This was a delight. The author wrote Angelica with a subtlety and sensitivity that blew me away, especially in a novella. A black woman written with such deftness in regency romance?! Wow. And Jonathan, our bumbly bubbly hero, whose depth was slowly peeled off was the icing on the cake. I keep coming back to this point- the author acknowledged the race elephant in the room and made us truly root for the couple.
I adored this.

Thanks to the author and Netgalley for the ARC.

One Night With a Duke is the next story in Erica Ridley's the "Twelve Dukes" Series. It can be read as a stand alone. What an interesting and enjoyable read.
Once again, Ms. Ridley has brought her readers into her world with her vivid descriptions, and entertaining characters. Unique and unpredictable story, staring an interracial couple, prejudice, witty, and playful banter. Ahh, so much about Jonathan and Angelica's story is touching, charming and enjoyable. A fun, sweet read which will capture your heart, as you turn the pages of this impressive story. Well done, Erica Ridley!!
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"I voluntarily received a complimentary copy, however,  these are my honest opinions. I was in no way required nor compensated to write a review."

Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Sweet
Reviewer: AprilR

Dashing Scot Jonathan MacLean never returns to the same town twice. The happy-go-lucky philanthropist seeks constant adventure and is desperate to outrun his past. When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Erica Ridley is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.

One Night With a Duke is the next Chapter in the Twelve Dukes Series, and it is an easy to read, charming tale of two misfits who are trapped in prisons of their own making, but finding each other changes everything. Enjoyable and fun. I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest opinion.

Another winner for Erica Ridley and the series. It is a stand alone but feels like a part 2 of the Fit For a Duke concept. What fun! She is stuck in one place and he is a traveler. It is a delight to see what happens in this unique relationship. He is slow to show his true self and his reasons for travel. I like the story. I read it in one sitting...just had to see where the duke theme would take us.

Jonathan MacLean never returns to a town and this time is no exception. Then he meets the love of his life and he has to learn a new lesson. So does Angelia, the other half of the love of his life. What both have to learn is compromise. That is what leads to a great HEA.

Delightful Regency romance, features an interracial couple.
I enjoyed the smart, witty, and playful banter, picturesque descriptions, and a bit of light history.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I love this series and was thrilled with another romance from Cressmouth! Jonathan MacLean has never felt wanted in his life and so keeps moving never visiting the same location twice. When he's snowbound in the tiny village of Cressmouth, he meets jeweler Angelica Parker. He's immediately smitten with the young woman, but Angelica has no time to entertain the handsome Scot. She's working toward her goal of independence and will let nothing deter her. Can these two move past their rigid viewpoints and enjoy their time together.

This was such an entertaining book featuring a black heroine. I loved how Ms. Ridley teased out some of the history of blacks in England. Even though this is a quick read, I was wholly satisfied with the character development. I'm looking forward to the next book.

Will this Christmas heal his lost little boy’s heart ...

Of all the 10 stories I have read so far, I wonder if this one does not top all the others, even if I just loved many of them like the previous one, which if the other side of the coin, I drank this story in no time.
At first sight, Jonathan might appears as fickle, going from one place to another, strutting his wealth and bragging his many stories, when he is a man haunted by his past.
While presenting himself as a butterfly going from one flower to the next, always looking for fresher pastures. In his peculiar way, he helps others to better themselves, he recognizes overlooked talents and he does what nobody has done for him, he believes in them and is the spark than ignites what was burgeoning.
Angelica sacrificed a part of her freedom to follow her dream, after seven years, she is finally close to her goal, to have her own jewelry. And now she is within an inch of making it real, the seducing tramp won’t wreck her ambitions by making her long for something else.
Jonathan is like a wisp, where he goes, joy follows. He has a way to make people at ease. But for once, he discovers what it is to be appreciated and awaited for one’s self, to get to know others outside the classic passing greetings, to share happy memories...
When Angelica comes to term with her own issues, because while Jonathan is easy to listen, does she hear to her heart’s contents too.
A beautiful tale of a man who does magic with others’ gifts but must learn to receive too and the woman who might partake his life if he is willing to put some roots with her.
5 stars

I was granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

A night with a Duke by Erica Ridley.

