by Lenora Bell
Series: School for Dukes #2
Genres: Historical Romance
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If adventure has a name...it must be Lady India Rochester. The intrepid archaeologist possesses a sharp blade and an even sharper knack for uncovering history's forgotten women. Unfortunately, she has one annoying weakness: the dangerously handsome Duke of Ravenwood. Former best friend. Current enemy. And the man who dared to break her heart.
Daniel Bonds, the Duke of Ravenwood, is a thrill-seeking antiquities hunter who only plays by one rule: Never fall in love. He's in it for the fortune and glory. At least that's what he wants the world to think. He's sworn to hide his tangled web of secrets, especially from the one woman he cares about and will protect at any cost.
But when a priceless relic is stolen from the British Museum, the rivals must align forces. Racing to recover the stolen antiquity and avert an international disaster? All in a day's work. Avoiding their buried feelings? More and more impossible. For love is about to become the greatest treasure of all.
The grand adventure begins...now!
For the Duke’s Eyes Only by Lenora Bell is the second novel in the School for Dukes and features Lady India Rochester a forward thinking archaeologist and Daniel Bonds, the Duke of Ravenwood, a thrill-seeking antiquities hunter. Bell took me on quite the ride as she shared their past and revealed their secrets. From Paris to London the wicked banter and off the chart heat had me devouring their story.
Coffee Dates with For the Duke’s Eyes Only
- First Date: Since meeting Raven and India in the first School of Dukes novel, What A Difference A Duke Makes, I’ve been dying to know what all the snark, chemistry and banter between these two was about. I loved their back story even if I wanted to both hug and throttle Raven. India is absolutely delightful from sneaking into men’s only clubs to the tongue lashings she relishes giving Raven I both admired her and feared her..lol When the Rosetta Stone is discovered missing India decides to pursue the matter. She needs that stone to find her next archaeologist discovery. Raven is more than the fortune hunter and rogue he appears to be. In fact it’s all a disguise for his real role. He is determined to find the stone first and keep India safe. Attempts to persuade lead to some hilarious developments involving swans and pink shirts…but I will leave you to discover that for yourselves.
- Second Date: They travel to Paris and try to act civilized. India discovered her friend can longer house her and that she will be staying under the same roof as Raven. The two must put their differences and attraction aside to find the stone. Theft, robbery, and stolen moments had me reading into the wee hours. I love that Bell allowed the outside world to slip away as I laughed, worried for their safety and watched these two give into their passion.
- Third Date: While the road to romance was paved with their own stubbornness, it certainly was an entertaining one. India is headstrong and brings poor Raven to his knees. As they search for suspects and the missing stone, it was delightful seeing each admire and fall for the other. Drama was kept to a minimum due to the suspense angle. The mystery was well-developed with a clever twist. Fans of enemies to lovers and second chance romances will love this unique couple. The tale wrapped up with a wonderful epilogue that left me grinning from ear to ear.
Fans of romantic suspense with a side of mystery will want to grab For the Duke’s Eyes Only. The book can be read as standalone, but you won’t want to miss the first book. The next book, One Fine Duke sound like another fun read.
For the Duke's Eyes Only by Lenora Bell offers a haters to lovers romance filled with suspense, snark and passion. #historical #romance Share on X
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Stefanie
I really like the sound of this second installment. I love how the female lead is an archaeologist!
Kimberly
This is a fun series, I am glad I tried it.
Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
Ahhh, thieves, stones, and snarky attitudes! This sounds really good. I love a good HR novel. Great review!
Mary
Kimberly
LOL, indeed it was!
Debbie Haupt
Kick butt historical heroines are my very favorites and what could be more kick butt than an Archeologist whose tongue is as sharp as her digging tools 🙂 Thanks Kim
Kimberly
Exactly my friend. I loved the back and forth banter.
Tler H Jolley
Sounds steamy! Glad you enjoyed it, Kimba!
Kimberly
it had its moments. LOL
Nise'
I enjoyed the first book and plan to pick up this one! Glad it was a good read.
Kimberly
Sweet. I hope you like India’s story as well
Angela Adams
Just finished the first book in the series. I’m not much of a historical romance reader, but enjoyed book one. I’m sure I’ll enjoy book two, too! Thanks for the post.
Kimberly
That makes me happy!
Lorna
This sounds like a fun read. I’m just beginning to scratch the surface of the historical romances out there, but I think I will be adding this to my list. Thanks for sharing!
Kimberly
I use to devour them like candy or chips and to be honest I kind of overdid it. I walked away for almost five years before picking them back up. I like to read one or two a month now.
sherry fundin
A lot of times I see a cover like that and pass it over. But after reading your review and seeing it is romantic suspense, which I love, maybe I’ll rethink that. 🙂
Kimberly
I love romantic suspense too Sherry.
Angela (Angel's Guilty Pleasures)
Sounds interesting and fun. I’ve been branching out in my genre reading. I’ll have to check this out. Thank’s for the wonderful review!
Kimberly
It’s fun exploring outside your comfort zone.
Sophia Rose
Oooh… very nice to have a historical set with an archeological mystery and a feisty pair on the case.
Kimberly
Yes this has been a fun series and I am looking forward to the next one.
Mary Kirkland
Oh this sounds like a lot of fun.
Kimberly
It was Mary. Hope all is well with you.
Nadene
I never read this author before. You have me wanting to read this one. Great review.
Kimberly
This series was my first experience with the author.
Silvia
I tried one of her books in the past and I really liked it, so I feel like I’ll have to check this series as well, especially since you know historical romance is one of my fave genres! <3
Kimberly
I look forward to hearing your thoughts 🙂
Ailyn Koay
i just love it when you say they try to act civilised…as if they are ready to whip out spades and brushes against each other at a moments notice
Kimberly
Yes…that or rip each other’s clothes off!