Enjoyable read although rather implausible. Not quite the usual formulae for this type of story quite a different sort of a heroine.

Really enjoyed the story. It was a good story and well written. The hero and heroine were both interesting characters and the story had an exciting adventure running through it.

This felt like such a new and refreshing historical romance - I love that Cassandra is unapologetically bad-ass and did what she had to in order to survive. Greyland's slow realisation that he is anything but the dull, mundane, responsibility-focused Duke his father raised him to be keeps the story interesting and loaded with tension as the two characters deal with their pride, pasts and feelings towards each other.

An enjoyable, easy going romance. The plot does take a while to get going, but once it does, the story flows nicely, following two engaging characters through the ups and downs of falling in love.
A good summer read which passes the time nicely.

A little slow to start, but once it did WOW. Raunchy, Steamy, Sexy. Great characters good plot. I could detect traces of the fabulous Sarah Waters in this authors writing. Looking forward to reading more from her-Recommended.

Lightweight easy read.. Modern interpretation of an historical novel. Characters engaging but story line a little flat at times

This was engaging and easy reading on holiday. There was a healthy dose of romance but also an insight into a changing world and how the role of women was starting to change. It was the first book I have read by Eva Leigh and I would happily read more. A good picture of the difference between upper and lower class life and a tale of moral dilemmas and ethics. It kept moving along and had some interesting twists as well as social history.

A little gem in this genre.
It fulfills all expectations.
A light easy read in the vein of all Mills and Boon books..

Knowing this is a Mills & Boon, there are certain expectations and as an example of the genre (and publisher) it didn't really deviate. It was a good read, but if it were more purely historical fiction, there'd be issues.

The Duke of Greyland is suffering from the humiliation of his expected bride eloping leaving him without his betrothed. As galling as this is, his pride is hurt, not his heart. For that is already broken. Two years before he had a brief encounter with a widow, Cassandra Blair, and when she left in the night, she took his heart with her. What he doesn't expect is the jaunt to a new gaming den intended as s distraction from his lack of fiancee, to lead to the same Cassandra and all the same feelings coming once more to the surface. But is she what she seems, and can he ever forgive her for leaving him? And can she survive in the underworld of London without him?

Mills & Boon novels don't really dwell on the plot. There is one, but it rarely drives the narrative. That is what the romance, the love, is for. This is no different. There is a plot, a more solid one than most, but it does fall very much to an insignificant sub-layer to the main thread of romance between Alex, the Duke, and Cassandra. This is fine, this is what Mills & Boon is and if you don't like it, don't read it.

What Mills & Boon needn't be is a a lack of research.. Although Eva Leigh is American, she rarely steps away from that point of view and culture, again, entirely up to her. She manages to portray a London that makes sense in the most part and the rest of the geographical and cultural nuances would merely disquieten those of us who know London better. What is less forgivable is the use of colloquial English, the kind that is quintessentially English from England. This is used liberally but mostly misunderstood and therefore used erroneously. 'Bloke' and 'roger' (the verb) are used throughout but almost entirely where a native English speak just wouldn't. She's trying too hard to be 'English' and it fails. A pity she couldn't get a native speaker to have a quick look and adjust the usage to be more natural.

However, that being said, ultimately, it is what it is: a Mills & Boon and in that sense it does the job very well - it is a romance that sets the heart strings vibrating. As a piece of historical fiction it tends to fail, but that isn't what Mills & Boon is about. Lovers of Mill & Boon will not be disappointed.

I have to say that I love a good Mills & Boon from time to time. Fun and easy to read, they know exactly what they are doing as a publisher by giving their readers exactly what they want. From Duke till Dawn is no exception.

It gives the usual mix of love, lust and scandal but gives a wonderful twist for a regency novel. Instead of a lovable rogue as a hero, we have a proud swindler as a heroine. I love that From Duke till Dawn addresses the gender inequality of the time in this way and makes Cassandra a 'real' woman of the era and social status, meaning that she did what she had to do to survive.

I have to admit I didn't particularly enjoy how their differences were 'resolved'. Now, I don't want to give away any spoilers but the way the ending comes together, and the story is neatly finished feels a little wrong. That being said, I'm not sure how else Leigh could have resolved it while still being true to the genre and the period. However, I am pleased to say that it does not take away from the story as From Duke till Dawn brings a fabulous mix of lust, love and drama.

