Duchess Decadence
Furies, #3
Wendy LaCapra
Entangled Scandalous
October 19, 2015
Book Blurb:
Thea Worthington, Duchess of Wynchester
divides her time between social engagements and playing her luck against fickle
fortune. Yet every gamble is only a bluff—a means to hide from the pain deep
within her, and the loss of a babe she never held in her arms. Now Thea's luck
is about to run out. Her estranged husband has returned and seeks a reunion...
Plagued with guilt over what happened to his
wife three years ago, the Duke of Wynchester has kept his distance. The duke is
resolved to piece his family back together, especially now that he's discovered
his beloved brother—long thought dead—still lives. But Thea's lovely, porcelain
facade is on the verge of cracking...spurred on by the duke's brother's
secretive, malevolent animosity.
With everything riding on her future, Thea
plays a daring game of chance for love and her marriage...and this time, the
dice are most certainly rigged.
My Thoughts:
We all know there are some series where you can pick up in a middle of series and you would be fine, well this isn't one of them. Truth be told, you are going to need to read the first books. I have read the first one, I haven't gotten the second one yet. Anyway, each of the stories build upon one another, so there is valuable information.We have been building for the return of Wyn and Thea Marie's reunion. *Spoiler if you haven't read the previous books* Thea wasn't planing on returning anytime soon, but circumstances arrises she needs to return to Wynchester to protect him from his evil brother. Thea return was a last resort, because the other Furies have been trying to fix situation so Thea didn't have to return. Now we have a reunion. To bad it's a bit rough sailing for these two. The past plays a huge part into their separation, actually Thea abandons the marriage, because she didn't feel Wyn was there for her. Emotions running high, and that can happen after a miscarriage. Seriously, crazy crap can happen when a miscarriage happen, and I won't bore you with the details (a topic for another time or maybe not who knows). Basically, Thea has to decide if she wants to reconcile with her husband. During this time Wyn is trying everything to win his heart favor, and it's not the easiest thing to do. They are also discovery each other likes during this time. I have to say that Wyn's actions are sweet, and he showed that he truly cared for his wife.
Overall, I enjoyed Duchess Decadence. I did like that the reunion and the growth of Wyn and Thea Marie, because they had growing to do. I believe Wendy did a marvelous job on her villain, and he definitely was diabolical. So, if the Duchess Decadence appeals, don't forget to get the first two books so the can enjoyed to the full extent.
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Excerpt from The Duchess of Decadence:
She
tugged at the edges of her gloves and laced her spine with steel. She had known
returning to the duke was not going to be easy.
Wynchester
cast a sideways glance. “Are you steady?” “Quite.” She shined her enameled
smile. I can do this.
“Tonight,”
he said low, “we must show unity—the Worthington family, as one.”
“You’ve
made your wishes,” her eyes flashed, “and your priorities, clear.”
“Good,”
his response was clipped. His gaze searched hers for an extended breath. He
lowered his voice. “If you had spoken to Eustace the way he spoke to you, I
would have answered in the same way.”
Her
enameled smile turned brittle. “You are very talented at lecture.”
“At
the very least,” anger flashed across his features, “you have acknowledged my
talent for something.”
“Many
things.” She put up her gloved fingers one by one. “Set-downs, cuts direct,
efficient marshalling of your sycophants…”
He
frowned. Then, his anger melted away into an ironic smirk. “At least I can
coerce someone to listen to direction.”
She
squinted. “I am not a sycophant.”
“No.”
He made a leg—a brief bow that mocked more than it paid tribute. “My
non-sycophant, duchess, I ask of you a boon.”
Despite
herself she nodded.
“Be
good, Thea Marie.” His eyes held no command— just uncertain apprehension.
“Please.”
Please
was not something one heard often from a Worthington. Her anger transformed
into another, just as visceral response: challenge. She decided she’d like very
much to hear him say please again. Her gaze traveled over his face and then
followed the line of his jacket to his breeches.
His
finely fitted breeches.
Yes.
Another please would be more than acceptable.
“Ah,
Wyn.” She reached up and cupped the hard angle of his ever-so-perfectly shaved
cheek. “I will behave…” she made her voice low and husky and leaned forward,
“if that is what you really wish.”
Wynchester’s
eyes grew entirely black. She sent him a warm smile, and then turned. As she
walked away toward the solace promised by the Furies, she felt his gaze on her
back with every step.
She’d
always had a penchant to notice little things. Like the way Wynchester’s eyes
grew dark when surprise cut through his armor. Odd such perception should quell
her anger and save her tonight. When she was small, it had been her downfall.
Grandmother,
there are small clouds trapped in the diamonds on your bracelet. Is that why
you have to sell it? There’d been clouds in her grandmother’s eyes, too, as she
responded. Silly child. Sit down.
Since
then, she’d kept most of her insights to herself.
Her
gaze flicked to the far corner and she noticed Eustace’s smile. It enveloped
his cheeks and wrinkled his forehead, but his eyes remained largely unaffected,
like the eyes of someone far away. Those eyes turned on her and a chill passed
through her veins.
She
held his gaze for a moment, sending her own silent message.
I
will protect Wynchester at all cost.
Eustace
gave her a mocking bow.
Challenge.
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