Thirteen Novellas with a Ducal Connection
The Duke’s Delayed Wedding Night 5* by Chasity Bowlin - A wicked plot, a missing bride. A delightful short story.
Forever with a Pirate Duke 5* by Gina Conkle - Civilising a barbarian. A very sweet story.
With a Valet in a Wardrobe at Midnight 5* by Jude Knight - Two would be suitors and a blackmailing villain. Loved it!
The Seducer Comes to call 3.5* by Edie Cay - A titled but impoverished male courtesan and the ruined sister of a Duke. (Note: Not sure why Sibyl was considered ruined if her brother was still friends with Archie after a chaste kiss and strange that Archie knew nothing about it.)
Trusting the Duke’s Son 4* by Christina Diane - Scandal tears two lovers apart. When he returns a year later will she believe his tale and forgive him?
Midnight Masquerade 4* by Christine Donovan - A widow and war hero meet (and more) at a masquerade ball. But Nathaniel has hidden scars and worries that Charlotte might blame him for her husband’s death? (Note: for someone who wanted a second marriage, I found it strange that Charlotte would risk a pregnancy with a stranger who might also be carrying sexual diseases).
Duke by Dawn 4* by Sheridan Jeane - An incomplete story of romance and suspense, finishing on a cliffhanger.
The Duke of Covent Garden 5* by Kelsey Swanson - Revenge is taken and a love regained. An enjoyable, slightly dark story
The Wanton Maid 4* by E.L. Johnson - A lady fallen on hard luck, a house party and a jewel thief. Less than a HFN, more a chance of something.
A Duke at the Opera 4* by Peri Maxwell - A failing opera house and it’s widowed owner, born into the nobility before she eloped with her singing tutor, struggles to keep things going whilst falling for her leading man.
Dawn’s Light 3* by Tess Thompson - A second chance romance instigated by an interfering friend. This was a good story with the exception of the hero’s title, the only titles above a Duke are those of the Royal Family (ie. Royal Dukes, Princes and Kings), so if Lucian’s father is still living, which he is, his father is the Duke not him. One mention I could perhaps have overlooked but not multiple ones.
A Deal with the Duke 3* by Margaux Thorne - An incomplete story, perhaps a prologue to a book yet to be published? Though the beginning also felt rather jarring as if coming into a story part way through.
Music in the Night 4.5* by Caroline Warfield - Owen find his long lost love in the unlikeliest of places. A good story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a good antho to have to get a taste of the authors writing style before you buy the entire book. I have enjoyed the short chapters or short stories.

I love this not-so little collection of historical romance stories! Everything Dragonblade Publishing touches either turns to gold or jewels.