Good

I enjoyed reading this book. I wanted more background information but need to read the other books to get that. ( )

4.5 starsProbably if I read it at any other time this would be a keeper but my mood was too bad to really grasp its worth. Anyway, I loved it and will definitely read more books by Ms Ashworth as soon as possible.PS: This has been compared to [b:Claiming the Courtesan|537425|Claiming the Courtesan|Anna Campbell|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1275068260s/537425.jpg|524854] and while I see the similarities, in the end I hated CtC with a passion but loved this, so don't let your dislike for one book prevent you from reading the other (if that's the reason you haven't read it yet). ( )

I have not yet read Ashworth's work "A Notorious Proposition" but "The Duke's Captive" seems to be closely related. While much of the background of the hero and heroine's relationship from the prior book is explained as the book progresses, I did feel like the book started in the middle of the story. That being said, the story was very unique and the hero and heroine were intriguing. At times the story was uncomfortable but it is well worth a read. ( )