
The Haunting of a Duke is the first of six book in the Dark Regency Series. She made him believe in spirits, but can she make him believe in love? Emme and Rhys find passion and peril as they join forces to solve the mysteries at Briarleigh. When Emme's life is threatened, Rhys becomes her protector.

But Emme never imagined she would fall in love with the brooding duke.īranded by society as a possible killer, Rhys is suspicious of Emme and her alleged "gift." Then a late night encounter creates awareness of her other, more attractive, aspects. Emme knows why the Dowager Duchess of Briarleigh invited her to a house party-to investigate whether the duke, Rhys Brammel, murdered his wife years ago. The Haunting of a Duke is perfect read for Halloween or any time of the year for those who like their romance served up slightly darker.Ĭommuning with spirits has been both gift and curse to Emme Walters. Welcome to Briarwood Park, an English manor house filled with spirits, its halls stalked by a bloodthirsty madman, and a brooding duke accused of the most wicked crime of all. Recent posts Recent posts My novels published by The Wild Rose Press Available Nov.A steamy Regency romance full of spicy thrills and spooky chills. #Bowlin #romance #supernatural #bookreview It was a fun read, and the ghosts added to the story and kept me turning the pages. The sex scenes are spicy, and the story well plotted as the relationship deepens in proportion to the increase in danger when they close in on the killer. This additional genre of fantasy or ghosts adds to the romance and is important to the plot of the story to solve the past murders of Melisande and Elise. She is also possessed by Elise, who threatens to harm Emme. When someone tries to kill Emme, Rhys is determined to protect her and find the murderer.īesides the physical attraction, Rhys must come to terms with Emme’s powers to converse with the dead. Emme discovers the same man who killed Melisande also killed Elise. Rhys doesn’t trust Emme, but Michael sees her talking to Melisande, the sister of Rhys who was raped and murdered.

She also adds an aunt who hates Emme, an evil stepfather, and a sister who can see visions of the future. They participate in a seance led by a fake, who is murdered during the performance. Both are attracted to each other but separated by rank.īowlin introduces a cast of characters including Rhys best friend, Michael, his cousin, Alistair, and others who have a part in the past that haunts the manor. He returns her to her room using a secret passageway.

He thinks she is a fake psychic his mother has invited to Briar Hall to discover if he killed his wife, Elise. Lord Rhys Brammel discovers Emme Walters sleepwalking in his home.
