I loved this concept, not something I have read in a while. I loved Simon very much and can feel his dilemma. It was great to read and kept me up to finish it as Ms. Ridley usually does!

I always enjoy Erica Ridley's stories. And this one is no exception. This time around it is Miss Dahlia who gets the adventure of her lifetime. Exciting and full of passion, I enjoyed this book very much.

What a surprise. Loved the book. Great author with lovely romance.

This was a lovely story. Dahlia is my idol. She is not like the typical ladies of the ton and Simon unravel right under her fingertips. I truly love everything about this book

I was looking forward to the story of the lady Robin Hood and the Bow Street inspector, and this didn't disappoint. It was refreshingly free of the standard insta-love (or insta-lust, as the case may be), with a couple who actually spent time together over the course of weeks before starting to think about deeper feelings. And then it really was feelings and personalities they focused on. The ending wasn't surprising (when are they ever?), but it was quick and achieved without artificially spiraling angst, which was also refreshing.

The third novel in this series but can be read as a standalone, Lord of Night was a lovely read. I adore historical romances and I particularly enjoyed that the hero of this story wasn't a duke (or something similar...)

I don't have much to say about this book other than I enjoyed it. They characters felt more dynamic than the cut and paste characters you read in other historical romances. The H/h had a sweet slow romance the naturally developed over times. It was a pleasure to read with a HEA that will leave the ready content.

First of all, suspend all sense of reality, and forget that this book takes place during the Regency era since there's a lot in this plot which would otherwise not make sense.

Lord of Night by Erica Ridley, Book 3 of the Rogues to Riches series, deals with Dahlia, the middle sister of the Grenville family. In Book 2, Lord of Pleasure, eldest sister Camellia, a prodigy known for her singing talent throughout the Dukes of War series, has wed the Earl of Wainwright and gone off to pursue her passion for opera, a fate which would ordinarily have caused social ruin for the entire family. If that weren't enough of a scandal, Dahlia runs St Giles School for Girls, a boarding home for indigent girls teaching them skills which will keep them off the streets as beggars, thieves, or, even worse, prostitutes. Unfortunately, running a business costs money for things like rent, uniforms, supplies, food, etc. Dahlia, whose father is a Baron, needs to maintain her connections with The Ton to solicit the necessary funds to keep the doors open, and she isn't above a little pilfering, playing a sort of Robin Hood, to protect her interests. Her mother and the rest of society don't understand her fervent dedication and wonder aloud why she doesn't devote her efforts to running a finishing school for the right type of patron instead of wasting time on those ruffians.

Enter Bow Street Runner Simon Spaulding, passing by while the Night Watchman is playing hooky, who rescues Dahlia's latest recruit, a girl in danger of being robbed and raped by the dangerous element in the notorious St Giles neighborhood. Spaulding arrests the ruffian and promises to return to make sure they are all safe, a departure from his usual routine which becomes a habit of sorts. All of a sudden he finds himself actively involved in the life of the two dozen "refugees" and their matron, even giving up an hour of his time each week to assist in their dancing lessons. While he becomes fond of the students, it's their teacher who has beguiled him, teaching him that his life should include something besides work. Yet if he wants that promotion he needs to capture the Thief of Mayfair, then perhaps he might even consider matrimony. Unfortunately, he doesn't realize that Dahlia isn't quite what she seems and that certain maiden also knows that she can't marry an inspector, even if he is the bastard son of a Duke. If she wants her school to continue she needs someone with deep pockets willing to support her "little project", (not to mention that marriage would transfer all the property she owns over to her husband's domain). She can't allow that to happen which is why she's made special arrangements with her best friend and partner, Faith.

This is her dilemma, that and her growing attraction to the officer who would reject her if he knew the truth about her real identity and her thieving ways, especially since they have supposedly been confiding in one another.

This is one of Ridley's better stories, full of charm as the young "ladies" find their voice, the detective discovers the joys of friendship, and Dahlia falls in love. There are a couple of twists before the two lovebirds find their happily ever after with appearances by some of the characters from previous books.

Four stars and a thank you to Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review also appears on my blog, Gotta Read.

A different kind of HR. A lady of the ton and a bow street runner find love! I loved Dahlia- she was such a strong passionate character, who only cared about the ton enough to try and ellicit donations to her school. What's not to love about Simon- strong, determined, wants justice for everyone? But Dahlia has a secret that goes against everyting Simon stands for. It was such refreshing story, I loved how they grew to love each other. but as expected their pasts got in the way. It was such a fantastic build up....what is Simon going to do now that he knows.....and then I was disappointed. The whole book it was a building and building and then it just kind of fell flat for me.

This story follows Dahlia, headmistress of a charity boarding school she has started herself, and Simon, bastard, Bow Street Runner, son of a Marquess. They are great characters and I was really into the story. It was definitely more of a slow burn story than other books I have read by this author. There was a lot of lead up to conflict that you knew was coming, but it all seemed to happen in the last 15% of the book.

I did really enjoy the story, mainly Simon's story to be honest. He had an interesting history and his development was believable.

It was an enjoyable book, nothing really blew me away though. I would give it 3.5 stars.

Erica you have done it again! Such a wonderful book. Simon and Dahlia are the most lovable characters as are all of Erica Ridley's characters. I wish I could express in words as exceptionally as Erica does so I could tell you how awesome this book is actually how awesome every book written by Erica is. She will not let you down! This and every other of her books are a must read!!! Keep them coming Erica.

Another great book by Erica Ridley! I see her name and know I won't be disappointed!

Beautiful story! This author has done a wonderful job writing these characters, the storyline was amazing, and I couldn't put it down.

