Deeply In You (The Wicked Dukes)

I really enjoyed this book. Yes, there was a lot of sex - but it was well done and didn't outshine the romance or the mystery.Grey (I know - maybe a bit too 50 shades) was a great hero, who truly has a good reason to not trust and uses sex to manage his pain. This man says he can't trust or love - but actions speak louder than words and a truly good man acts to protect his loved ones without conscious thought. Grey is a truly good man, who believes he is too damaged to love.Helena is an equally good woman. She loves her family and would do anything to protect them. She has been forced to spy on Grey to save her brother and sisters from ruin. At first she feels justified, because she has been told Grey is a traitor. But the more she comes to know him, the harder it is for her to believe. Helena is a very loving and loyal person. I was a bit disappointed with some of her actions and couldn't believe that she would tell her brother things and trust his word. He was the reason she was in this mess and he didn't seem to be doing anything to fix the problems, other than making Helena feel guilty for not doing more.I liked the way Grey and Helena worked together to figure out who was trying to frame Grey. Watching Grey fall in love with Helena was actually very sweet. It wasn't featured in the forefront of the story - it was gradual and subtle - but I think that made it that much more believable.The villains in this book deserves a nod - the current villain was one twisted dude. And the other villains - the ones from the past - I can't even imagine anyone as vile as those two. When I read the things they had done - I felt ill. Ms. Page did a wonderful job of portraying their crimes without going into graphic detail - and for that I am grateful - I don't know if I could have stomached reading details.I am looking forward to the other books in this series. And would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an erotic HR with a good story.

Deeply In You the first book in Sharon Page's Wicked Dukes series takes readers on a journey of historical romance saturated with bold sensuality. Two people drawn together on the surface soon find that they are unable to hold back feelings they have long held at bay. Suspense and blackmail take center stage as the hero and heroines chemistry fuel their determination and bring justice and resolution to long held secrets as the leads struggle with angst and hope. Ms. Page's expertise at creating passionate and enthralling tales is a prime example of great writing.

I have only read 2 of Sharon Page's books but I liked "Engaged In Sin" very much so I thought I'd try this one. It was a good story and I will read the next 3 in "the Wicked Dukes" series. What bothered me is some bad editing. At the beginning, and most of the book, Lady Maryanne is the Duke's sister. However, there is a scene about 1/3 of the way through where Helena, the heroine, has a conversation with Maryanne and they refer to the Duke as her uncle, which he is not! Do editors not read the books they publish? Other than that it was a good story with complex characters.

Wow! Loved this first book I've read by Sharon Page and will purchase more. Helena Winsome and The Duke of Greybrooke were well matched in their physical and sometimes naughty interactions and the happy ending culminating with the birth of their son made the story better.

Good writing, lots of spice! A great read.

2.5Book source ~ NetGalleyHelena Winsome is being blackmailed into spying on the Duke of Greybrooke in order to keep her brother out of debtor’s prison. She has to find proof that he’s a traitor and her brother’s debts will be paid.I have mixed feelings about this. While the writing is awesome and the characters are great, I think Helena is a bit of a moron. Who lets themselves be coerced into a situation and does zero research? I know I would have done some digging before I let myself be pushed into something. Her family owns a newspaper for flock’s sake! And her brother? Omg, I would have killed him. Ok, I know this is historical and he’s technically head of the house, but I’d still kick his azz. Period. Also, she’s gutsy and intelligent and lets herself be led around by her ladybits. Ugh. Stop.I don’t particularly like the Duke of Greybrooke either. Guys who think they can get whatever they want because that’s always been so for them piss me off. Arrogance without redemption is a huge turn off for me and I don’t think he changes enough over the course of the book to get in my good Graces. Hehe See what I did there?

This first book in the Wicked Dukes series is an erotic historical romance with a suspense element thrown into the mix. Helena is governess to the Duke of Greybrooke's niece, sister and nephews but has been asked to spy on Grey to prove whether or not he was a traitor in the war against France. In doing so her brother will be forgiven his gambling debts. Greybrooke is tempted by Helena's innocence and offers her a position as his mistress in order to share with her the delights of bondage in the bedroom. Accepting his offer to help her cause, Helena falls for Grey but when her deception is revealed, must convince him that her feelings for him are real. Caught up in blackmail and deceit, the question remains whether Grey can learn to trust Helena and the love she offers him.Overall I enjoyed this story. The time period was well fleshed out, the setting, clothing, manners and expectations of the time were detailed and well written. The character of Helena, a solid respectable governess who discovers a penchant for naughty games was believable and likeable. Similarly Greybrooke comes across as a sympathetic figure, a caring man concerned for the well being of his family even though his bedroom pursuits are the stuff of scandal. The sexual tension between them simmered from their first meeting and the eventual love scenes were steamy, though sometimes lacked emotion.Secondary characters helped the flow of the story and made for interesting relational dynamics. I liked the conclusion to the story and am definitely looking forward to more in the Wicked Dukes series. 3.5 enjoyable stars!

Loved this authors early work. I urge you to read Silk, etc, to read how good she can be. I have stuck with her through the paranormal stories and was delighted she was writing another Regency series. I was confident that I would enjoy it as much as her previous books and that it would be a mixture of a good Regency romp and hot, hot sex. This book was such a disappointment, the heroine is a two dimensional figure and the hero is another deeply flawed character, who uses sex to blot out an unhappy past - doh!! The scenes in the brothel/ private club are pretty run of the mill and are sort of popped into the book at regular intervals. Such a shame as by the time I had got halfway into the book I neither cared or wanted to know what happened to them next.As I said above, this authors previous work is very good and I urge you to read it but this is the first time in over 40 years of reading all types of Regency romances from Georgette Heyer to Samantha Kane and everything in between that I have felt like tossing the book away unfinished. In fact, I just logged onto Amazon and wrote this review. Says it all really.If you love a bad boy, who ruins his life due to abuse in his past and is ultimately saved by a great heroine then read Kate Pearce's - Simply Voracious. Now that's sizzling and leaves you wanting more.

i really enjoyed this book. the characters were well written, and there were various twists in the plot to maintain interest. the author rather specialises in seductive flawed male aristocrats. i like reading about them! pure escapism.

While it isn't an outright horror, this really is nowhere near the standard of either characterisation or plot that one expects from this author. There are some good bits, but the overall impression is disappointing.

Worthless! Don't spend your money and most importantly your time on this.Nothing that can give the slightest credibility to the action and behavior of the characters. Completely out of context for the period in which the story has been placed.