From Duke Till Dawn By Eva Leigh

From Duke Till Dawn By: Eva Leigh
Series: The London Underground #1
Releasing: May 30, 2017
Publisher: Avon Books

Updated May 29, 2025: Originally shared as part of a blog tour, this post now includes my full review of From Duke Till Dawn by Eva Leigh—along with new reflections on this captivating series opener.

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About the Book

Eva Leigh launches a seductive new series that sizzles with the dark secrets of London's underworld...

Years ago, the Duke of Greyland gave his heart—and a princely sum of money—to a charming, destitute widow with unparalleled beauty. But after one passionate night, she slipped from his bed and vanished without a trace. And just when he's given up hope of ever seeing her again, Greyland finds her managing a gaming hell. He's desperate to have her… until he discovers everything about his long-lost lover was a lie.

In truth, Cassandra Blake grew up on the streets, picking pockets to survive. Greyland was a mark—to be fleeced and forgotten—but her feelings for the duke became all too real. Once he learns of her deception, however, the heat in his eyes turns to ice. When her business partner absconds with the gaming hell proceeds—leaving unsavory investors out for blood—Cassandra must beg the man she betrayed for help.

Greyland wants compensation, too, and he'll assist her under one condition: she doesn't leave his sight until her debts are paid. But it's not long before the real Cassandra—the smart, streetwise criminal—is stealing his heart all over again.

Book Excerpt

Here's a sneak peek at an exciting moment from From Duke Till Dawn:

London, England
1817

A woman laughed, and Alexander Lewis, Duke of Greyland felt the sound like a gunshot to his chest.

It was a very pleasant laugh, low and musical rather than shrill and forced, yet it sounded like The Lost Queen's laugh. Alex could not resist the urge to glance over his shoulder as he left the Eagle chophouse. He'd fancifully taken to calling her The Lost Queen, though she was most assuredly a mortal woman. Had she somehow appeared on a busy London street at dusk? The last time he'd seen her had been two years ago, in the spa town of Cheltenham, in his bed, asleep and naked.

The owner of the laugh turned out to be a completely different woman—brunette rather than blonde, petite and round rather than lithe and willowy. She caught Alex staring and raised her eyebrows. He bowed gravely in response, then continued toward the curb.

Night came on in indigo waves, but the shops spilled golden light in radiant patches onto the street...

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The hardworking citizens of London continued to toil as the upper echelons began their evening revelries. Crowds thronged the sidewalk, while wagons, carriages, and people on horseback crammed the streets. A handful of pedestrians recognized Alex and politely curtsied or tipped their hats, murmuring, "Good evening, Your Grace." Though he was in no mood for politeness, responsibility and virtue were his constant companions—had been his whole life—and so rather than snapping, "Go to the devil, damn you!" he merely nodded in greeting.

He'd done his duty. He'd been seen in public, rather than disappearing into the cavernous chambers of his Mayfair mansion, where he could lick his wounds in peace.

The trouble with being a duke was that he always had to do his duty. "You are the pinnacle of British Society," his father had often said to him. "The world looks to you for guidance. So you must lead by example. Be their True North."

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My Review

I couldn't wait to read the latest from Eva Leigh, I loved her Wicked Quill of London series. Eva puts a different spin on the tried and true historical romance novels. This story had more of a contemporary romance feel to it. Once I started the book I couldn't put it down, it was that addictive.

I love books that draw me in within the first few pages. The characters were well developed. The main characters may not have started out on the path to HEA, but through the ups and down true love prevails. I found myself laughing out loud with the banter between the characters. For readers who enjoy historical romances with a bit of a twist, this book will be one you want in your to be read pile. I look forward to the next story in this series.

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About the Author

 

Eva Leigh is the pen name of a RITA® Award-nominated romance author who writes novels chock-full of smart women and sexy men. She enjoys baking, Tweeting about boots, and listening to music from the '80s. Eva and her husband live in Southern California.

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