Road Trip With a Rogue: Her Majesty's Rebels #3

A race against time with opposing goals Dorothea - Daisy to her friends - has been hired to stop the elopement of a young couple. Complicating matters is the young man's uncle, the new Duke of Cranford and Daisy's nemesis. He has a conflicting agenda, which he keeps under wraps so he can manipulate Daisy's travel options to prevent her from completing her assignment. This is the only problem I had with the story - he's not the least bit repentant, even after she finds out, and his smug entitlement made it hard for me to like or respect him. Daisy and Lucien have a Scarlett & Rhett relationship, which admittedly is fun to watch as it develops into a more solid romance. Danger finds them on this haphazard road trip, along with a notorious gossip, a situation that seems to call for a marriage of convenience. All along, our duke is crafty and cunning, playing chess with everyone's lives to suit his own selfish moods. That he eventually falls in love with Daisy is about his only redeeming quality, but Daisy is such a delightfully determined warrior that if she forgives him, we must too. It's not as solid a story as the previous two books in this series, but if you've read those you certainly don't want to miss this one. All in all, it was a fun road trip with a strong, valiant lady and a man who would be called Adam Henry today.

Private investigator Daisy and her ex-lover, the Duke of Cranford, are forced into a reluctant road trip together to stop a runaway heiress. Their journey reignites old passions and leads to unexpected seduction. Fun and fast-paced, this book has unique characters and a clever plot. Daisy and Cranford have strong chemistry, and their banter is delightful. It’s a steamy, heartwarming read. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I found this story enchanting and hard to put down. A story filled with highwaymen, an eloping couple, a distracting Duke, an investigating lady, and a fun adventure. Daisy and Lucien had a past which ended on a sour note due to misdirection on purpose. Love never disappeared, though hate made Daisy forget her heart's desire. Lucien was underhanded, sneaky, and hopeful. Loved it. I received a copy through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.