I love Erica Ridley's Rogues to Riches books and this one is no different.
Miss Dahlia Grenville is breaking all the rules of society. She is living in the poorest part of town and running a home for homeless girls, which she calls a school. These girls are not wanted by society and Dahlia is convinced that she can make a difference if she teaches them to clean and do chores and what would be expected in a proper society house. Unfortunately she lacks the funds. She has to figure some way to make enough money to keep the school open so the girls don't have to live on the streets. One night, she hears a scream of a girl and she runs towards the scream with a broom. She wacks the person trying to drag the girl away and they run back to the girls home. All of a sudden a man on a horse comes riding into view and Dahlia directs him toward the villain. Simon is the man's name and he is a Bow Street runner.
Dahlia and Simon soon start to have feelings for each other, but they know that it can never happen because of their stations in life.
This book is a great addition to the Rogues to Riches series and I look forward to reading more by Erica Ridley.

What I liked about this book was the heart of gold Dahlia, the heroine had. She was trying to run an orphanage for waywood girls. At the same time, that's what I found fault with. A girl like Delilah wouldn't have been allowed the independence to do all the work she did there as well as sleep there without being ruined. Yet she still moves about in society freely. She becomes a female Robin Hood, so to speak, robbing from the rich to feed the poor, her orphans.
Simon, the hero who is a Bow Street Runner, meets Delilah when she is being attacked trying to save one of her girls. Here is an instant attraction between them. Of course he is investigating the recent thefts among the ton.
It makes for an interesting story line. I thought it did end abruptly though. But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I do look forward to seeing Faith's story.

*3.5 stars*

Erica Ridley is one of my go-to historical romance authors, and she did a nice job again with Lord of Night, even if the book stretched my imagination to the very edge.

I'm willing to make a lot of allowances in historical romance, mainly because what is historical accurate during the time of these books really isn't my area of expertise. However, even I was practically scratching my head in disbelief at some of these coincidences and situations. You have to imagine a baron's daughter running a school for indigent girls, doing the sweeping and cooking herself, and begging for money at her upper-class parties all while stealing from the rich like a ninja. And she was still accepted in society! Yeah, hard to imagine, right? And that is just Dahlia Grenville's odd backstory (the male MC's is just as far-fetched).

Okay, all that aside, this really was a lovely story. The romance was playful with some fun bantering and flirting up to wazoo. It was an easy story to read with a nice pace that kept me engaged the whole time. I enjoyed it, just like I enjoy most of Erica Ridley's stories, and I think you can jump into the series at this point and read this one as a stand-alone.

Simon was an unusual character in romance, which I really, really liked. He was a man of morals, very opposite from the typical rake character, and he was even a virgin (I love a male virgin in a romance book!). He had great chemistry with Dahlia, and I liked what they brought out in each other.

If you can overlook the historical inaccuracies and are okay with a story that stretching the imagination, this one was a lovely read.

*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*

The third book in delightful series "Rogues to Riches," author Erica Ridley introduces readers to the "Lord of the Night" Simon Spaulding, a highly principled Bow Street runner who sees the world in black and white, i.e., either you are good or bad and no gray in between.

Enter the beautiful debutante Miss Dahlia Grenville whose heart is so big that she is willing to live in poverty so that her home for wayward girls will continue to provide food and shelter to her charges. And out of need, Dahlia has to become Robin Hood in more than one occasion.

That Simon and Dahlia met while trying to save a young girl seemed to be destined. That they will fall in love was also a given. But what happens when black and white meets a world of less than fifty shades of gray? Can their love survive?

A sweet and easy read, "Lord of Night" is Rated T for Teens due to some violence and some sexual content which are not graphic.

Decidedly quirky!

Miss Dahlia Grenville, an unusual debutant will do anything to keep her home for destitute girls afloat. Her passion for her girls, her cause and the lengths she's willing to go to are extraordinary. Those lengths include stealing small items from the ton and turning them into cash via a rather circuitous route.
However Simon Spaulding, a Bow Street runner of impeccable standards is on the trail of the thief. The thief, on command of Prinny, is to be caught and hanged. Of course Simon doesn't realize that's Dahlia, a young woman he's become attracted to. In fact he thinks Dahlia is a respectable headmistress, not the daughter of a Baron.
So we have the hero unknowingly pursing a thief who is the woman he is coming to appreciate.
Dahlia's sense of fair play does go into realms I would never have considered. I must admit to loud laughter when Dahlia bemoans the fact that she's become a rake, a despoiler of virgin men. Riley has hilariously turned the tables on the norm for Regency romances!
This had some desperately funny parts and some equally desperately sad moments. Simon's relationship with his half brother comes under the latter.
The humanizing of Simon is delightful. I was charmed. A definite winner with characters you can easily relate to.

A NetGalley ARC
(August 2017)

Can a Jewel thief and a Bow Street Runner ever find romance? This is an intriguing story about two people, Dahlia Grenville and Simon Spaulding , who are on different ends of the law. Dahlia runs a a home for Orphans and is in desperate need of funds to continue her calling. She resorts to desperate measures to ensure that the home stays open and she can provide for the children. Simon Spaulding is a Bow Street runner hot on the trail of a jewel thief and is determined to find the culprit This story has a little of it all. Intrigue, mystery, humor and romance. This book is part of a series but is fine to read own it's own. Erica Ridley delivers again as always with a story that will keep you turning the pages until the end!

While I loved a unique hero/heroine -- not at Duke! -- and their romance, unfortuantely, the ending seemed to come quickly and out of nowhere. Another draft or an edit for pacing to build this tension and pay things off a bit different would improve the story. I have enjoyed this trilogy, but I think the book could be made even better with another look at the third act.

Simon and Dalhia's story was another success for Ms. Ridley! I loved how these two just "fit". I cannot wait for the next book.