The Duke of Distraction (The Untouchables #12) by Darcy Burke-Review and Excerpt Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 26, 2019.

After witnessing how love embittered his uncle and broke his father, Felix Havers, Earl of Ware vows never to love. He conceals his emotions behind a wall of wit and charm, and is celebrated as the master of entertainments—parties, picnics, races. When his best friend’s wallflower sister needs to find a husband, he promises to make her the toast of London… without losing his heart.

Miss Sarah Colton has given up on the pursuit of marriage. When her parents learn she intends to open a millinery shop, they give her an ultimatum: choose a husband or they’ll do it for her. She accepts Felix’s help, never imagining their scheme will ignite a mutual attraction neither of them dare indulge. But when tragedy strikes, can they heal each other or will the demons of Felix’s past consume them both?

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REVIEW:

The Duke of Distraction is the next episode of the Untouchables. It’s the story of Felix Havers, Earl of Ware and Sarah Colton.
Author Darcy Burke has done it again! Another thrilling and heart-rending tale of wounded lives being healed by love. And what a tale it is!

Felix is the master of entertainments and organization He’s the epitome of confirmed bachelorhood. Sarah is his best friend’s sister and has always been like family.

When he promises to help her find a husband, which she doesn’t necessarily want, he becomes more aware of the woman she’s become and entangled in her independent and lovely personality. He fights the attraction, all the way.

Sarah is resigned to becoming a spinster and is planning on secretly opening a millinery shop of her own to allow her independence from marriage. However, her parents are putting serious pressure on her.

That’s the set up! I would never do anything to spoil this marvelous read for anyone. Let me tell you why I loved it so much!

It’s well written. The dialog is natural for the times and witty. The characters are so well developed that you know and love them. You can tell who is speaking, just by the way they say things. The storyline is well paced and just the right amount of information is given exactly when needed. The wit and fun is paused to reveal the heart-rending reasons for all their decisions, followed by a marvelous and romantic solution. This is a talented author, folks!

Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this for a magnificent read. In fact, if you’re new to this series, I recommend grabbing all the books in this one! Enjoy.

Copy supplied for review

reviewed by Georgianna

“It’s time for you to marry,” Father said, surprising no one. Or so Sarah assumed. Anthony knew how desperately they wanted her to marry, and she had to think Felix did too. Of course he did. Sarah was the first person to complain about the pressure they applied.
“Past time, one might say,” Sarah murmured and tried not to send an exasperated look toward her mother.
“There’s no need to be saucy,” Mother said tartly.
“Why must Felix and I be privy to Sarah’s humiliation?” Anthony asked.
Humiliation? Sarah had been annoyed, mildly embarrassed even, but not humiliated. At least not until now. She tossed a withering stare at her brother. He had the grace to wince and look away.
“There is a reason,” Mother said before inclining her head toward Sarah’s father.
Father coughed. “Er, yes. We wondered if it might make sense for you, Felix, to wed Sarah.”
Humiliation didn’t begin to describe the emotion swirling inside Sarah and erupting in her cheeks. Surely they were about to catch fire.
She would have snapped at her father or mother or both, but words simply wouldn’t come.
Anthony stood. “You can’t ambush Felix like that!” At Sarah’s intake of breath, he added, “Or Sarah.”
Sarah didn’t bother sending him another acid glare.
Their mother pursed her lips at Anthony. “We’re not ambushing him. Felix is like family. He’s well aware of Sarah’s sad state.”
Oh, this was just getting better and better. Now she was in a sad state?
“Furthermore, Felix is in need of a wife. Your father and I discussed it, and we think this is an excellent match.”
Sarah couldn’t bear to meet Felix’s gaze, so she stared at the floor. Had the patterned carpet always had that odd mushroom shape next to the leg of the settee?
“I’m glad you discussed it,” Anthony said with a great deal of sarcasm. “You might have discussed it with Felix, however.” He looked toward Felix. “Did they?”
Now Sarah chanced a look at him. Felix shook his head. To his credit, he didn’t look surprised or annoyed or pale or anything other than what he’d appeared since she’d arrived: uncomfortable.

Darcy Burke is the USA Today Bestselling Author of hot, action-packed historical and sexy, emotional contemporary romance. A native Oregonian, Darcy lives on the edge of wine country with her guitar-strumming husband, their two hilarious kids who seem to have inherited the writing gene, and three Bengal cats. Visit Darcy online at www.darcyburke.com and sign up for her newsletter, follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/darcyburke, or like her Facebook page,www.facebook.com/DarcyBurkeFans.

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