s By-Blows.

Selina Oliver has always enjoyed all the pleasures life offers. As one of the illegitimate children of the infamous Duke of Roseford, why shouldn’t she? But Selina has a secret, one that could tear her world apart. She is also the Faceless Fox, a brazen thief who for years has been stealing the finest jewels of the nastiest women of the ton. Now her brother has invited her to a country party where one of the prizes she craves most will also be at her fingertips. How could a wily fox resist this henhouse?

Derrick Huntington has spent a life maintaining control and discipline. From his years in the army to his current place as an investigator for the ton’s elite, he never wavers from his duty. Now he and his partner are sent to an exclusive country party with one task: catch the Faceless Fox before they strike again and finally unmask the villain who has been intriguing him for years.

Investigator meet criminal in a wild chase that will involve seduction as distraction, unexpected respect and a love that could change both their lives forever. If only they can survive it.  

Length: Full-length 77,000 words

Heat-Level: Do you have fire-resistant pants? You’ll need fire-resistant pants though.

Is the second book in The Duke’s By-Blows series, but can very much be read as a standalone! 

Ratings and reviews

The Heart of a Hellion by Jess Michaels The Duke’s Bastards #2 Another stellar story from an exemplary wordsmith. I loved this story and was sorry to say goodbye to the characters when I read the last word. What I liked: * Selina Oliver: strong, sensual, intelligent, and someone I admired – especially as her backstory came to light. She was perfect with Derrick * Derrick Huntington: attractive, admirable, actively pursuing justice, a moral man who falls in love with the perfect woman for him – Selina * Edward Barber: Derrick’s PI partner is even tempered, wise and a good friend – perhaps he needs a story of his own * Robert and his wife Katherine: brother and sister-in-law to Selina – gave her new people to care for and be loved by. * Knowing the motivation of The Faceless Fox – kind of a Robin Hood variant * That Selina was willing to reach out for what she wanted and able to speak her mind…most of the time * The steamy and scary bits of the story * Wondering how many half siblings there might be in this series and wondering who will be next What I did not like: * Worrying about Selina * The manipulative person pulling strings who eventually was unveiled * Having to wait for the next book in the series Did I enjoy this book? Definitely! Would I read more in this series? Without a doubt!!! Thank you to NetGalley and The Passionate Pen LLC for the ARC – This is my honest review. 5 Stars

Who is wily enough to catch a fox? A clever fox, mind you. that can snatch that jewel right out from under that mean society lady and she never know? Why one of the infamous Roseford Bastards, Selina Oliver that is who! Oh, it will take a cleaver hunter to track that fox down and Derrick Huntington seems up to the challenge as an investigator assigned to the task. When they pick up each other's scent, passion explodes as well as intrigue, suspense and a case to be solved.. Old friends return and new ones are made as this scintillating tale takes us on a journey not soon forgotten! I loved every word which was no surprise because it was written by the incomparable Jess Michaels

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels began writing full-time in 1999. In 2003, she sold her first novella and since then she has published over 50 novels and novellas under three different pen names with several major publishers, small presses and via self-publishing. Jess is the author of The Wicked Woodleys, The Notorious Flynns, The Ladies Book of Pleasures, The Pleasure Wars Series and other series and stand-alone titles.