The Undercover Duke

Lucas Vincent may be the Duke of Willowby but he’s never acted as such. He’s been too busy working for the War Department as a spy. But years of dangerous work has finally caught up to him and he was involved in a violent attack that nearly killed him. Six months later & Lucas is still in tremendous pain so his superior Stalford takes him to Diana Oakford daughter of George Oakford a physician who was killed when Lucas was injured. She’s been trained in healing so agrees to help Lucas & they agree to try for a month. Another engrossing page turning read in the 1797 club series. This is the sixth book & is as good as the previous five. It could be read on its own but seriously why would you when the whole series is so very good & as each new novel appears the whole fraternity of the dukes grows & draws you further in. Lucas & Diana both have their secrets which they’ve kept to themselves but as well as healing Lucas’ wounds Diana also helps him & herself heal from the heartache of their pasts. The characters are very well portrayed & their attraction is immediate & only grows as they get to know each other. However things aren’t straightforward & their trust of each other is strongly put to the test. I so look forward to the next book in the series. This whole series is a keeper for me & I relish the days when I can binge re read the whole series. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Jess Michaels has a way of snaring the readers attention from the first and not letting go until the end. The wounded hero trope is my very favorite because I love to seem them healed and happy in the end. This story had it in spades. Lucas Vincent, the Duke of Willowby at a very young age, has done everything he can to avoid the Dukedom and has worked as a spy for the War Department. Terribly unhappy in his life he fights like he doesn't care if he gets killed and maybe he doesn't. Unfortunately he was gravely wounded in the field and has been sent home to heal. His injuries were grave and he was sent Diana Oakford, whose father, a physician in the war, had died when Lucas was wounded. Two lost souls brought together seems fated and it does not take long for their mutual attraction. But nothing is ever simple when secrets and a mystery get in the way and try to pull the couple apart. This is part of a series that I have not read but I think a lot of the characters in past stories showed up in this one. This can be read as a standalone although I am anxious to read the entire series. If you love historical romance with a little steam, this one if for you and I cannot wait to read the next book by this author!

Jess Michaels is a smooth operator. She tempts with romance and delivers so much more. The Undercover Duke begins with a mystery. Lucas has many secrets that just might get him killed. When his double life leaves him at his most vulnerable, he finds an angel in Diana. Diana is a fearless woman with a healing hand and her own baggage to bear. Diana and Lucas walk a fine line between love and lust as they try to stay a step ahead of the danger that stalks them. Ms. Michaels stories are alluring tales of courage that never get old.