I really enjoyed this book! When Jack Barrett catches Lady Viola Fairfax attempting to sneak into a gentlemen's club, he escorts her home. Lady Viola is horrified that anyone saw through her disguise as Tavistock and immediately complies. However, fate throws them together when they decide to investigate the rumour that a peer was behind the attempt on the Prince Regent. But when the tables are turned against them by unknown political enemies and she defends him against accusations that he is a radical, she creates a scandal, there is only one solution: marriage. When these accusations put them both in danger, will she realize that some things are more important than her ideals?
I really liked Lady Viola! She's my kind of girl. Although she is headstrong, she recognizes when her actions are futile and when she can fight back. I really enjoyed that she didn't do anything in order to prove Jack wrong or make her point. Jack is a good person and tries to do what is best for Viola even when she resists. He knows when to capitulate to her. I also liked the pacing of the book as I had a really hard time putting it down towards the end. I feel that had I read the previous books in this series, I would have a much better feel for the characters.

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I loved this book, it is a little different from the first three as Jack Barrett is Barrister, and MP
He catches the Duke of Eastleigh's sister sneaking into a private gentlemen's club. If you have read the first books in this series you meet Lady Viola Fairfax in"One Night of Surrender".
She lives two life's, one as the Granddaughter of the Dowager Duchess of Eastleigh. Her brother is the Duke of Eastleigh and part owner of the Wicked Dukes Tavern.
She also has been dressing up as one Mr. Travistock to write for a women's magazine. She goes into places woman would never be allowed and writes about what happen there. Jack figured out he was actually a girl a few years back. After they met and Viola finds out, they join forces to solve a rumor about MP's being part of a plot to hurt the Prince.
As they work together they learn they have lot's in common. As both do not want to marry, or leave
the life's and interest they have it is a fun, wild read to see how it all works out. Do they solve the mystery, or get caught. How do they work out the attraction both feel.
Be sure and get a copy so you can find out, I know you will enjoy it too.
I received a ARC from Net Galley and the review is my own....

One Night for Scandal is the fourth installment of the Wicked Duke Club Series co-written by Darcy Burke and Erica Ridley. I have thoroughly enjoyed series so far, though this one fell a little short of the mark for me and I suspect it was due to the short length of the book barring any real attachment to Jack and Viola for this reader. Overall, I enjoyed their characters and the way that their relationship bloomed but I didn’t feel as attached as I did in her brother Val’s story. I love the whole "woman masquerading as a man" trope and my greedy little reader self wishes this story to be longer so I could enjoy Tavistock's bumbling investigations for longer!

My favorite part of this book is the side characters. Of course, I love cameos of old characters but my highlight was how absolutely charming Jack’s father was. We only meet him briefly, but it is clear from that scene as well as Jack’s inner dialogue that man is a loving, supportive father that we don’t see very often in historical romance. Admittedly, the typical abusive father trope may be historically accurate but I truly cherished this change of pace. Additionally, I loved the change in Viola’s Grandmother for this book. We saw her stern countenance in Book Two (Val’s Book) but I felt that you could really see her love for Val and Viola in this book, gruff as she may be.

This series really is fun and perfectly suited for some light summer reading, provided you have a fan to keep you cool as some of the scenes definitely get a bit steamy. Just as a note, this can be read as a standalone but for maximum enjoyment, I highly recommend starting from book one!

This story revolves around Viola, who has been writing for a newspaper while disguised as a man, hears a rumor about the attack on the Prince’s life and decided this would be a great story if she could uncover who was behind the attempt. In the process, Jack realizes who she is under her disguise and wishes to keep her safe and suggests they work together. The more time they spend together feelings that neither of them want to admit to surface. There is a lot more to the story and it is a great read. The story is well written, entertaining and keeps your attention. I would highly recommend this book as it is a great addition to this series.

Jack Barrett is an ambitious member of parliament with no time or desire for a wife.
When he catches the Duke of Eastleigh’s sister sneaking inside one of London’s private gentlemen’s clubs, he’s shocked—and dangerously charmed—and assumes the role of protector, only to discover she has the means to destroy him.
Social pariah Lady Viola Fairfax masquerades as a man to pen a column in a popular women’s magazine. When she stumbles upon a brewing scandal that implicates a prominent MP, she seizes the chance to establish herself as a real journalist. However, the infuriating and intoxicating man may not be the radical he’s purported to be, and the more time they spend together, the more she risks the one thing she’s sworn never to do: fall in love.

