I am new to this series. It is book 3 in a new series but its #2 written by Erica Ridley. I usually love her stories but I did not love this book at all. Its a very origibal concept though its not what I want when I read a historical but it is well written and it gets high marks for originality.

My real issue was the plot and the two main characters. The plot is Thaddeus is a well to do nice guy who wants to fall in love rather badly. He has never had love and so he desires it badly. He wants to marry for love but he has no idea how to find the love of his life.

Priscilla is a wallflower of her own making. She is pretty beloved by the women because she helps them find matches but she wants to attend social events but she wants to fade into the walls and be overlooked. She has an inheritance if she never discusses it, looks like she is trying to find love, but is unmatched by her 25th birithday. Her dream is not love but adventure. She has been left behind by the men in her life and she wants to oin them for adventure. Thats her dream.

Her plan is going wonderfully until Thad finally sees her and becomes intrigued by her and thats when the problem with her plan begins because she likes him too. It was a unique plot and it is well writtend but its not a storyline I liked. Thats a personal preference and so it might be a great story for someone who wants a heroine that wants adventure over love.

One Night of Passion is the 3rd book in the new Wicked Dukes Club series, a joint project produced by Erica Ridley and Darcy Burke. One Night of Passion is Ridley’s work. It is an amazing story with layer upon layer of complexity. Ridley is a master at giving her characters depth and believability. She has outdone herself with this story. I loved the hero in this Thaddeus Middleton - sweet, cheerful, fun and kind hearted. “As if he felt the whisper of her breath upon his skin, Mr. Middleton abruptly lifted his head and turned in her direction. His gaze locked with hers, too far away to see the golden flecks in his dark brown eyes, but hot enough to warm her to her toes all the same.” I don’t know if Ridley is a psychiatrist as well as an author..but her insight into people and their reactions to their environment is spot on. Her stories peel back the human condition layer by layer - everyone’s longing to be loved and belong. Amazing story. I was gifted a copy of this book.