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review 2019-05-15 13:31
ONE NIGHT OF PASSION by Erica Ridley
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One Night of Passion, the next standalone in the all-new historical and romantic The Wicked Dukes Club Series from New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley is available now!

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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…
 
Lifelong romantic Thaddeus Middleton is on the hunt for a wife. He hopes to find a woman more attracted to him than to money. Instead, he finds himself drawn to a spitfire who isn’t interested in him at all! At least, that’s what she says when she’s not kissing him beneath the stars...
 
Miss Priscilla Weatherby will inherit a fortune… provided she remains unwed and scandal-free. Easy enough, until she meets a man more dangerous than haughty lords and heartless rakes. Thad is a sweet, sexy delight, whose passionate embrace will ruin everything—including her! She’ll sacrifice anything for independence. Even love…
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Earlier this year, Mr. Thaddeus Middleton had realized he’d been placing all his attention on the same pool of ladies. The outgoing ones, the flirtatious ones, the ones who had known him for so long that every one of his dances was promised within moments of stepping foot in a ballroom. Such evenings were fun, but got him no closer to his goal. Worse, he might have spent the past decade skipping over all the most interesting women. Thad had immediately declared this season the Year of the Wallflower. By dedicating at least half of each evening to ladies he’d never danced with before, he’d met countless new friends… and no potential brides. But just because there had been no fireworks so far didn’t mean he was on the wrong track. In fact, the season had barely begun, and he’d already witnessed two unlikely love matches. Didn’t fortune come in threes? He turned a slow circle, paying close attention to those in the margins. Although gentlemen carried no dance cards, Thad kept careful track. He still had a handful of unclaimed sets. Some young lady here tonight might be the one to spark the fireworks he sought. There. An excited tingle of anticipation rushed through him. Dark brown curls, gorgeous brown eyes, dusky pink lips, an enticing combination of soft skin and lush curves wrapped in a gauzy roses-and-cream evening gown. He knew her name: Miss Priscilla Weatherby. They had been formally presented during her come-out four or five years ago, but hadn’t spoken since. Although a reasonably familiar face at society gatherings, Miss Weatherby rarely stood up for more than a quadrille or two and tended to guard her company. As such, her name had never been linked to gossip—or bandied about much at all. She was almost as much a fixture as the gilded columns and crimson ropes partitioning the ballroom. Not today. He rolled back his shoulders in determination. After being on the shelf for five years, Miss Weatherby had likely tired of being overlooked by unimaginative lordlings. If she had never danced a waltz, why, Thad would be honored to be the first to ask. He strode in her direction with confidence and good cheer. Even if no spark marked the occasion, at least they would get a dance out of it, and possibly a few laughs. Miss Weatherby might well become the most memorable set of the entire night. When he reached the pilaster whose shadow half-concealed her from view, Thad swept a glorious bow. “How do you do this evening, Miss Weatherby? Dare I hope room remains on your card for a dance?” She gazed back at him with a fathomless expression. “Why?” He blinked. “Er, because this is a ballroom. For dancing. The food might be wretched, but the orchestra is lovely. Unfortunately, it is impossible to dance a quadrille by oneself, so I wondered—” “I know what dancing is,” she interrupted, her dark eyes locked on his with amusement and heat. “Why would you want to do it with me?” Thad moved closer with interest. Now that the conversation had taken such an unprecedented turn, he wasn’t certain he wished to waste a thirty-minute set marking out the steps of a quadrille. Conversing with Miss Weatherby would be leagues more diverting. “We needn’t dance,” he said at once, and gave her a full smile. “I’m happy to promenade, if you prefer.” There was no sense hiding how intrigued he’d just become. Thad did not believe in playing games. Part of being in the right place at the right time meant not ruining the moment by feigning indifference. She tilted her head. “Did I do something to make you think I’d be interested in perambulating about a ballroom on your elbow?” “Er,” Thad said brightly. “That is…” “Or did you come here because you judged me to be a wallflower, and therefore desperate for the attention of some impossibly handsome gentleman with courtly manners and a contagious smile?” Impossibly handsome and courtly manners sounded wildly complimentary. Thad suspected it was not. “Er,” he said again. “Only a fool would believe all wallflowers—” “Only a fool,” she interrupted, “would assume a woman not dancing must be heartbroken over a lack of suitors. Perhaps the woman received plenty of offers and simply said, ‘No.’ Just like this.” Miss Weatherby stepped away from the pilaster and into the light, her upturned chin and plump lips suddenly close to his own. “No.” With a flutter of eyelashes, she turned and walked off. Thad stared after her, thunderstruck. Their encounter had been more sledgehammer than spark, but one thing was certain: Only a fool would overlook a woman like Miss Weatherby.
Start the series of standalones today with One Night for Seduction!
About Erica Ridley
Erica Ridley learned to read when she was three, which was about the same time she decided to be a writer when she grew up. Now, Erica is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of historical romance novels. The Dukes of War features roguish peers and dashing war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness of Regency England. In Rogues to Riches, Cinderella stories aren’t just for princesses… Lovable rogues sweep strong-willed young ladies into whirlwind adventure. The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a laugh-out-loud historical romance series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.
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My Review
5 Stars
One Night of Passion by Erica Ridley is book Three in the Wicked Dukes Club Series. This is the story of Thaddeus 'Thad' Middleton and Priscilla Weatherby. I have read the previous books (and Loved them!) but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Priscilla wants to be independent but also wants to go on adventures and travels with her father. Priscilla's father also took to traveling just has his father did. But she has to go through hoops that are in place to get that independence. Priscilla must attend at 3 weekly events, have no scandals, to not marry and when she turns 25 she will inherit the money she feels will help her goal of being independent and to travel.
Thad feels that its time to marry and goes forward to meet the women that is to be his..."The One". But the only person he is attracted to is Priscilla who is the opposite of what he thinks he wants in a wife and he sure that she can't be the one for him. Priscilla knows that Thad would be the perfect husband for her if she was looking for one and goes forward to turn him away and resist her feelings. When Thad is encouraged by his friends and family to looking further into getting to know Priscilla he start to become aware that she might just be what he always wanted.
Loved their story and this series!!! 
 