This novel is about the town of Cressmouth that is all about Christmas. Angelica is a very talented jeweller working to finally own her own shop in town which is quite a feet for an attractive black woman. Jonathan is an entrepreneur in town for the festivities and he only ever passes through anywhere once. The story follows their chance meeting and if they could possibly have a relationship in the true sense as they both have issues they must overcome.

It is another well written book and although this story is historical it is of a topical theme in our current times.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A disappointing historical novel by this popular author. Both characters lacked depth and chemistry. They are opposites in personality and goals and their interactions are lukewarm at best. Just did not hold my interest due to its very slow storyline and uninspiring characters.

I have yet to read an Erica Ridley historical romance that I didn’t like. One Night With a Duke is the perfect follow up to Dawn with a Duke and I insist you read them together. It works perfectly fine as a stand alone too.

If you are looking for a fun, Christmas treat filled with heart then you’ve got it right here. I was so excited to read this because of all the hints sent Johnathan’s way at the end of Dawn with a Duke. Johnathan is Scottish? dashing, rich and a wanderer who never travels anywhere twice. He makes investments and is partners on an upcoming fashion line (Fit for a Duke).

Jonathan is exploring town when he stumbles upon the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Angelica is an ambitious jeweler with immense talent. Angelica is black and moved to this town from London. She is working very hard to her shop her own. Angelica has streamlined her life so there is no time wasted. Ridley does an excellent job weaving in history through their backstories.

I really enjoyed this book. It is a quick read with low steam and lots of relationship building. If you need a cozy, winter escape this will be delightful.

Thank you NetGalley and Erica Ridley for the chance to read an ARC! All opinions are my own.

Charming adventurer Jonathan and jeweller Angelica meet in Angelica's shop. Jonathan is enamoured by the beautiful jewellery and the artisan behind the counter. Both seem to be working toward opposite goals, philanthropist Jonathan wants to leave the village as soon as the snow storm abates, Angelica is working towards her own shop and recognition as a black female artist. Neither has love on their to-do lists. But for Jonathan Angelica and the little village of Cressmouth offer something he thought he could never have - a home. For Angelica the distracting Jonathan might just be what she needed - something to take her mind off her work and by that spark her creativity.

A historical romcom with lovable characters, a charming setting, and a HEA you're rooting for from the start.

This book was another really sweet romance set in the Town of Cressmouth aka Christmas. Like the previous book, the characters in this one find themselves snowed in, which is of course a perfect time to slow down and get to know one another - even for those as driven as this unlikely pairing.

Angelica Parker is focused on her dreams of becoming recognized as a great jeweler. She is missing time with her family to feverishly work on custom orders. She has faced some discrimination because she's a Black woman - people who refused to believe that she is the one creating all her work. This makes her a little wary of Jonathan MacLean when he breezes into her shop, but he charms her as quickly as he does anyone else.

Jonathan MacLean is equally driven. He's constantly on the move from one town to another, and vows never to visit the same place twice. He finds himself adrift when snowed in without his business partner or the Duke they hope will fund their ready-made clothing business. He's also my favorite romantic lead in a long time. He's charming and cheerful and gives away his money to anyone who will take it. As one might expect, he has hidden depths.

I really loved the interactions between Angela and Jonathan. They had easy chemistry from the start and were just really sweet together.

I also loved that they never went beyond kissing in the book. It felt right for them, and it also made me more comfortable reading it.

There weren't many obstacles, and those there were melted away pretty quickly, but that's what I wanted in a sweet Christmas romance and so I'm very pleased with the experience of reading it. I will definitely be seeking out more of Erica Ridley and the Dukes of Christmas series.

