Duchess in Love by Eloisa James

Book Blurb:

    A Duke in Retreat-  Gina was forced into marriage with the Duke of Girton at an age when she'd havebeen better off in a schoolroom than a ballroom.  Directly after the ceremony her handsome spouse promptly fled to the continent, leaving the marriage unconsummated and Gina quite indignant.
    A Lady in the Middle- Now, she is one of the most well-known ladies in London...living on the edge of scandal-- desired by many men, but resisting giving herself to anyone.
    A Duchess in Love-- Finally, Camden, the Duke of Girton, has returned home, to discover that his naive bride has blossomed into the toast of the ton.  Which leaves Cam in the most uncomfortable position of discovering that he has the bad manners to be falling in love-- with his own wife!

Rachel's Rating: 16

Plot: 5
    Strong Beginning: 2
    Keeps You Hooked: 2
    Predictability: 1
Characters: 6
    Believability: 2
    Intriguing Leads: 2
    Secondary Characters:2
Steaminess: 5
    Mood: 2
    Hotness: 2
    Number of Times: 1

Duchess by Night by Eloisa James

Duchess by Night is a wonderful story that involves scandal, a cross-dressing duchess, risque parties and sultry scenes.

Book Blurb:
    "Harriet, Duchess of Berrow, is tired of her title and the responsibilities that come along with it.  Enough with proper tea parties and elegant balls; what Harriet really wants is to attend an outrageous soiree where she can unleash her wildest whims and desires.  But to attend such an event-- espcially if the even in question is Lord Justinian Strange's rollicking fete, filled with noble rogues and rotters, risque ladies and illicit lovers-- would be certain scandal.  That's why she must disguise herself...
    Looking forward to a night of uninhibited pleasure, Lord Strange is shocked to discover that beneath the clothes of a no-good rake is the most beautiful woman in the room.  Why is a woman like her risking her reputation at his notorious affair?  And can he possibly entice her to stay... forever?"

Rachel's Rating: 22

Plot: 7
    Strong Beginning: 2
    Keeps You Hooked: 3
    Predictability:   2
Characters: 7
     Believability: 2
     Intriguing Leads: 3
     Secondary Characters: 2
Steaminess: 5
      Mood: 3
      Hotness: 3
      Number of Times: 2