Anna Harrington's The Duke And The Darkness Review!

The Duke and the Darkness

By: Anna Harrington

Release Date: August 27, 2023

Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.; 1st edition

Author Website: https://www.annaharringtonbooks.com/

5 Stars

The sins of their fathers paved the way in Anna Harrington's The Duke and the Darkness for the exciting debut of her new The Dukes of Darkness series!

If he looks like a rake and acts like a rake he must be unless he is one of Anna Harrington’s swoony heroes with a hidden agenda! Carousing in gaming hells, busting into brothels and meandering around the seven dials at all hours of the night might make you think Devlin Raines, Duke of Dartmoor was hardly an upstanding character. Yet looks and actions can be deceiving for underneath Devlin's irresponsible facade he was anything but. Caring and out to correct the past wrongs of his father this was a hero to give your heart to.

Literally rising from the dead, Peyton Chandler was emotionally scarred by a horrific event in her past and out for revenge making her a woman to be reckoned with. Her mental acumen paired with fighting skills gave her an edge and ruthlessness that was as interesting as it was uncommon. Fiercely loyal to her parents' memory and devoted to her found family, Peyton was a heroine to love but it was her ability to see beyond the obvious and question even her own goals and actions that stood out.

The back and forth of Devlin and Peyton's interactions kept this story spirited. Their sizzle popped and crackled, heating up the pages leaving no doubt of their chemistry! While this couple's physical attraction was there from the start there was a well done build up of their commitment and ultimately their love by this author. An Intriguing secondary cast expanded this work and gave insight into the direction this series was heading.

One of the many reasons to read an Anna Harrington book is she writes smart portrayals that offer more than the superficial. Her writing is engaging and she has a knack for suspenseful subplots that give her works depth. Full of vivid period descriptions and knowledgeable about the time period she is writing about, Anna Harrington historical romance is really as good as the genre gets! Ms. Harrington's sharp and witty character interactions and literary nuances are always something to look forward to when reading one of her works. Prepare to be beguiled and carried away on an unforgettable adventure by the incomparable Anna Harrington's exceptional storytelling in The Duke and the Darkness! 

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*