The Duke of Daring - Paperback

The Duke of Daring by Darcy Burke

Book 2 in The Untouchables Series delivers a captivating Regency romance set in early 19th century London. This historical romance novel combines disguise, gambling intrigue, and the tension between independence and love.

Story Overview

Miss Lucinda Parnell is out of money. A dismal failure at the Marriage Mart, she'd just as soon leave Society far behind. Desperate to earn funds to retire with her grandmother to the country, Lucy disguises herself as a man to gamble in London's hells. But the Earl of Dartford, an Untouchable she never imagined speaking to let alone spending time with, is onto her in a trice. When he insists on acting as her protector, Lucy fears her chance to remain an independent woman is destined to go up in flames.

After losing his entire family, Andrew Wentworth, Earl of Dartford built a wall to keep attachments at bay. He believed he could keep Miss Parnell safe without compromising his defenses, but she's exciting and irresistible. Their deepening relationship makes him even more determined to push her away. Nothing will stop him from trying to avoid reliving the anguish of loss. Love is the one risk he doesn't have the heart to dare.

Key Romance Elements

This Regency era romance features a strong female lead who defies societal expectations through cross-dressing to access male-only gambling establishments. The protector hero dynamic creates tension as the Earl of Dartford attempts to maintain emotional distance while ensuring Lucy's safety in London's dangerous gambling hells.

The novel explores themes of financial independence, societal constraints on women in early 1800s British aristocracy, and the risk of opening one's heart after devastating loss. Readers who enjoy disguise tropes, society romance with independent heroines, and emotionally guarded heroes will find this installment compelling.

About The Untouchables Series

Part of Darcy Burke's popular historical romance series focusing on British aristocrats navigating love and society during the Regency period. Each book in The Untouchables Series can be read as a standalone while following interconnected characters within London's elite social circles.

Product Details

Paperback edition published October 2018 by Darcy E. Burke Publishing. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, Regency romance, and stories featuring resourceful heroines who challenge period conventions.