After five years on the Marriage Mart, Miss Aquilla Knox is ready for spinsterhood until a benefactress steps in to help her secure a husband. Only Aquilla doesn’t actually want to marry—her failure is entirely on purpose. When the earl she’s nicknamed the Duke of Deception sets his sights on her, she refuses to be drawn in by her attraction to him. If there’s one thing she knows it’s that a gentleman is never what he seems. Edward Bishop, Earl of Sutton, has a reputation for courting young misses and dropping them without a second thought. This has earned him a reputation for deceit, a description he can’t refute because he does in fact, harbor secrets and will do anything—deceive anyone—to ensure they don’t come to light. As he comes to know the charming Miss Knox, his resolve is tested. However, trust comes at a price and Ned won’t pay with his heart. "The Duke of Deception is an enjoyable, well-paced story... Ned and Aquilla are an engaging, well-matched couple - strong, caring and compassionate; and their romance is developed in such a way that it's easy to believe that they will continue to be happy together long after the book is ended." -All About Romance "This is my favorite so far in this series! There are issues in this one that you normally don't see in historical romance and I love it. They had chemistry from the moment they met..." - Kelly, The Sassy Book Lover ""...I was united in love with both characters from the onset. This series has me entranced. Three novels in and I'm already hungry for more." - Lindsey Gray, New York Times Bestselling Author "I loved how the pace of the story barreled forward getting closer and closer to the secrets being revealed. I will certainly be going back to read the earlier installments in this series." - The Maiden's Court "Darcy Burke's writing is just phenomenal, truly one of the most talented authors out there. She grabs you from the first page and weaves a tale of twists and turns, filled with splashes of humor and of course deep passion and romance. From the get go you are rooting for the H and h and drawn into this magical world of Regency England. I highly recommend this book and the whole series!" - Teatime and Books Visit darcyburke.com to sign up for my Reader Group where you'll get free books and exclusive content. Be sure to follow me on Facebook at /DarcyBurkeFans and check out my reader groups: for historical, join /groupsDarcysDuchesses and for contemporary, join /groupsBurkesBookLovers. 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 Erica Ridley! #1 - One Night for Seduction #2 - One Night of Surrender #3 - O