From Duke Till Dawn
2017 • 384 pages
Ratings5
Average rating3.2
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Ratings5
Average rating3.2
“magnificent... a fast-paced and seductive treasure.” – Publishers Weekly (Starred Review & Best Summer Books pick) A 2017 RT Reviewers' Choice Award Nominee for Best British Isles-set Romance! Eva Leigh launches a seductive new series that sizzles with the dark secrets of London’s underworld... Years ago, the Duke of Greyland gave his heart—and a princely sum of money—to a charming, destitute widow with unparalleled beauty. But after one passionate night, she slipped from his bed and vanished without a trace. And just when he’s given up hope of ever seeing her again, Greyland finds her managing a gaming hell. He’s desperate to have her… until he discovers everything about his long-lost lover was a lie. In truth, Cassandra Blake grew up on the streets, picking pockets to survive. Greyland was a mark—to be fleeced and forgotten—but her feelings for the duke became all too real. Once he learns of her deception, however, the heat in his eyes turns to ice. When her business partner absconds with the gaming hell proceeds—leaving unsavory investors out for blood—Cassandra must beg the man she betrayed for help. Greyland wants compensation, too, and he’ll assist her under one condition: she doesn’t leave his sight until her debts are paid. But it’s not long before the real Cassandra—the smart, streetwise criminal—is stealing his heart all over again.
Series
3 primary booksThe London Underground is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2017 with contributions by Eva Leigh.
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It was fine, I guess? Very much the first in a series - a lot of setup for the protagonists in the rest of the series and all that. Both main characters here felt a little underwritten, especially the male lead. Why is he friends with these two other nobles who are so much younger than he is, besides the fact that this is the first in a series? I didn't think a lot about his character was that well-established, but I did like how his perspective changed after understanding Cassandra's background and everything she'd been through. Cassandra was a little bit more developed, and a heroine I hadn't read before, which was nice.
(2020 summer romance bingo: title is a pun, would also work for secret identity, maybe villain's love story and/or protagonist smells uniquely like themselves.)
Maybe a 3.5. I liked it and it was fun I just didn't like how much our heroine was following the hero. The hero also didn't really seem to get the class disparity for himself and seemed to only be helping as a fun adventure. I may be overly harsh though.