 

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review 2019-04-19 13:18
ONE NIGHT FOR SEDUCTION by Erica Ridley
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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…

One Night for Seduction, the first standalone in the all-new historical and romantic The Wicked Dukes Club Series from New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley is available now!

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When the Wicked Duke dares the Duke of Colehaven to find a suitor for an unmanageable ward, Cole immediately accepts. He's on a winning streak, and besides, how unmarriageable can a pretty young lady be? He appoints himself bodyguard and duenna, only to discover his own desires may be the greatest danger of all.
 
Supposed wallflower Diana Middleton lives a double life, bringing dishonest businessmen to justice. Shaking off a meddling duke should be child's play. Yet the more they lock horns, the more she wants to lock lips. Her scandalous secrets would derail his political career. But surely there’s no harm in one little seduction…
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Movement caught the corner of the Duke of Colehaven’s eye and he turned to see a maid slip into the receiving salon. Possibly sent to offer him some sort of refreshment as he waited but, given how the mission was unfolding thus far, more likely the girl was simply going about her normal routine. Shaw would return at any moment to inform Cole his mistress had no wish to make his acquaintance. He gave a subtle nod to acknowledge the maid’s presence and moved out of her way to sit upon the edge of a sofa. The maid tilted her head as if considering him, but the brim of her mobcap flopped too low for Cole to discern the direction of her gaze. Of course a servant wouldn’t be so ill-trained as to stare rudely at her masters’ guests. Likely she was deciding between carrying on with her duties or returning later once the unexpected guest had gone. “You’re one of Diana’s friends?” came the soft query. Cole wasn’t certain what startled him more: confirmation that Diana Middleton did indeed have friends, or surprise that a maid would dare to address him directly. Perhaps that was why his mouth answered automatically, “I’m here to see Miss Middleton, yes.” Even that small evasion caused a ripple of discomfort beneath his skin. It was none of the maid’s business what the Duke of Colehaven was or was not up to, but Cole prided himself on being scrupulously honest in all his dealings, regardless of situation or class. Yet he could not bring himself to say No, I am not her friend aloud. Honesty was paramount, but so was honor, and he was not here to besmirch Miss Middleton’s. “Is she expecting you?” the maid asked. “She is not,” he replied tightly, and made a show of arranging his long limbs in the opposite direction as though he had become struck with sudden fascination at the wallpaper on the other side of the parlor. There. That should put paid to further inquiries. “Then why are you here?” the maid insisted. “Have you come to press a suit?” Nothing like that,” Cole blurted out more forcefully than he intended. He gave up on the far wallpaper and turned to glare at the impertinent maid in the doorway. She was no longer in the doorway. The maid now stood an arm’s width from the other side of the sofa. Her enormous mobcap still flopped too low for her eyes to be visible, but her slender fingers worried at each other against the starched panel of her apron. The chit ought to be worried. If one of the Middletons caught her interrogating a guest… Or if the head housekeeper should spy her underling shirking her duty… “Haven’t you anything to do?” Cole said at last. He was not rude by nature, but then again, he normally did not find himself in conversation with other peoples’ chambermaids. Reminding her of her duty was doing her a favor, he told himself. If she lost her post due to such antics, Cole would not be to blame. “I have more to do than time to do it,” the maid said. Cole did not doubt this. He gestured toward the opposite side of the parlor. “Don’t let me stop you from what you came to do.” To his surprise, her lithe hands retrieved a small journal from the pocket of her