Review: Full of wicked passion and delicious sensuality!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 15, 2013
I haven't read a historical romance  for a while now and I had almost forgotten why I was obsessed with this genre back then. I am very glad I decided to pick up this novella by Kate McKinley. It has reminded me of why I love this genre so much and I am pleased to say that it has renewed my love of historical romances.I thought Kate McKinley did a superb job with this five chapter novella. She not only excelled at bringing out lovely and vibrant characters, but also a fun and engaging plot that the reader can sink their teeth into. I adored the hero and heroine, Ashton and Daphne. I loved watching the chase take place and it was all the more interesting with all the sexual tension oozing off the pages. I loved Ashton for his devilish charm and dashing good looks, but most of all because he was a good and honorable man. Daphne was also a wonderful character. She was strong-willed and although she was vying for the wrong man's attention, I was glad she made the right choice in the end.I truly found this book to be beautifully written. To me, the story was well paced. Never at any point did the story feel at all rushed. Some readers may argue that the story is too short, but I myself found it just right. McKinley managed to weave a complete and fulfilling story in such few pages that I did not find myself complaining or unsatisfied with its shortness. Everything came together and wrapped up beautifully with a pretty bow on top. I was hooked from the beginning and loved how the story ended. The epilogue was an excellent ending to the heartwarming story and it was all smiles from me when the last page was turned. The story in itself was great, but the epilogue was the icing on the cake.Overall, A Duchess in the Dark was a great light regency romance with appealing characters and a fun plot that I thoroughly enjoyed and could not put down. I cannot wait to see what else Kate has in store for readers and it's for certain that I will be reading more of Kate McKinley's books. Full of wicked passion and delicious sensuality, A Duchess in the Dark is a story not to be missed by lovers of the historical romance genre.*I received a review copy from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.