This is book #4 of 6 in this multi-author series. They have all been very enjoyable reads to date. They are tied together by the location of one of London’s private gentlemen’s clubs.
Viola and Jack are meant for each other and this quick and enjoyable read sends us on a romp thru some dangerous places.
I gave this book 4.5 of 5.0 stars for storyline, characterization and plot.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book and the others so far in this series to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

Viola is the sister of the Duke of Eastleigh. She has already caused one scandal by leaving her groom at the altar. Her true passion is writing as Lord Tavistock, impersonating a man. She stumble onto a story about the radicals who attempted to assassinate the prince. And there is where Jack Barrett comes in. He decides to help her in her investigation and so begins their journey to learn the truth as well as fall in love.
A good story with twists and turns. I received an ARC of this book.

This is the fourth book in the Wicked Dukes Club but it can be read as a standalone. All of the books in the series are great and this book will definitely make you want to read the rest of the series! Lady Violet Fairfax is an eccentric woman who masquerades as a gentleman (Tavistock) to gather information for the articles she writes for the Ladies Gazette. MP Jack Barrett recognizes her and together they try to solve a political intrigue. Jack was sympathetic to Violet’s need to write something of importance. The characters were wonderful; providing laughs, romance, scandal, and mystery. The story was well paced and entertaining to read. I do wish it would have been a longer story so we could see more of the characters and the romance that developed between the two. I can’t wait to read the next book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Jack Barrett is a bright, promising, up-and-coming MP. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, from being a barrister to an MP (in the same seat as them both), Jack has planned his life be being along the same timelines as theirs. He plans to start looking for a wife, and marry, when he is thirty-five just like his father did. Until then, he has no interest in engaging in the marriage mart.

Viola Fairfax, the sister of Duke of Eastliegh, has been a minor pariah for the past five years. Suiting her well, as it has allowed her some form of freedom in society that few woman of her status get to enjoy. Nobody sees her as a potential wife, that is until her grandmama decides that now that her brother Val is married it is about time that she finds a husband. Viola wants to continue her independence, writing as “Tavistock” for the Ladies Gazette and using her male disguise to do so. She believes herself to be wholly convincing as a man, until one evening she is recognised one night as Viola disguised as Tavistock.

Using her persona, Viola tries to find out the truth behind a rumour that an MP had instigated an attack on the Prince Regent. If she can find out the truth she might be one step closer to being able to write about more serious matters. Things of more importance and influence. With the help of Jack, the two might be able to get to the bottom of this mystery. Allowing them to get closer and possibly begin to rethink their lives.

This book was pretty fun to read. I really liked that the main focus of it wasn’t the romance, unlike previous books, for most of the story. There was definitely bits dotted here and there for over half of the story, which laid a groundwork for the romance that featured more heavily later on. For most of the book, finding out the truth behind the rumour and who the MP is and why they helped to plan or steer radicals to try to assassinate the Prince Regent.

I really liked reading about the two of them working together, investigating the rumour. I felt like it really allowed Jack and Viola to grow closer as they worked together and then move towards being friends and then having a romantic relationship.

My only issue that I had was that it felt a little rushed towards the end. So much of the book was about finding out who the MP was, so much so that the last quarter of the book felt a little flat and rushed. This mystery was solved pretty quickly at the end, and I would have liked to have seen more consequences for those involved. This was explained away by the Home Office being involved with dealing with them. So, Jack, Viola and the reader don’t know the full story. We only get to read about Viola and Jack’s investigation and I would have liked them to have had a longer conversation with the Home Office that just delved a little deeper. Or at least that is what I felt when reading this.

I also would have liked more of a development of Jack and Viola’s romantic relationship. With their investigation they are able to get closer as friends, and their romantic feelings do crop up but it wasn’t until Viola accidentally causes a scandal that they have to think about marriage. Mainly because this scandal spreads like wildfire and very quickly reaches Viola’s grandmama’s ears. Who then demands that the two of them get married, to save them both from scandal. But at this point neither of them want to get married, nor have they thought much of any long term possibilities until then.

Considering the time that this story is set, it makes sense that they would be expected and pressured to get married. But I just wish that it hadn’t meant that the mystery and their investigation wasn’t pushed aside as much as it was. It felt like the priorities of the story sifted with little transition. And I would have liked it more if their had been a few more romantic moments that helped lead up to it. But considering the genre it does make sense.

