A Duke Will Never Do Just spectacular writing with heart gripping emotions that make want to jump into the pages and just give Anthony a hug and shake Some sense into Jane’s parents. I absolutely loved that some of the characters from past books make it into this book. Grief has been consuming Viscount Anthony Colton since his parents untimely death. This poor tormented soul is just so lost and his life is spiraling out of control. Fate intervened dropping him beaten and drunk on Jane’s front steps might just be what he needs. Jane Pemberton has given up on finding a suitor and has claimed herself a spinner rather than marry the man her parents want. Living on her own in her recently married friend house guves her the freedom to do what she wants. Helping a friend’s brother that was left on her footsteps beaten and drunk is one of those things. As their friendship develops Jane tries to help Anthony get through his grief and get over his past. When his past comes back to haunt him can he face his past and survive the repercussions and make the right decision for Jane? I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest and fair review.

If you found a man badly beaten on your doorstep, what would you do? Bring him in, nurse him back to health, and fall in love with him. Jane Pemberton, self-proclaimed spinster and member of the Spitfire Society did just that. Anthony, Viscount Colton, doesn’t remember why he was beaten so badly or who did it. He didn’t remember how he got to Jane’s front door. As he recovers, they become friends, very good friends. From the start, this couple looks perfect. Their attraction is strong and the chemistry sizzles. Anthony has dark secrets from his past and is overwhelmed with grief and guilt, not to mention being blackmailed. Jane is determined to help him through his pain. There are friends, familiar from previous books, more than willing to help. I loved the appearance of Lady Satterfield. She has a knack of steering people in the right direction. There are also two absolutely adorable kittens, Daffodil and Fern, who steal the show and love Anthony with all their little kitty hearts. There are a few surprises in the story. In finding keys to his past and blackmailer, Anthony helps Jane discover the truth about his disastrous first season. A lot of drama and a lot of humor, a cast of wonderful characters, and new characters and hints of what’s to come make a most satisfying conclusion for this enjoyable series. Another winner for Darcy Burke. I can’t wait to see what’s next. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

He’s wallowing in pity (and alcohol and brothels). Anthony is a mess, visits every room in his brothel of choice and ends up beaten up on Jane Pemberton’s doorstep. I liked the spitfire Jane, who’s determined to be a rather unconventional spinster (with um, lessons from Anthony). I had a harder time with Anthony, who needed a lot of growth to do and he never quite measured up. Overall, a solid historical from a proven author. Recommend.

We continue with the stories of the spitfire group. Jane had declared herself a spinster and had been happy with her choice. When she finds a broken Anthony at her door she volunteers to help him recover. Although Anthony would like to repay her for her kindness. He’s not sure he is up for what she has in mind. Their relationship starts to help both of them until unexpected trouble shows up.