The Duke’s Lance by CH Admirand is another of the Duke’s Guard series. Eamon O’Malley, like his brothers and cousins, was able to make up his mind immediately. He had seen Helen Langley and known at once that she was the woman for him. He just needed to convince her and that apparently was not going to be easy. She was determined to leave the duke’s home and become a companion to an older woman. She had seen an advertisement and written a letter and she now had an appointment. The duke was sending her in a carriage with a coachman and a footman. She didn’t believe she would be returning, but she was grateful to the duke for his kindness. He had also arranged a room and a meal for her at an inn along the way. She was astounded when she arrived for her appointment and found she was not wanted. In fact, the lady said she’d told all her acquaintances not to hire Helen, either. She had sent away the carriage and so now Helen had no choice but to walk. Fortunately, the butler knew the old woman and directed Helen to a safe cottage nearby.

O’Malley is loyal and protective to the bone. He is easy going until he is not and he loves Helen Langley. Helen has a streak of independence that will no doubt clash with O’Malley’s masculine needs. The plot is exciting and perfect for these two. It will hopefully teach Helen that independence isn’t everything and O’Malley to trust. The overarching arc of this series is still in play and it is a good one. These were dangerous, somewhat lawless times, and modern readers tend to forget that. This, like the earlier ones in the series, is an excellent read.

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The story is well written and very entertaining. Danger is still present but slowly it is being eliminated. The reaction Eamon has when he meets Helen was priceless and now he needs to convince her of his feelings. As one danger is handled another one appears so the action is ongoing. I loved the ending of the story and the tidbits of their lives in the future and especially the humor in Eamon’s talks with God. Despite the danger there are plenty of good times and humor in this story.
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I so love the Duke’s Guard series! This one is a little different in that it doesn’t have a big climax to it, but I adored how the author ran Eamon and Helen’s future out in the end. Helen’s past was a stumbling block to her and afraid Eamon would not love her if he found out. The day she has would send anyone to the loony bin, but her strength and perseverance help her through. Eamon loves quickly and fiercely, and to watch him seek, find and protect her is so awe inspiring. An enjoyable story with not a lot of angst, but warmth, love and family are intertwined beautifully.

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