I had enjoyed the previous book in this series and was eager to read this one.

I really liked Lavinia and Beck. It was sort of refreshing to see them enjoy something different {her: geology and him: music} and I liked that they both supported the other in those interests. There were a couple of Lavinia’s friends I liked and I am hoping they get their own stories.

Plot wise, it did get a little repetitive. My main complaint is that I didn’t see the leap from like to love. They did talk often, but not for long periods of time. It seemed like they just didn’t know each other well. And while the plot thread about Beck’s sister fit, to me it sort of felt like adding drama and conflict for no reason other than to have it.

Overall, I did enjoy these characters and this story and especially the epilogue. I will definitely be reading the next one.

**Huge thanks to Darcy Burke for providing the arc free of charge**

In return for being given any ARC, I ALWAYS promise to give a fair and honest review. I am a fan of Darcy Burke. I have pretty much all of her stories. While I did love this tale, I have to say that I would have liked a bit...more. Absolutely nothing wrong with the book, I just think it was missing something.

The Duke of Seduction is a delightful addition to the Untouchables series - which I have enjoyed greatly so far. A secret poet meets a heroine interested in science and they make an adorable couple. This is a light-hearted and wonderful read with loveable main characters, perfect for the hot summer days right now.

I received this novel from net galley and the publisher. Thank you!
Ms. Burke does it once again with this novel in her Untouchables series. I enjoyed the novel and enjoy some of the characters she brings into the story from her previous novels in the series. This had the romance and a twist in the plot that I did not expect to see, which added to the story.
Lady Lavinia Gillingham enjoys science and has no interest in marriage. She is very intelligent, which is not something to boast about as a woman during this time period. However, some me are open minded. However, when the Duke of Seduction writes a poem about her in the paper, all bets are off. William Beckett, Marquess of Northam, is a rake, but enjoys music and feels very deeply. He uses the Duke of Seduction to try and help women who are in the shadows, due to events from his past. He is trying to help women, but some prefer their current state of unmarried bliss. Lavinia and Beck become more entangled with each other and both are attracted to the other. Beck is intrigued by Lavinia, but after his own experiences, does not believe he can love again. He becomes jealous when Lavinia has several suitors and tries to keep his distance, but Lavinia becomes the seducer. I cannot wait to read the next novel in the series!

Every time I think Darcy Burke cannot possibly deliver a story as good as her last, she raises the bar again. The Duke of Seduction was fabulous. Broody hero who thinks everyone deserves love but him? Check. Sassy bookish heroine that is not about to let some man tell her what she needs? Check. Think it's going to be formulaic? Nope. Not a chance. Not with a Burke book. Absolutely loved Lavinia and Beck. I laughed, I teared up, and I fell in love all over again. You have to check this one out.