Release: November 4th 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Wolf Publishing
Source: RABT Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle
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In this opposites-attract Regency romance by Jennifer Monroe, a duke who fears he will become mad like his father and a woman afraid of what the future will hold find themselves in a romance born out of madness.
After watching his parents’ marriage collapse, Matthew Colburn, 5th duke of Elmhurst, has outright dismissed the notion of love. After all, if the destiny is that he become as mad as his father had been why make any prospective bride suffer? Delving into work to avoid the reality of his future, Matthew focuses on an ever-growing empire, all due to the luck he gleans from a family heirloom – a simple gold pocket watch.
When a reclusive man known as the Duke of Madness comes to her school, Julia is immediately taken by his handsomeness. And when she foolishly collides into his broad chest, he does more than take her breath away — until he accuses her of theft.
Matthew is horrified to learn the very trinket that gives him such wonderful good fortune is missing. He has no doubt that the beautiful young woman used her alluring smile to distract him while picking his pocket. With an important upcoming party and his lucky watch missing, Matthew is at a loss as to what to do. The headmistress of the school insists her pupil is no thief, but rather a woman with a great deal of luck in her own right. Julia will accompany him to the party as a replacement for his missing watch — as his new lucky charm.
About the Author:
Jennifer Monroe writes Regency Romance you can’t resist. Her stories are filled with first loves and second chances with dashing dukes and strong heroines. Each turn of the page promises an adventure in love and many late nights of reading.
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Duke of Madness Review:
“Duke of Madness” is a sweet historical romance of two characters who meet in unusual circumstances but can’t keep away from one another.
The standout of the tale was the romance between Matthew and Julia. While the two of them don’t meet in trustworthy incidents, you can still sense their chemistry. Julia outwits Matthew in their conversations, yet he doesn’t push away from her. There are many moments when the two of them sizzle. Some of these were they walked on the barrier of the brook or when they went to the ballroom. One of my favorite moments was when their scenes on the roof of the outbuilding. The story also makes you think if luck plays a factor in success, as Matthew spends time with Julia.
The author also spices the story with characters like Ezra Colburn and Lady Dyer. You don’t know what game Lady Dyer is playing, and I liked how the plot thickened with their presence. Moreover, I enjoyed the sense of friendship that Julia feels towards the other women. They all go into school as girls and come back as women. I loved the bond Julia had with Bridget, Emma and Ruth. Julia also feels protective towards Emma when she feels that Emma could get herself in trouble. Additionally, I loved how the girls had a wonderful friendship with Mrs. Rutley. I adored Mrs. Rutley and found her firm but fair and sweet towards them.
Overall, I thought “Duke of Madness” was charming and a prominent start to the “Sisterhood of Secrets” series. I look forward to reading Emma’s story in the next book.
Release Blitz – November 4th
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Duke of Madness (Sisterhood of Secrets #1) by Jennifer Monroe Blog Tour hosted by RABT Tours.
