The Duke

Dark, appropriately overwrought, and completely satisfying. One my favorites in the series. Excellent heroine and a hero who’s journey into self awareness makes the story work.

Another great story!!!! Read the whole series

I found this book hard to put down. It is the fourth in the series, but I felt it stood alone. Ms. Byrne's style of writing is not the usual historical romance. There are a lot of incidents of despair, violence, grit, but hope grows and shows the way to love. This is Cole's story, and he is battle-hardened with scars inside and out. The only thing keeping him going is the one night he spent with a woman who made him feel. Imogen did not forget that night either, but the outlook for her future became bleak so she took the option to help her step out of the filth. As they come together again, the secrets stay front and center until danger is knocking on Imogen's door. I highly recommend this book and the series, but be prepared for a darker journey toward the light. I received a copy of this story through Netgalley, and it is a Book Obsessed Chicks Star Review selection. This is my unsolicited review.

I received an ARC of the book in exchange for a review. I loved this book. There was much tension and chemistry between Imogen and Cole. Cole is a multi-faceted, flawed character and had a great deal to work through. Imogen through being who she was forced Cole to reevaluate his biases and life in general. The interaction between these two characters kept me turning pages along with the events that were happening in the story. This is the first book I've read by Kerrigan Byrne and I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.

4.5* This is my second Kerrigan Byrne's book and I'm in love with this author. I wish I knew about her for years. If you like dark historical romance you will love this author. This book and the last one have very dark, edgy and horrific story lines that will make your heart hurt for the main characters. Imogen "Ginny" Pritchard and Colin "Cole" The Duke of Trenwyth at the very lowest parts of their young lives. After a night of unforgettable passion Cole leaves on a mission and is lost for a year until found in a prison almost dead. Imogen is charged with his care at the hospital until the day he awakens and demands she leaves him alone. ( he doesn't recognize Imogen as Ginny) Imogen's life spirals out of control and she does something she's never done before. Caught red handed she's given a choice, one that will change every aspect of her life. Cole is in a very dark and tormented place and in search of Ginny the only one who he thinks can save him. He's tormented by his feelings for Imogen and hates her for it at least that's what he thinks. Secrets and lies and misleading fells may just ruin any chance there is for them. There's so many things I want to tell you about this book but it will have to many spoilers if I do. So read this book and find out for yourselves. I so need to read the first two books.

Wonderfully written romance with danger, duty, secrets, haunted memories, and sizzling passion. A hint of Beauty and the Beast, I was hooked form the beginning and it never disappointed. A great read for a cold winter's day! And, the best HEA!

Wow! Fantastic Story! This is the first story that I have read by Kerrigan Byrne and I am hooked. Wonderfully written with great era details. Ms Byrne created this world that at times was graphic and intense yet heartfelt and all consuming. This author’s detailed descriptive narrative places the reader firmly in the late 1800’s. I felt as if I was surrounded by the sights, sounds and characters of that time. Her characters come alive and jump off the page. So much tension and chemistry between Imogene and Cole. So many feelings and emotions. I struggled to put it down just because I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. Consuming and suspenseful as well as filled with exquisite passion, angst, twists and turns and danger. I was enthralled by it all. Loved it. Highly Recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this historical romance. I voluntarily agreed to received a ARC through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.