The Duke of Daring (The Untouchables #2) by Darcy Burke- Book Review

The Duke of Daring by Darcy Burke

Series: The Untouchables, Book 2
Genre: Historical Romance / Regency Romance
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 (3/5)
Length: Approx. 200 pages

My Review:

Darcy Burke delivers another deliciously daring installment in her *Untouchables* series with *The Duke of Daring*. It’s smart, sizzling, and unexpectedly fun—a refreshing twist on the traditional Regency romance.

Meet Lucinda “Lucy” Parnell, a bold and resourceful heroine who refuses to be boxed in by Society’s rules. With her family fortune gone and marriage off the table, Lucy takes matters into her own hands—literally. Disguised as a man, she enters London’s gaming hells to secure her future. What she doesn't count on? Catching the eye of a brooding nobleman known as the Earl of Dartford.

Andrew Wentworth, still mourning the loss of his family, never expected to become entangled with a woman who lives by her own rules. What starts as curiosity quickly evolves into protection—and then something far more intimate. Lucy’s wit, grit, and sharp edges are everything Andrew never knew he needed.

The chemistry between these two is electric, simmering from their first banter-laced scene to their stolen moments in shadowy corners. Their emotional vulnerabilities are portrayed with sensitivity and strength, creating a story where passion and personal growth unfold in tandem.

Favorite Quote:

“Love is the one risk he doesn’t have the heart to dare.”

Final Thoughts:

*The Duke of Daring* is more than just a romance—it’s a story of agency, resilience, and second chances. Lucy isn’t a sidekick in her own story; she’s the driver. And Andrew, for all his aloofness, becomes a worthy match not by rescuing her—but by standing beside her.

If you enjoy historical romances with strong heroines, reluctant heroes, and clever disguises, this one’s for you. It’s got humor, heart, and heat—all wrapped in Darcy Burke’s signature style. I highly recommend adding this to your TBR if you’re a fan of authors like Tessa Dare or Sarah MacLean.

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