Synopsis
Constance Campbell, the Duchess of Kilmaine, once believed that all she needed in life was a duke. But everything unraveled when she realized her perfect husband was a perfect monster. Now broken beyond repair, she hides her misery behind a perfect Society mask...even from her childhood friend, Alec.
Dr. Alec McGuiness reluctantly finds himself back in Scotland, and checking up on the only woman to ever get under his skin, Connie. After she spurned him many years ago, he knows his humble life as a doctor could never be enough for her. But when the Duke of Kilmaine is murdered in cold blood, with Connie sleeping right next to him in bed, Alec knows he must protect Connie at all costs from those who would frame her for the duke’s murder.
Now on the run, Connie feels a freedom she only ever dreamed about before, and an unexpected attraction to the man who is keeping her safe. But even if they can win her freedom and clear her name, could she ever open her heart up to someone again?
Each book in the Saints & Scoundrels series is STANDALONE:
* The Devilish Duke
* The Elusive Earl
* The Sinful Scot
Review
Wow, this is such an intense read, I enjoyed every minute of it. The story started on a sad note but it ended happily and that's all that matters. I loved the characters and think that this is a must-read for all historical fiction fans, especially if you enjoy a little mystery & intrigue along with romance. I found it to be an entertaining read.
Connie is on the run after she is accused of her husband's murder. She intends to find out the real killer and clear her name because otherwise, she'll never be free of her past. And that's what she wants more than anything else... to be free...
Alec wants to help Connie because they were once friends and also because he feels sorry for her. He is a man who would never leave anyone stranded so if he can help her he is going to do just that. Together they can unravel the mystery behind the murder.
But soon they will realize that there are still feelings between them. They might not be able to resist the attraction that was always there and still is, even after all these years. Unfortunately, timing is not on their side once again.
This is a very well-written historical romance/mystery. I'd definitely recommend this book to my fellow readers and I hope you enjoy just as much as I did.