The Duke of Hearts

Matthew Cornwallis, Duke of Tyndale, was engaged to Angelica Winter, but she died in a tragic accident he felt responsible for. For three years he’s been pretending that he isn’t broken inside, even as he’s seen as London’s most sought after bachelor. He’s persuaded by Robert Smithton, Duke of Roseford to go tot the notorious Donville Masquerade where he encounters an alluring stranger who is being accosted. Mrs. Isabel Hayes was married once to a man who did not inspire passion and she’s been curious ever since. She has no intention of taking a lover at the Donville Masquerade, but wants to watch the activities there. Then one night she’s accosted & a gorgeous stranger rescues her. Soon Isabel recognizes her lover for who he really is and realizes a terrible truth. She is Angelica’s, cousin and her family blames Matthew for what happened then Matthew recognises her. This is the seventh book in the series & whilst it could be read by itself to fully appreciate the 1797 Club I’d recommend reading in order, you won’t be disappointed. This is yet another engrossing, captivating, riveting book, I was totally lost in it. The characters are wonderful Matthew has featured in earlier books but his true nature is highlighted in his own story & he is everything you want from a hero. Isabel is strong, loyal & hopelessly drawn to Matthew. The attraction between the pair sizzles from their first meeting & even though they have to endure some trials & tribulations their passion never wavers. I also loved that the other Dukes feature which builds the world of the club & enjoy catching up with them. I now have to wait a few months for Hugh’s story & from the teasers throughout this book I await with bated breath. This is another brilliant book in the series that goes from strength to strength. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

The heroes get more complicated, the heat level rises and the emotions run deep enough to swim in, but the one constant in a Jess Michaels' novel is the heart never lies. Actions may masquerade, but emotion reveals all. Matthew and Isabel have tip-toed around their feelings for years. Matthew gave his heart in the past and that act ended in guilt and tragedy. Isabel will relinquish her body, but refuses to let anyone into her heart. Love never ends well for her. Until a flirtation at a masquerade sets these two broken souls on a course that begins with chance and could end in devastation. Past and present collide when identities are revealed. The bumps are brutal, but salvation is only a heartbreak away. Life is not always a fairytale, but never lose hope and fate might deliver a happy ending.

Another story by Jess Michaels to grab the heart. The hero, Matthew Cornwallis, Duke of Tydale has been despondent ever since his fiance Angelica Winter died in what he felt like was his fault. His friends at the 1797 club have been trying to get him back out into the world and he agrees to go to the Donville Masquerade with his friend Robert. Encountering a lady being accosted, he rescues her and they share a kiss. Isabel Hayes has been married once to a man with no passion in their union. Meeting Matthew for a second time brings them together and they become lovers. But she soon realizes that he was the man engaged to her cousin Angelica and has only heard from her uncle how he caused the death of his daughter. It seems a fated meeting, as can often be the case and she wants to believe Matthew is innocent, but when he finds out who she is, the story takes a turn. Can the real truth come out and can Matthew forgive himself and the two find happiness? I loved this story of Matthew and Isabel, both so deserving of happiness and love. Although part of a series, this can be read as a standalone, but I encourage you to read them all!!