apron, jotted a quick note with the nub of a pencil, and tucked both objects back inside as though they’d never existed. “Where’s your chaperone?” I don’t require a chaperone. It’s Miss Middleton who—” He broke off as a sudden thought occurred to him, unlikely as it might seem. “Are you the young lady’s chaperone? Have you come to assess my character?” “Did you hope for a stolen moment alone with her?” the maid countered. “Heaven forbid.” He could not repress a shiver of horror. “I would never be caught alone with a marriageable young lady.” “You’ve no wish to marry?” “None,” he replied firmly. And definitely no wish to be compromised against his will. “Then what makes you think Miss Middleton has any intention to marry?” “Of course she intends to marry,” Cole said in exasperation. “All proper young ladies hope to find a worthy husband and become an equally worthy wife. What else is she going to do?” “Mathematics,” the maid replied without hesitation. He blinked at this non sequitur. “What sort of woman prefers mathematics to marriage?” “A wise one,” the maid snapped. She ripped off her mobcap and glared at him, revealing a beautiful pair of angry blue eyes. “I’d rather devote the rest of my life to applied sums and long division than spend a single second in the presence of yet another man who thinks he knows what a woman wants without bothering to perform the most perfunctory of information gathering interviews to determine—” “Miss Middleton?” stammered from his mouth, but Cole need not await verbal confirmation to recognize the truth. “Why are you dressed like a maid?” “Why are you alone with me in this parlor?” she countered, hands on her hips. At this unfortunate moment, Cole noticed that when the “maid” entered the salon, she’d shut the door behind her. His stomach bottomed in abject fear. If she hadn’t known he was coming, why on earth was she wearing a disguise? Had she known he was coming? “Please tell me this was not an elaborate trick to compromise me into marriage,” he managed, every muscle tensing in anticipation of the worst. “No,” Miss Middleton said, blue eyes flashing, “it is leverage which I intend to use to force you to leave me alone.” “You mean to extort a duke?” He paused as full realization set in. “Into not marrying you?” “Is it working?” she demanded. He rose to his feet with alacrity. “I harbor no wish to marry you. None. At all.” “Splendid,” she said. “Now hear this. I don’t need you or any man. Understood? If you’ve any sense of self-preservation, you’ll find your way out of this town house before someone catches us alone together and both our lives are ruined.” God help them both. He dashed to the door and flung it open wide, to prove no nefarious seduction was underway in the guest parlor. But Miss Middleton was right. Lack of misdeed would not be enough. He needed to make haste before the distinct lack of chaperonage in the parlor forced them into an unwanted marriage. Sensing any act of politeness would only serve to irritate her further, Cole tipped his hat as he swept past her. “Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Miss Middleton. Have a lovely day.” “I’m already delighted never to have to see you again,” she called after him, her plump lips pursed in victory. He smiled to himself as he slipped on his gloves. That was where the fiery Miss Middleton went wrong. They would definitely be seeing each other again. After all, he had a ten-year winning streak to protect. And the Duke of Colehaven never backed down from a dare.
About Erica Ridley
Erica Ridley learned to read when she was three, which was about the same time she decided to be a writer when she grew up. Now, Erica is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of historical romance novels. The Dukes of War features roguish peers and dashing war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness of Regency England. In Rogues to Riches, Cinderella stories aren’t just for princesses… Lovable rogues sweep strong-willed young ladies into whirlwind adventure. The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a laugh-out-loud historical romance series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.
Connect with Erica
Stay up to date with Erica by joining her mailing list: http://bit.ly/2Dnul5w
 
