I loved The Most Dangerous Duke in London. For being only book one of a series, I was surprised by how smoothly it flowed. I can't wait to see what it's in store for our other two Decadent Dukes.

I have read some of Madeline Hunter's novels and I have enjoyed them. This book did not disappoint. I enjoyed the plot of the story and the characters. This novel contains romance, mystery, and revenge.
Clara Cheswick is a member of the family whom is Adam Penrose, Duke of Stratton's enemy. He blames her father for the demise and death of his father. He returns from France, seeking revenge.
Clara is a bluestocking and is publishing a woman's journal. She keeps the journal a secret from everyone, except for those who write for the journal. Clara enjoys horseback riding and other activities that could be considered unladylike for this time period.
When Clara's grandmother and half-brother decide Stratton should marry Clara's half-sister, Clara disagrees. Stratton sees the intelligence and trouble in Clara and desires her from the moment she turned her back on him. He has a motive for spending time with Clara, but that changes as he spends more time with her. Clara tries to avoid Adam, but he is very persistent. Clara finds herself falling in love with him, even though she has no desire to marry. Clara does not want to lose her independence. Both Adam and Clara are keeping secrets from each other.
Adam wants to discover the truth and will do whatever it takes to discover it, even if it means using Clara. However, sometimes the price you pay for the truth is not worth losing the thing you care the most for. In Adam's quest for revenge, will he destroy the family of the woman he has come to love? Part of the mystery is trying to figure out exactly happened between the two families all those years ago and the author does a great job of keeping you guessing until the truth is revealed.