A Devil of a Duke

Madeline Hunter

Apr 2018 · Decadent Dukes Society Book 2 · Zebra Books

About this ebook

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a Regency romance featuring a decadent duke and a secretary with a secret.
 
HE MAY BE A DEVIL

He’s infamous, debaucherous, and known all over town for his complete disregard for scandal, and positively irresistible seductions. Gabriel St. James, Duke of Langford, is obscenely wealthy, jaw-droppingly handsome, and used to getting exactly what he wants. Until his attention is utterly captured by a woman who refuses to tell him her name, but can’t help surrendering to his touch…
 
BUT SHE’S NO ANGEL EITHER…

Amanda Waverly is living two lives—one respectable existence as secretary to an upstanding lady, and one far more dangerous battle of wits—and willpower—with the devilish Duke. Langford may be the most tempting man she’s ever met, but Amanda’s got her hands full trying to escape the world of high-society crime into which she was born. And if he figures out who she really is, their sizzling passion will suddenly boil over into a much higher stakes affair…

“Rich with scandal and sensuality...Scintillating love scenes are plentiful in this page-turning tale, which is enhanced by a cast of memorable characters and smart, witty protagonists.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW, Best Books of Summer 2018

“Another passionate, adventurous, captivating romance from a grand mistress of the genre. Hunter combines a heated love story with a feminist vibe…Readers will find the pace never slows as they try and keep up with a bold thief and a devilish duke engaged in a subtle game of seduction.”—RT Book Reviews, TOP PICK

Ratings and reviews

He’s infamous, debaucherous, and known all over town for his complete disregard for scandal, and positively irresistible seductions. Gabriel St. James, Duke of Langford, is obscenely wealthy, jaw-droppingly handsome, and used to getting exactly what he wants. Until his attention is utterly captured by a woman dressed as a shepherdess at a masquerade who refuses to tell him her name. Amanda Waverly is living two lives—one respectable existence as secretary to Lady Farnsworth, and one far more dangerous battle of wits and willpower with the devilish Duke. Langford may be the most tempting man she’s ever met, but Amanda’s got her hands full trying to escape the world of high-society crime into which she was born. This is the second in the Decadent Dukes Society & another well written easy reading, page turning book, it could be read on its own but to fully enjoy I’d recommend reading Adam’s story. I liked both Gabe & Amanda both trying to change their lives. Their attraction was apparent from the start but I felt that lust was the predominant feeling & struggled a little with them actually loving each other. There was plenty of thrills along the way with jewellery thefts & kidnapping. I’m intrigued bu Brentworth & look forward to his story My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

My Thoughts: This is the second installment in this trilogy, Decadent Dukes Society and as well written and compelling as the first one . Gabriel is an obscenely wealthy Duke with good looks thrown in for good measure. Amanda Waverly is hiding her past behind a façade as a secretary. A blackmailer is forcing her hand to resort to thievery. He is holding her mother captive and the ransom is items she must steal for him. Will Gabriel be able to help Amanda once he learns of her deception? Will his attraction to Amanda overrule the fact that she is a thief? I enjoyed this book with it's twists and turns never knowing what will happen next. I gave this book 4.5 of 5.0 stars foe storyline and character development and a sensual rating of 3.5 of 5.0 flames. There are some very intimate scenes but they can't override the underlying mystery of this book. I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book by invitation from the publisher to read and review. This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

Entertaining from beginning to end, A Devil of A Duke made me remember why I love stories by Madeline Hunter!! Amanda Waverly is trying to get her life together Working as a secretary to Lady Farnsworth she feels respectability is within her reach. That is until she finds out her mother needs her help, she has to go back to the criminal life as a thief at night to raise funds. Our hero, Gabriel, the Duke of Landford has come to be know for his wastrel life. Wanting to take a seat in the House of Lords, he tries to become more serious and starts to think about his life. An unexpected encounter at a masked ball between Amanda and Gabriel, has her using him to acquire the object she is searching for to steal! She is very attracted to him (did I mention he was a handsome rake?) and he is enchanted by her but they do not know each other's names at this point. Gabriel is determined to find out who she is but watching the passion that erupts between the two is sizzling!! Can a thief and an high member of society ever be together? How does Amanda save her mother? I loved this story and although this can be read as a standalone, I intend to go back and read the first book! Don't miss this wonderful tale, sure to keep you thinking about it after you turn the last page!!

About the author

Madeline Hunter is a New York Times bestselling author with more than six million copies of her books in print. She has thirty-one nationally bestselling historical romances in print, including most recently, Never Deny a Duke, A Devil of a Duke, and The Most Dangerous Duke in London. A member of RWA’s Honor Roll, she has won the RITA Award twice and been a finalist seven times. Her books have appeared on the bestseller lists of The New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly, and have been translated into thirteen languages. She has a PhD in art history, which she has taught at the university level. Madeline loves to hear from her readers, and can be reached through her website at www.madelinehunter.com, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/madelinehunter/, and at twitter.com/madelinehunter.