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To Desire a Duke: Dangerous Dukes Vol 8
Evan Gilliard died a hero’s death at Waterloo but his widow, Brione, is shunned by society when rumours regarding his patriotism circulate. A senior British officer had been sharing sensitive military secrets with the French. Evan is no longer alive to clear his name so Brione must somehow find a way to prove that Evan was a patriot, or spend the rest of her days living in the shadow of his tarnished reputation.
Brione is convinced that Evan’s commanding officer, Troy Erskine, the Duke of Alford, must either be aware of the identity of the traitor, or himself be the guilty party. An unexpected opportunity presents itself to investigate when she takes the place of her friend Rachel Woodley’s maid at a house party held by the duke’s sister at Alford Castle in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
When Troy catches Brione searching through his private papers, he knows at once that she is not a maid. Forced to reveal her identity, Brione and Troy join forces. Brione is determined to save Evan’s reputation; Troy has been charged by the foreign secretary with discovering the traitor’s identity and restoring the reputation of the regiment he led into battle.
Troy, being pressured by his sister to select a wife, is attracted to the beautiful and fiercely determined Brione Gilliard. But Brione is in love with a ghost and Troy feels partially responsible for the man’s death, as well as being unsure about his loyalties.
As Brione and Troy delve deeper, shocking and unexpected facts come to light and Brione’s life is threatened. Can Troy save the woman who has come to mean so much to him and somehow persuade her that love deserves a second chance…
Brione is convinced that Evan’s commanding officer, Troy Erskine, the Duke of Alford, must either be aware of the identity of the traitor, or himself be the guilty party. An unexpected opportunity presents itself to investigate when she takes the place of her friend Rachel Woodley’s maid at a house party held by the duke’s sister at Alford Castle in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
When Troy catches Brione searching through his private papers, he knows at once that she is not a maid. Forced to reveal her identity, Brione and Troy join forces. Brione is determined to save Evan’s reputation; Troy has been charged by the foreign secretary with discovering the traitor’s identity and restoring the reputation of the regiment he led into battle.
Troy, being pressured by his sister to select a wife, is attracted to the beautiful and fiercely determined Brione Gilliard. But Brione is in love with a ghost and Troy feels partially responsible for the man’s death, as well as being unsure about his loyalties.
As Brione and Troy delve deeper, shocking and unexpected facts come to light and Brione’s life is threatened. Can Troy save the woman who has come to mean so much to him and somehow persuade her that love deserves a second chance…
247 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2020
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Wendy Soliman
153 books81 followersWendy is an English author now dividing her time between Andorra and West Florida. She grew up on the Isle of Wight but now lives with her husband Andre and a rescued dog of indeterminate pedigree. She writes Regency romance, contemporary romance and a series of marine crime mysteries.
When not writing Wendy enjoys reading other people's books, walking miles with her dog, drinking decent wine and generally making the most of life.
When not writing Wendy enjoys reading other people's books, walking miles with her dog, drinking decent wine and generally making the most of life.
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November 21, 2020
A class act.
The plot was complex which I loved. Brione is a great heroine and an intriguing character. Pitted against the circumstances she certainly holds her own. A really good yarn well written.
The plot was complex which I loved. Brione is a great heroine and an intriguing character. Pitted against the circumstances she certainly holds her own. A really good yarn well written.
July 18, 2020
Excellent Exciting Read
It's now 1am and I just turned the last page, read the last paragraph and signed. Another great book by my favorite author.
It's now 1am and I just turned the last page, read the last paragraph and signed. Another great book by my favorite author.
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