After killing his opponent in a duel, Lionel Maitland, Marquess of Axbridge, is known as the Duke of Danger. Tortured by guilt, he shields himself with a devil-may-care attitude. However, when he kills another man in another duel, he’s beyond redemption, even though it wasn’t his fault. He refuses to smear a dead man’s name, especially when he’s left behind a blameless widow who doesn’t deserve an even bigger scandal. Widowed and destitute, Lady Emmaline Townsend must marry the man of her parents’ choosing or beg unsympathetic relatives for support. The only way out is to ask for help from the one man she’s sworn to hate, the man who owes her anything she asks, the man who killed her husband. They strike a devil’s bargain in which passion simmers just beneath the surface. But her dead husband’s transgressions come back to haunt them and threaten their chance at love. "The sparks fly between them right from the start, and the author creates and builds the sexual tension between them extremely well; but even once they have broken Emmaline's no-sex rule, the road ahead of them is still strewn with potential pitfalls. One thing they have strongly in their favour is that they actually communicate with each other honestly, which is very refreshing in a genre prone to secrets and misunderstandings. There are a couple of times in the story when I suspect a less experienced author may have chosen to have one or other character keep a secret in order to create unnecessary drama; Ms. Burke wisely doesn't take that option, and I very much appreciated it. The Duke of Danger is angsty, but not overwhelmingly so, and the HEA is certainly very hard-won, and well-deserved." - All About Romance "5 out of 5 for this reader folks! WOW! This is heavy read warning. An angst filled, good lord can anything else go wrong for these characters, dark, spine chilling, sob filled with some very amazing sexy time thrown in kind of heavy read. IT WAS INCREDIBLE and totally made this book." - The Reading Café "5 Stars. Great read! Highly recommending it." - Bookworm 2 Bookworm "Another book hangover by Darcy! Every time I pick a favorite in this series she tops it. I was hooked from the start with the duel and the mystery surrounding the reason for it. I couldn't believe her parents put her in the position they did and forced her hand. The sexual tension between them flies off the pages and when it explodes the whole house knows. I loved them together and how everyone was trying to help them. The ending was perfect and made me want more." - Sassy Book Lover The Untouchables A sweeping, emotional series set in the Regency era's glittering ballrooms and sprawling country estates featuring Society's most talked-about bachelors and the women who bring them to their knees. #1 - The Forbidden Duke #2 - The Duke of Daring #3 - The Duke of Deception #4 - The Duke of Desire #5 - The Duke of Defiance #6 - The Duke of Danger #7 - The Duke of Ice #8 - The Duke of Ruin #9 - The Duke of Lies #10 - The Duke of Seduction #11 - The Duke of Kisses #12 - The Duke of Distraction The Spitfire Society Meet the smart, independent women who've decided they don't need Society's rules, their families' expectations, or, most importantly, a husband. But just because they don't need a man doesn't mean they might not want one... #1 - Never Have I Ever With a Duke #2 - A Duke is Never Enough #3 - A Duke Will Never Do The Pretenders Set in the captivating world of The Untouchables, follow the saga of a trio of siblings who excel at being something they're not. Can a dauntless Bow Street Runner, a devastated viscount, and a disillusioned Society miss unravel their secrets? #1 - A Secret Surrender #2 - A Scandalous Bargain (coming November 2020) #3 - A Rogue to Ruin (coming early 2021) Love is All Around Heartwarming Regency-set retellings of classic Christmas stories (written after the Regency!) featuring a cozy village, three siblings, and the best gift of all: love. #1 - The Red Hot Earl #2 - The Gift of the Marquess #3 - Joy to the Duke Secrets and Scandals A passion-filled series set in the heart of the Regency era with adventure, scandal, and, of course, secrets featuring swoon-worthy heroes and intrepid, intelligent heroines. #1 - Her Wicked Ways #2 - His Wicked Heart #3 - To Seduce a Scoundrel #4 - To Love a Thief #5 - Never Love a Scoundrel #6 - Scoundrel Ever After Legendary Rogues Don't miss this exciting Regency series full of suspense, adventure, and passion as four dashing couples hunt ancient treasures and find true love. #1 - Lady of Desire #2 - Romancing the Earl #3 - Lord of Fortune #4 - Captivating the Scoundrel Wicked Dukes Club Meet the unforgettable men of London's most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke. Seductively handsome, with charm and wit to spare, one night with these rakes and rogues will never be enough... Enjoy this series brought to you by USA Today bestselling author Darcy Burke and New York Times bestselling author E