Bethany Bennett
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My goodness Y’all…this is one way to satisfy your cravings!!! Yes indeed. I’m not sure what I was expecting with this book…but what I got was so much more than I thought it would be. It was fun and refreshing. When I first picked up this book, I skimmed it and set it aside. Thankfully I decided to pick it up again, for I do so love a good protector…and Captain Malachi Harlow, Duke of Trenton is most definitely that! He can protect lil’ ole me (ok…plump ole me) any day…yes indeedy do. Mal is such an alpha roll…tough and rough on the outside, but oh so charming and sweet on the inside (yummm). And handsome…lord-a-mercy.
Dukes Do It Better is such an enjoyable read. It is refreshing, forward thinking and “modern” in ways that most HRs aren’t, simply because of their innate nature of respectability. I started this review with a quote from the book about a sex toy, so that should give you an idea of how proper this book is!!! The chemistry between our two MCs is sensual and sweet. Their banter, playful and enjoyable. Their interaction with one another free and uninhibited. I also loved the supporting cast. They added another layer to the plot that was fun and engaging and helped move the overall story along. The plot I enjoyed too. It had just the right amount of intrigue, angst, and romance.
This book is not your typical romance…and Mal is NOT your typical duke. He has spent the last 15 years in service to His Majesty’s Royal Navy serving the crown and recently came into his title when his “perfect” brother died unexpectedly. Summoned home by his hard and no-nonsense mother, Mal begrudgingly steps into his role as duke, albeit on his terms.
When Lady Emma Hardwick made her debut six years ago, she was a vapid, willful, and downright selfish girl. However, six years away from society has wrought quite a few changes. She’s wiser, calmer and more mature than she was when she walked away from the Ton. One mistake changed her life and now her past has come back to rob her of her future.
When happenstance places Mal in the path of Emma — a woman he had one unforgettable night…sparks fly again, and he’ll do anything to renew their acquaintance. But when secrets from their past threaten their lives and those of their loved ones, both Mal and Emma work together to save those they love and potentially a love of a lifetime.
You’ll enjoy it, I know I did…so grab a copy yourself a copy. This book is a stand-alone piece however, I can’t help but think I would have enjoyed it more had I read the other two prior books as many of the characters were featured previously.
Kesha Young 