Orphan Tessa is looking to marry so she will have someone to care for her and her younger sister. When Chase returns from a self-imposed exile after the death of his wife and son, he reconnects with Tessa. He tries to resist the attraction, but he realizes he needs her to help him get through the guilt he feels over his wife and son's death. Tessa realizes she needs him as well. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.

So this is the 4th book in Harrington's new series, and it was probably my favorite of them all! This story is about Chase and Tessa. Chase is a duke who lost his marriage-of-convenience wife and son at sea three years ago and has been hiding out in Spain ever since. Tessa is his late-wife's cousin. He comes back briefly to England to pack up his houses and sell whatever isn't entailed to the dukedom. He's a man in pain and still grieving the loss of the people he was supposed to take care of. However, his indifference to their marriage caused her to flee England, and therefore, as a byproduct, is "responsible" for her death. Of that's what he tells himself.

The author said that this is her "Gothic" novel, and instead of actual ghosts, I like the play on the Gothic tropes: the memories (ghosts) of his dead wife and child, the creepy old castle. Harrington always does such a good job with historical details, and I liked the element of this story that dealt with Tessa's father being a disgraced (but not really) former general. It gave a toughness to Tessa that I liked. She and Chase made a good couple, I think, because of the whole opposites-attract dynamic to their relationship. He was learning to come through the grief and pain, and she was just the person--strong-willed and determined--to help him start to live again. I also think Harrington did a great job with the twists to the story, and I loved the ending. Overall, this was a great historical romance and if you're looking for a cinnamon-roll duke with a buried heart of gold, I think you'll adore this story.

What’s wonderful book of finding true love and peace. Chase has lost wife with a child. Surrounded by ghosts and grief he has been a to live but continues to feel the loss deeply. When he reconnects with Tessa he rings redemption and his restless soul becomes peaceful.

This was not my favorite of the series at all, mostly because I didn't connect with Tessa or Chase as characters. I never really saw Chase as a "devil" and didn't really know why his own self-loathing was such a big conflict between them. Also, getting into spoiler territory, both Chase and Tessa are remarkably selfish and short-sighted, putting their own wants over everyone else's. Both Tessa and Chase have a lot of grey areas in terms of what they want, but they barrel forward without seeming to give much thought to anyone else in the equation. I struggled to be on their side, which was really where I had trouble with this one.

I love Anna Harrington's writing, but this one just wasn't for me.

I felt so bad for Chase and Tessa. Chase is so stuck in his grief that he can't see what is right in front of him. Tessa knows what she wants. She is ready to settle to make it happen. I'm so glad that they were able to depend on each other to get the happiness that they both deserve.

This is the fourth and final book in ‘The Dukes of Darkness’ series. I anticipated this would be an emotional story about what happened to Chase Maddox, the Duke of Greysmere and his family. I was not disappointed. This story was a roller coaster of emotions from the very start to the very end of the book.

Tessa Albright needs to find a husband to not only take care for her but to also take care of her sister. She has no dowry and her father left the service under a scandalous circumstance.

Chase Maddox, the Duke of Greysmere is back in England only long enough to sell everything that he can and close up all of his properties. He has no desire to stay in England to deal with the ghost of his past.

Tessa has agreed to help Chase packed up all the stuff in his castle knowing he would leave again, but hoping he would stay. She knows deep down that he is a good man, he just needs to forgiven himself for things he can not changed that happened in the past. Will Chase learn to forgive himself and learn that he can love the one person he thinks he can’t?

Wow!! What a story!! I loved Tessa and Chase’s story!! I enjoyed reading how Tessa showed Chase how to forgive himself for things he had no control over. It was a very moving story learning about what happened to his family and how he was finally able to put the past behind him to move forward. I thought this book was a great way to complete this series!! I highly recommend this book and the entire series!!

I am absolutely loving this series! Each installment is such a treat. In The Devil's Own Duke, we get a second chance romance with plenty of angst and drama. I definitely gobbled this story up.

I thought the romance between Tessa and Chase was very beautiful and romantic. I am so glad they got a second chance at their love. Tessa is exactly what Chase needs and vice versa for her. I thought this pairing was so well done.

Would recommend this one!

The fourth book in a series of men who are the best of friends forged by blood and steel.
Chase is haunted by memories of the death of his wife and child with overwhelming guilt.
Chase leaves his dukedom for years just to return and encounter an old friend Tessa.
She was his wife’s cousin and she calls him out on his behavior and shirking his responsibilities.
Interaction leads them on a surprising path.
A romance and an eye opening change of heart.