FEBRUARY 2014 - AudioFile
Rosalyn Landor's lovely British accent and engaging delivery provide the perfect pairing for this appealing historical romance. Twelve years ago, handsome William Harrow, heir to the dukedom of Lamont, woke up alone in the blood-filled bed of his soon-to-be, and now missing, stepmother, young heiress Mara Lowe. Dubbed the "Killer Duke" and taking the name "Temple," the disgraced duke has made his way by fighting in a casino. When the missing Lowe secretly reappears and offers him the opportunity to clear his name, the romantic sparks fly. Landor's narration is direct, assured, and quietly appealing. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah Maclean” — Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author
“This is not just a marvelous deep-sigh romance, but a story in which the intensity and profound significance linger long after the tale is done. Well done!” — RT Book Reviews (top pick)
“MacLean richly rewards readers with a dark, intense, and supremely sexy story that will connect emotionally on every level. Brimming with brilliant dialogue, memorable characters, and just the right dash of dry wit, No Good Duke Goes Unpunished is everything a romance should be.” — Booklist (starred review)
“In the third installment of the Rules of Scoundrels series, MacLean once again creates compelling and complex characters and sets them on a path toward love and reconciliation that begins with seemingly impossible odds and ends with exquisite fulfillment. Beguiling and emotionally lush.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Lisa Kleypas
For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah Maclean
Booklist (starred review)
MacLean richly rewards readers with a dark, intense, and supremely sexy story that will connect emotionally on every level. Brimming with brilliant dialogue, memorable characters, and just the right dash of dry wit, No Good Duke Goes Unpunished is everything a romance should be.
RT Book Reviews (top pick)
This is not just a marvelous deep-sigh romance, but a story in which the intensity and profound significance linger long after the tale is done. Well done!
Kirkus Reviews
★ 2013-11-17
A duke who has lived under the shadow of suspicion for a murder he's not sure he didn't commit holds the possibility of redemption in his hands when the lady reappears, alive and well, though she brings other threats--to his equilibrium and to his heart. Twelve years ago, William Harrow, Marquess of Chapin and heir to the dukedom of Lamont, woke up on the morning of his father's wedding to find that he was in the would-be bride's bed, along with an astonishing amount of blood, and that the lady herself was nowhere to be found. Under a cloud of suspicion of murder, the marquess was banished from his family and from polite society, resurrecting himself as Temple, first a street fighter, then a partner in the Fallen Angel, the exclusive London casino. Members of the club may petition for the opportunity to challenge the undefeated Temple in the boxing ring; if the challenge is accepted and the patron wins, all of his debts will be forgiven. One dark night, Temple is approached by none other than long-lost Mara Lowe, assumed dead at Temple's hands. Mara's brother has lost everything to the Fallen Angel, and she promises to re-enter London society and prove Temple is innocent in exchange for debt forgiveness. Understandably angry, Temple decides on another path, one that will ruin Mara once and for all. Mara has more at stake than her brother's fortune, but given Temple's angry reception of her, she's can't trust him with her secrets, even as she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic outcast. As for Temple, the closer he gets to his retribution, the more he wonders if he hasn't well and truly met his match in every possible way, questioning his thirst for vengeance. In the third installment of the Rules of Scoundrels series, MacLean once again creates compelling and complex characters and sets them on a path toward love and reconciliation that begins with seemingly impossible odds and ends with exquisite fulfillment. Beguiling and emotionally lush.