My Review
5 Stars
ONE NIGHT FOR SEDUCTION by Erica Ridley is book One in the Wicked Dukes Club Series. This is the story of Diana Middleton and Caleb Sutton 'Cole', The Fifth Duke of Colehaven.
Cole and his best friend who is another Duke own a Pub called 'The Wicked Dukes' which is their old nickname together.
Cole has been on a 10 year winning streak which gets him bragging about it. Then he is thrown a bet that he can't get Thad's cousin Diana married off. Of course he accepts that bet but Thad throws in some conditions that he can't marry her himself or show that he is interested in her to get other interested in her and she does have to agree / approve of the man.
Diana parents died and her cousin Thaddeus 'Thad' became her guardian. Diana has not desire to marry due to her 'work'. Diana has step forward to take it upon herself to make sure merchants are being fair with their scales and pretends to be a employee of a barrister. Diana feels that with what she does getting rid of Cole should be easy enough. But she learns Cole help start the he 1815 Weights and Measures act so she feels that he might beneficial to her mission. But nothing run very smoothly for either of their goals.
Great start to a series!
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review 2019-04-16 13:32
ONE NIGHT FOR SEDUCTION by Erica Ridley
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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…

One Night for Seduction, the first standalone in the all-new historical and romantic The Wicked Dukes Club Series from New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley is available now!

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When the Wicked Duke dares the Duke of Colehaven to find a suitor for an unmanageable ward, Cole immediately accepts. He's on a winning streak, and besides, how unmarriageable can a pretty young lady be? He appoints himself bodyguard and duenna, only to discover his own desires may be the greatest danger of all.
 
Supposed wallflower Diana Middleton lives a double life, bringing dishonest businessmen to justice. Shaking off a meddling duke should be child's play. Yet the more they lock horns, the more she wants to lock lips. Her scandalous secrets would derail his political career. But surely there’s no harm in one little seduction…
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About Erica Ridley
Erica Ridley learned to read when she was three, which was about the same time she decided to be a writer when she grew up. Now, Erica is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of historical romance novels. The Dukes of War features roguish peers and dashing war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness of Regency England. In Rogues to Riches, Cinderella stories aren’t just for princesses… Lovable rogues sweep strong-willed young ladies into whirlwind adventure. The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a laugh-out-loud historical romance series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.
Connect with Erica
Stay up to date with Erica by joining her mailing list: http://bit.ly/2Dnul5w
 My Review
5 Stars
ONE NIGHT FOR SEDUCTION by Erica Ridley is book One in the Wicked Dukes Club Series.  This is the story of Diana Middleton and Caleb Sutton 'Cole', The Fifth Duke of Colehaven. 
Cole and his best friend who is another Duke own a Pub called 'The Wicked Dukes' which is their old nickname together. 
Cole has been on a 10 year winning streak which gets him bragging about it.  Then he is thrown a bet that he can't get Thad's cousin Diana married off.  Of course he accepts that bet but Thad throws in some conditions that he can't marry her himself or show that he is interested in her to get other interested in her and she does have to agree / approve of the man. 
Diana parents died and her cousin Thaddeus 'Thad' became her guardian.  Diana has not desire to marry due to her 'work'.  Diana has step forward to take it upon herself to make sure merchants are being fair with their scales and pretends to be a employee of a barrister. Diana feels that with what she does getting rid of Cole should be easy enough.  But she learns Cole help start the  he 1815 Weights and Measures act so she feels that he might beneficial to her mission.  But nothing run very smoothly for either of their goals. 
Great start to a series!
 
 
 

 

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