Saturday, 11 October 2025

The Duke's Desire (12 Dukes of Christmas #8) by Erica Ridley


From Goodreads

 Meg Church adores two things: life in a village of perennial Yuletide, and the freedom of being a spinster with no reputation to protect. Oh, very well, three things: She’s harbored a secret tendre for Christmas curmudgeon Lucien le Duc since the moment she first glimpsed him. But the sexy blacksmith won’t give her the time of day, much less a night of torrid passion.

Ever since Lucien le Duc was forced to flee his beloved France during the revolution, his all-consuming goal has been to recover not only his lost land and fortune, but also his rightful place among the French aristocracy. He would never be distracted by an English dairy maid’s sultry glances… or her soul-consuming kisses… or the temptation to turn one night into forever…

My thoughts

My thanks to the Publishers via NetGalley for the opportunity to read the story in exchange for an honest review.

This novella features Meg Church local spinster and dairy maid in Yuletde an English village and Lucien le Duc, a handsome French blacksmith that has piqued  her interest in more ways than one.
Will this couple become more than just acquaintances as their paths begin to cross?  

This was an enjoyable addition to the 12 Dukes of Christmas series by this author.  A novella romance with just the right amount of erotic addition that we readers have become used to in the series.  I do like settling down with these and find them a nice escape from day to day life.
   

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