⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? Yes. There is no “saying goodbye” to a passion that has been building for ages.

Knoxville DeWitt, the Duke of Herschel, is the most infamous man in England. The icy walls of society are threatening to consume him. Saddled with a title he doesn’t want, Knox has come to the realization that he’ll have to marry to save his legacy. When he’d like to marry for love. The Duke of Herschel is a scoundrel with a capital S. It’s true that she secretly desires him, but Clarissa Marlowe isn’t getting involved with a rogue. Not after suffering through a childhood riddled with scandal. But what happens when she sees another side to her charming duke?

MY THOUGHTS

This novella was one secret juicy love affair for the most part. Knox’s yearning for Clarissa was this living thing that kept building up until he couldn’t deny it anymore, especially when it seemed like she was experiencing the same feelings. The chemistry was off the charts and palpable. It was almost a relief when they finally made it to a bedroom, but that was most definitely not the end of the craving for each other.

I enjoyed their every moment together, it was just too short. Between Knox’s proposal and the epilogue, there were so many things that would’ve been lovely to experience with them, as well as more details surrounding Clarissa’s father.

There are three novellas that chronicle the lives of the Troublesome Trio, and each one stands well on its own. I can highly recommend this if you like a steamy historical romance. See what other readers are saying on Goodreads.

Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Genre: Historical Romance
Published: February 1, 2025
Sensuality Rating: Hot