Book Review: One Night of Scandal by Darcy Burke
- Kristen Lewendon
- May 25, 2019
- 2 min read
Wicked Dukes Club Book 4
Meet the unforgettable men of London's most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke. Seductively handsome, with charm and wit to spare, one night with these rakes and rogues will never be enough...
Jack Barrett is an ambitious member of parliament with no time or desire for a wife. When he catches the Duke of Eastleigh’s sister sneaking inside one of London’s private gentlemen’s clubs, he’s shocked—and dangerously charmed—and assumes the role of protector, only to discover she has the means to destroy him.
Social pariah Lady Viola Fairfax masquerades as a man to pen a column in a popular women’s magazine. When she stumbles upon a brewing scandal that implicates a prominent MP, she seizes the chance to establish herself as a real journalist. However, the infuriating and intoxicating man may not be the radical he’s purported to be, and the more time they spend together, the more she risks the one thing she’s sworn never to do: fall in love.
My Review:
I love this series. I really enjoyed reading about Jack and Viola. They are part of a rare breed of heroes. Jack isn’t a dictatorial alpha with a tragic backstory. He loves his father and has a good relationship with him. He’s working hard to better the lives of his fellow men and women. Viola isn’t a manipulative female prepared to do whatever she wants because she wants it heedless of anyone’s safety. She’s well aware of her limitations and willing to accept help and advice when it’s offered. I wasn’t prepared for the in-depth look at radical political activism of the era. Some others have suggested that this added to the realism of the story, but for me it pulled me out of that place where our leading couple were falling for each other. I liked the sense of intrigue that pulled Jack and Viola together. But the political propaganda felt a little “preachy", and I could have done without that. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through NetGalley.
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