A review by kathleenmcg
The Duke of Dark Desires by Miranda Neville

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The duke, who has been a character in previous novels, has his three half-sisters unceremoniously dumped on his door step. Chafing at being the duke, he has troubles or basically does not want to have the responsibility over three children. He needs a governess, and enter our heroine, who conveniently answers his ad for a governess. He hires her more because he wants to seduce her than whether she would be a good governess. 

The two characters grow through the course of the book. The story, including lost paintings, French emigree`s, the terror of the French Revolution, and good old fashioned primogeniture, round out the story. I fell in love  with the duke by the end. The heroine was appealing, but damaged. They, of course, get their HEA. I liked it. Well written: 4.25