I did enjoy this book, I just would have enjoyed it more if the romance had been less of an afterthought that was tagged on at the end. I would have liked to have seen more throughout the book, and maybe for them to have had more of a discussion about getting married than I felt they did. It all felt very neatly tied together at the end, and I personal I am not a huge fan of that.

This is a straightforward historical romance with a little intrigue. Viola is a writer and wants to get published but no one is hiring female writers.she disguises herself as a man and hangs out at a tavern and writes a column as a man in a woman’s magazine. MP Jake Barrett is a friend of Viola’s brother and notices right away that she is not a man. She is trying to uncover a plot involving an attack on a prince. Jack agrees to help her to keep her out of danger. Neither of them is interested in romance but that slowly changes as they uncover the truth about the attack. This is a typical romance, a short and quick read with few surprises. I liked it but it was nothing spectacular, it was just okay. I’ve read far worse and I’ve read far better. If you want a light romance, this is it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

3.5/5 stars.

Overall I enjoyed the book a great degree. The characters are wonderful, the connection they develop palpable and well developed considering it's a novella and the writing is done well. The reason this isn't so highly rated is because there's just so much plot. Like so much.

I received this book from the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not in any way affect my opinions of the story or the characters.

We first meet our herione, Viola, in the previous book by Darcy Burke in the same series. She's the sister of the Duke of Eastleigh, and writes a column for a news outlet. To gather content for her column she dresses up as a man and often visits her brother's tavern.

This is where our book starts out and we meet our heroine - Jack Barrett. He isn't titled or filthy rich, but he's on the rise in the political system as has always been his dream. He dedicates his life to the service of his people, and has no time for things such as love. But that doesn't mean he's dismissive or against the concept, he believes there's a time for that. But now isn't the time. His father and grandfather have been in public service as well, and his father urges him to settle down and see that there's more to life than politics. I quite like Jack from the get go. He had a humble, strong appeal to him.

Thankfully, this series continues to have nice, beta heroes that aren't rakes of the greatest order. What a change from the normal!

Viola and Jack meet on one of her investigation rounds of the taverns (where's she's dressed as a man), but Jack recognizes her instantly. She reveals to him that she's uncovered that there is a plot within parliament where MP's were responsible for the recent attack on the Prince Regent. Or something of the sort, I don't know much of the political landscape there. Or care, in all honesty. Anywho, Jack agrees to let her continue investigating only if he's involved to make sure she's not in danger. From here begins their journey to love.

I found them adorable and cute, and would have been quite happy with this novella if so much of their interaction wasn't placed around solving the treason within the MP's. Because I just don't care . Herein lies the problem. If this was a full fledged book I'd be perfectly happy with plot and would savor it as well. But in a novella, I usually want 90% of the book to be around the budding romance between the MC's. Which is where the book lost out a star for me.

Beyond that, I enjoyed reading about Viola and Jack, reading about them falling in love and dealing with the insecurities of their life was a delight for sure.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lady Viola Fairfax has posed as a male journalist for two years. No one would hire a female and the disguise allows her access to a manly man place. Her brother, the Duke of Eastleigh, is part owner of the Wicked Dukes tavern. He knows what Viola is up to and has given her access to his bar for tabloid fodder.

MP Jack Barrett saw through the disguise a year ago but has kept quiet. He's decided Viola needs a partner, male, to escort her. Viola agrees so she gets access to more manly man places. We're given danger, disguises, traitorous acts, hot kisses in dark closets and a make out session in a hack! Of course they're caught and it creates a small scandal. All's well that ends well and they get a happily ever after

This terrific read will be available on May 28, 2019. Next up will be One Night To Remember starring the handsome Giles Langford. I can hardly wait.

