ROMANCE

The Scoundrel Falls Hard

by Sophie Jordan
Avon. (Duke Hunt, Bk. 3). Aug. 2022. 384p. ISBN 9780063035713. pap. $8.99. HISTORICAL ROMANCE
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To escape a bloodthirsty mob, Kellan Fox seeks shelter in the workshop of the town blacksmith—who just happens to be a woman. At first, Gwen Culley has no intention of saving the man who pretended to be the son of the local duke, but his strong body and good looks have her reconsidering. To prevent his hanging, the pair must convince the town they’re in love and are willing to marry. They make a pact: they’ll marry for one year, and Kellan can assist with chores while Gwen works in the smithy. Naturally, the forge fires aren’t the only thing burning hot, and the pair can’t keep their eyes, or hands, off each other for long. The plot is enjoyably trope-filled (a dastardly rival blacksmith makes trouble; there’s only one bed at the inn, etc.), and the romantic chemistry simmers.
VERDICT Readers who love strong heroines and steamy historicals will find much to enjoy in Jordan’s third installment in the “Duke Hunt” series (after The Rake Gets Ravished).
Reviewed by Kathryn Howe , Jun 01, 2022
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