The Scottish Duke
The Scottish Duke by Jessica A. Clements, published by Dragonblade Publishing on May 25, 2023, is a historical romance set against the backdrop of Regency-era Scotland. This edition spans 154 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Ioan Drummond, the Duke of Rathdrum, as he embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind the murders of his father and brothers. His journey leads him to London, where he encounters the enigmatic spymaster Tarleton, who aids him in his quest for justice.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and romance as Ioan teams up with Lady Matilda Welsh, a talented musician and codebreaker. Their unexpected partnership evolves amidst secret passageways and an impromptu wedding, all while they investigate a rival spy ring known as The Shadows. The story explores themes of valor and honor as Ioan and Matilda work to catch a killer who is always one step ahead, threatening their lives and their burgeoning relationship. This edition promises a steamy narrative filled with suspense and emotional stakes.
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A Duke, A Musician, and A Mystery. Will they catch the killer before he kills again?
The Duke
Ioan Drummond, the Duke of Rathdrum, is on a mission-finding the person who killed his father and brothers. The trail leads him to London where he meets the enigmatic spymaster known as Tarleton. With the spymaster’s help, Ioan searches for clues pertaining to the possible assassination of his family.
The Musician
Lady Matilda Welsh, the goddaughter and niece of Lord Tarleton, is a brilliant code breaker-making up her own code in the music that she writes. Her intuition leads her to the door of the duke next door-by way of secret passageways in her home. After being found in a compromising position with the duke, ending with an impromptu wedding in her front hall.
Of Valor and Honor
With the help of his friends and Matilda, Ioan starts an investigative branch of Tarleton’s spy network, handling cases within Great Britain. His first case? Searching for his family’s killer. Why? His father and brothers were agents for Tarleton and had found a link to a rival spy ring known only as The Shadows.
Good versus Evil
Ioan and Matilda work together to find the killer, not realizing the killer is watching their every move-planning revenge upon the Valor and Honor Investigators.
Will they find him in time? Will they believe in each other as all they hold dear threatens to fall around them? Or will the Shadow agent kill yet again?
Note: This series is part of Dragonblade’s Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.
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