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After One Night of Surrender, where we already met Viola Fairfax, I was happy to see that she got her own story. We had already seen that Viola likes to disguise as a man to visit her brother at the Wicket Duke. What she doesn't know, is that Jack (one of Valentine's friends) has already discovered that Tavistock, reporter for a woman's magazine, is in fact Valentine's sister Viola. As a MP, Jack is trying to be of value for his country. So, a wife is definitely not something on his mind. But he can't seem to take his mind of Tavistock/Viola. When Viola sent in her writings as a woman, she was not accepted at the paper. But as Tavistock she can write. When she hears about a possible lead on the latest attack on the prince, she sees this as a chance to write more than only gossip. So she wants to do an article on the subject. Jack is shocked when he finds out that Viola is pursuing leads to the assassins of the prince. Those men will not hesitate to kill someone, who gets too close to the truth. But he also understands Viola's frustration about not being taken seriously as a woman. Therefore, he reluctantly agrees to help her. But will Jack be able to keep her safe? And how will these endeavors distract him from his career? Or maybe a wife is in the cards for him. A wonderful read. Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

A standalone book in a series Ms. Ridley and Ms. Burke are writing. You don't have to read the whole series but it is well worth it if you like books you can read fast and are just enjoyable reads of romance and some have intrique. I would recommend this book to teens to adults. The stories have all been good and interesting by both authors. I can't wait for the next one.

I was given an ARC to read and the opinion is voluntary and mine own.

Overall, another good romance read in the Wicked Dukes series. Viola and Jack had good chemistry but at times the book moved a little slow for me. I am looking forward to the 5th book in the series.

The books in this series are so much fun to read. Short book with a ton of stuff going on. Not looking for love but for a story to write for the LADIES' GAZETTE, Viola dresses as a man to go where woman aren't allowed. Running into Mr. Barrett becomes a regular occurrence, especially when rumors place him in political jeopardy. Working together to clear his name, Viola makes the ultimate sacrifice with her reputation. There is only one thing to do, marry. Great Read!

Well written, intriguing, with smart leads, and plenty of varying kinds of tension. A great book to enjoy on a lazy day.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

Quite an intricate plot but low on the heat. Not her best.

Each of the stories in this series can be read as a standalone but as it is part of a series, it is nice also to read the previous books to get acquainted to the various characters.
As I’m a sucker for Mrs Ridley and Mrs Burke work, so I instantly preordered the whole series.
This one read was centered on Viola Fairfax, the Duke of Eastleigh’s sister, she was introduced in his book, One Night Of Surrender where we learned she had the habit to masquerade as a man in her brother’s club.
So here, when she finds herself in the mist of a dangerous affair, she partners with Jack Barrett, a member of parliament who has seen through her masquerade.
Both are really dead set against marriage, Jack mostly because it is too early while Viola, she refuses to surrender her freedom.
It was a slow burn story, as in the fortnight they get to know each other, they encounter doubt, deceit and deception but they also discover passion and need of another. At first, they were more annoyed by the other than anything else but slowly they felt the lack of the other’s presence until they came to rethink their ideas about marriage.
I had to goggle the historical events presented for the background plot, it was very entertaining and enjoyable how Mrs Darcy Burke turned historic developments as an initial basis for Viola’s and Jack’s story.
One more great read in this series.
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Lady Viola Fairfax is a newspaper columnist for The Ladies Gazette, also the sister of Val, half owner of the Wicked Duke. Not under her own name of course. Only men write columns, so she does it in disguise as Tavistock, a man who no one pays any attention to in the Wicked Duke. People talk to him but he's just another drinker, listening to gossip. Other than her brother and a few close friends, no one knows he is a she. That is except, Jack Barrett, a member of Parliament. He noticed she was female when she bent over as Tavistock. He promises not to talk to her brother as long as she doesn't put herself in danger and he must go with her. When Tavistock and Jack uncover there a political problem that could implicate many people including Jack. Their feelings become very passionate, but the times are dangerous. What if Jack is proven guilty although he is innocent? When Viola/ Tavistock is kidnapped, Jack will search the continent if needed to find her. I love Viola, she is sassy and will do what she needs to, as the truth is important to her. Jack is strong and a perfect fit for Viola. I loved them as a couple. Will Jack find Viola before she gets hurt? What a great book!. I received this book from Net Galley and the author and Darcy Burke Publishing for a honest review. I was honored to be able to read this book.

For a pleasant change, no titled gentleman in this one. Jack Barrett is an MP and a barrister prior to that. As all the previous heros in this series, we have a perfect gentleman, no rakes, rogues or scoundrels here. An MP who believes in works towards reform in a changing Britain. That is another aspect of this series that has interested me no end.

That and the heroines we have met so far … this one has a journalist masquerading as a man to get her articles featured in a women’s magazine!!!

How they both team up to unravel a scandal, while creating one of their own, is what this story is all about. Another simple love story with all the additions of characters that one can look forward in future books.

This series is building up into an entertaining read, and more than anything else, it has one anticipating and eagerly awaiting the next one.