4 Stars

He was sin incarnate. Dangerously depraved. Wicked Westbury.

Brandan Delamar, Duke of Westbury  is London's most wicked rogue with gambling, women, and booze. He's fallen on hard times with funds diminishing. He must marry a heiress to support his five sisters' dowries and the crumbling of his estate. Westbury employs wallflower, Viola Beaton as his sisters' music teacher. She's strong, tender hearted, and very passionate. This is the 3rd installment to the series. It can be read as a standalone, I believe. I have not read the other two books.

This is a well written story! West and Viola make an excellent pair. West is like fire (wicked, devilish, arrogant) whereas Viola is like water (cool, angelic, strongheaded). They have great banter and build up. I am shocked that I enjoyed it so much since it's a slow burn book. It takes a while for West to make a move due to Viola being in his employed but they both show inner thoughts of wanting each other... badly. The whole book kept me interested and entertained.

One of my favorites lines: "You truly are the most maddeningly arrogant rogue in London. I have to kiss you now, don't I, if only to prove to you that not every woman succumbs to your charm."

Thanks to Netgalley and it's publisher for a free copy of this arc in exchange for my honest review.