This book centers around drifter Jonathan MacLean who never returns to the same town twice because he is trying to outrun his past. While in a small town for a business meeting he gets snowed in by a blizzard and meets a woman who is just the opposite. She is desperate to stay where she is, she has a business to run. However, she tempts him with dreams he’d long given up on: Home. Community. Love. But his whole reason for coming there was to make this deal that depended on him to then leave and travel from town to town.
The story itself is cute and another take on the Christmas holiday.
I’ve read many books by this author and I feel this one let me down. The storyline was very slow and redundant and seemed to be going nowhere fast. The middle of the book really lagged. Yes, the two main characters evolved, but at a snails pace.
Will I buy another book by this author, yes. Every author has a mediocre book now and again.
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“The best adventures are unpredictable.”

Erica Ridley continues her light-hearted holiday romance series with Jonathan and Angelica. One Night with a Duke is an opposites attract love story with the picturesque backdrop of the Christmas village fans of this series have come to expect. Highly recommend!

“She did not need or want a man to make her life complete. Angelica was enough, all on her own. She would prove it.”

CW: Mention of Laudanum addiction and overdose; Abandonment

Summary: Set in Regency England, Jonathan MacLean is a traveling businessman, always seeking adventure and never visiting the same place twice. With his constant travel, he’s never had to go beyond surface-level conversations or build deep connections, which suits him just fine. He’s just passing through Cressmouth Village for a business meeting, but when he meets Angelica, he starts to question his wandering ways.

As a Black woman, Angelica Parker has had to work hard to prove that she’s a talented jeweler and is capable of running her own business. After her brother took over the family’s jewelry business, Angelica moved to Cressmouth to make a name for herself, agreeing to a strict seven-year contract until she can own her business outright. As a condition of her contract, she hasn’t been able to leave the village or risk having to pay exorbitant back rent. So, when charming Scot Jonathan MacLean gets snowed into the village and becomes an increasing distraction, Angelica has to decide if her life might have room for a man after all.

Review: This was such a delight to read. A wonderful, heartwarming Christmas novella, reading this book was like watching your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie with a cup of hot chocolate in hand. I loved that the story highlighted Angelica as an independent business owner who wasn’t willing to compromise her goals for a man. Jonathan is incredibly outgoing and charming, and I loved that he served as the foil to Angelica’s more reserved and quiet nature.

Honestly, my only complaint was that this wasn’t longer! I felt like some of the scenes and character development was a bit rushed, and I absolutely would have wanted to read this story as a longer book.

This is the 10th book in the “12 Dukes of Christmas” series, but I can confirm that this can easily be read as a standalone.

You should read this book if you like: Regency Romance; Christmas; Black heroines; Opposites attract

Similar: Beverly Jenkins; Loretta Chase; Eloisa James

I received this book from NetGalley as an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Regency England in the small village of Cressmouth is the setting for this love story. Jonathan and Angelica are two of the most unconventional lovers for this time. Angelica a self made women working in her own jewellers. Jonathan an itinerant ne’er-do-well spending his life travelling. Christmas is an exciting and romantic time of year and you can follow as our two learn to believe that love can make wondering feet want to stay. This is a light hearted romance to while away an afternoon.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

From the first page of Erica Ridley's One Night with a Duke, I am drawn to Jonathan's charm and never ending chatter although I just knew there was something else beneath that efffable manner and sharp attire.
His meeting with Miss Parker might not have been planned but is my best moment of him, of them.

Through the read, I am drawn to deep characters with silent fears and longing to defy their past while fighting emotions.
Erica Ridley has accomplished a feat in this work. Beautiful writing, Satisfying read.

One Night With a Duke
Erica Ridley

Mr. Jonathon MacClean is an investor, traveler, and all-around nice guy. He does have a policy of never visiting a town more than once. But he has some past issues he needs to take care of. His personality is cheerful, Kind, and respects everyone.
Miss Angelica Parker is beautiful, black, and a very talented Jeweler. She has a huge family and moved to Christmas to open her own shop. They come up to visit her once a year and she does miss them so.
A lovely story of two lonely people but in different ways. When they meet there is an attraction between them. The characters are lovely and engaging. They enjoyed spending time with each other and playing with her nieces. The tale is fun and you watch as he brings her out of the store so she can relax, so she works better. Before she never left her store just kept working as long as she could. She was getting to the end of the seven years so she could own her store. she was concerned about when the time for him to leave and move on would affect her.
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