This story lacked the magic of the preceding three novels. Hart is a minor character, though a major presence in English politics, in the previous books. Hart carries a lot of baggage; he was engaged and jilted by Eleanor Ramsay; married Sarah but she and their son died in childbirth; had a long-term mistress who owned a brothel house for many years. On her death, the house was willed to Hart.
Now, Eleanor Ramsay has come back into Hart's life with a nude photograph of Hart, that might end his political career if it comes to light. Eleanor wants to investigate the photograph and Hart hires her to do so. What Hart really wants is another chance at convincing Eleanor that they could be happy together.
To me, the strength of this series is the fact that all four of the brothers are part of each story. Ian is my favorite and he makes amazing progress through the course of the books. However, Hart and Eleanor's story didn't seem realistic. I could not imagine a Victorian lady bringing a nude photo of a former fiancee to him so she could get permission to investigate.
Mackenzies / Highland Pleasures
1. The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie (2009)
2. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (2010)
3. The Many Sins of Lord Cameron (2011)
** 4. The Duke's Perfect Wife (2012)
4.5. Mackenzie Family Christmas (2012)
5. The Seduction of Elliot McBride (2012)
5.5. The Untamed Mackenzie (2013)
6. The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie (2013)
6.5. Scandal and the Duchess (2014)
7. Rules for a Proper Governess (2014)
7.5. The Mackenzie Clan Gathering (2015)
8. The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (2015)
9. Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction (2017)
Now, Eleanor Ramsay has come back into Hart's life with a nude photograph of Hart, that might end his political career if it comes to light. Eleanor wants to investigate the photograph and Hart hires her to do so. What Hart really wants is another chance at convincing Eleanor that they could be happy together.
To me, the strength of this series is the fact that all four of the brothers are part of each story. Ian is my favorite and he makes amazing progress through the course of the books. However, Hart and Eleanor's story didn't seem realistic. I could not imagine a Victorian lady bringing a nude photo of a former fiancee to him so she could get permission to investigate.
Mackenzies / Highland Pleasures
1. The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie (2009)
2. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (2010)
3. The Many Sins of Lord Cameron (2011)
** 4. The Duke's Perfect Wife (2012)
4.5. Mackenzie Family Christmas (2012)
5. The Seduction of Elliot McBride (2012)
5.5. The Untamed Mackenzie (2013)
6. The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie (2013)
6.5. Scandal and the Duchess (2014)
7. Rules for a Proper Governess (2014)
7.5. The Mackenzie Clan Gathering (2015)
8. The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (2015)
9. Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction (2017)
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