Annie Burrows is celebrating the release of IN BED WITH THE DUKE on April 19, 2016:
"Vile seducer of women!"
Of all the accusations Gregory, Duke of Halstead, has ever had leveled at him, this is perhaps the most offensive and the least accurate. But as he has just woken naked in bed with no memory of the night before, next to a beautiful stranger, perhaps it's time to reevaluate!
Innocent Prudence is just as shocked when she awakens! But as these strangers begin to unravel the plot behind the scandalous circumstances, she discovers the delicious consequences of finding herself in bed with…a duke!
Two unlikely lovers - a soldier's daughter and a disheveled traveler - find themselves in bed together at a posting inn, not remembering how they came to be naked with the other. Mayhem breaks out and Prudence's aunt abandons her at the inn. Yet the stranger from her bed carries her away from the scene. Thus starts a journey of the heart for Prudence and Gregory.
IN THE BED WITH A DUKE starts off with madcap comedy of Prudence and Gregory unexpectedly finding themselves dazed and confused as a series of guests rubber neck their way through the hall outside their room. The tone turns slightly dark as Prudence realizes she is helpless until her mystery man turned white knight comes shining through to give her a new lease on life.
I appreciated Burrows' details in bringing Regency England to life in the opening scene, spotlighting the prejudices against "fallen" women and the chivalry of the nobility. Burrows gives our hero and heroine an adventure that allows the to discover the identity of the other while understanding their own nature. Burrows offered witty banter and authentic characters to create a sweet and satisfying romance.
Recommended read for fans of Regency romance and class conflicts.
I received a print copy from the author for an honest review.
I am giving away Regency swag to one randomly selected commenter. To enter the giveaway,
1. Leave a comment about "inns" - have you visited any historical hostelry or modern resorts? Hubby and I spotted many historic inns on our tour of Boston (link).
2. Comments are open through Saturday, April 16, 10 pm in Baltimore.
3. I'll post the winner on Sunday, April 17.
Mahalo,
2. Comments are open through Saturday, April 16, 10 pm in Baltimore.
3. I'll post the winner on Sunday, April 17.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