This was a delightful story, not the genre of books I read very often, but it is refreshing to read something with some steamy romance, interesting storyline and a happy ending. Very enjoyable, light read.

🌟⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 5 Stars

I absolutely loved this book. I often fall back on historical romances as comfort food, like my favourite cake. I love the chemistry and understanding between Alex and Cassie. You can really appreciate the courage the both show. The plot gets pretty dramatic, but that just adds to the suspense. I read the book in a couple of sittings but only because of my busy schedule.

The plot isn't a formula book with the same old storylines and new characters. There are parts that you can't predict what will happen. I loved following Alex and Cassie's journey emotionally and throughout the world. This book is great for people looking for a new kick in the comforting flavour of their favourite food. Eva Leigh has outdone herself.

Would recommend for fans of Romance.

This had quite a different storyline from others I have read. Cassandra is the one whose actions are suspect. I didn’t take to her character at first but after reading about her background it changed my opinion. Alexander, Duke of Greyland, was an upright character with a strong sense of justice, always striving to uphold his father’s words about his duty as a duke. This was a riveting story with a few twists and turns. I just had to keep reading. The relationship between Cassandra and Alex was not without its difficulties and the tension are times was palpable. It was good to see Alex’s true self evolving. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The book was good, I liked the heroine more than the hero. It started off a little slow but is well reading. The romance, itself, was well done.I did enjoy the book, although there were times it felt a bit stilted.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. 
PS : thank you very much to Netgalley for this ARC

A Regency drama containing all the elements to make it compulsive reading. A very rich aristocrat and a very poor woman, whom he fancies. The twists and turns of this entertaining tale, where it is the impoverished woman who is the scoundrel, ensure that the reader’s interest is captured and held, just as is the Duke’s, until the very end of the story. Highly recommended.

Very absorbing romance
4 stars

I’m pretty sure that this is the first book I’ve read by Eva Leigh - but it definitely won’t be the last. From the very first page I was hooked. I found myself trying to sneak in a few pages whenever I got the chance and even was quite pleased for a long hospital wait as it meant I had uninterrupted reading time!

This is a slightly unusual premise for a historical romance. We’ve normally got a virginal heroine - probably a lady or at least gentility - and heroes with varying degrees of experience and varying social class. This book pits a duke against a swindler raised on the streets. And one whose first meeting with him was when she fleeced him! I was a bit wary, if I’m honest. Would I like a heroine who wasn’t truthful and honest?

The answer is yes. Very much so in fact. Cassandra is a strong yet vulnerable heroine and while she had done things in her past that were less than savoury - she had a perfectly legitimate reason in her very survival. I loved her honest feelings for Alex and really wanted her to not just survive, but find her happiness, too. When she found herself straddling two worlds and belonging to neither - my heart broke for her.

Alex is my favourite kind of hero. Brooding and grumpy but also dedicated to, and willing to fight for his love. And boy did he love Cassandra. Especially at the beginning, it was swoon worthy stuff and gave your stomach that delicious clutch. As I said, he was strong and (likably) arrogant but he felt unworthy of being loved - and that gave me another reason to root for the pair.

The story was fast paced and very well written. There were only a few very minor Americanisms (sidewalks and blocks being two things that did jump out at me) and I felt the story was nicely absorbed in the time period (which is 1817, by the way).

The love story was great, as was the enjoyment as the two moved from lust and obsession into love. I did feel that once Cassandra moved into Alex’s home, the sexual tension tapered off a little. I would have liked to see some more scenes of simple domesticity between the pair, especially with Alex’s feelings on how people saw him. I was also a little disappointed that they covered up Cassandra’s true identity to pave her way into society. The whole book was about finding your true self and finding someone to love you for who you really are. It just felt a little wrong to then say we’ll now just pretend you’re someone you’re not.

But fear not, it was still a happy ending and the book as a whole was a very worthy read. I’m looking forward to the next in the Scandalous Ladies of London / London Underground series which I’m hoping is the books of Langdon and Ellingsworth.

A recommended read. 4 stars.

The first book in the London Underground series, From Duke Till Dawn is written by Eva Leigh, published by Mills and Boon and is a Regency romance. The Duke of Greyland, Alexander Lewis first met Cassandra Blake two years ago in the spa Cheltenham. They had one night together. Not realising he was just a "mark" to her he lost both his heart and £500 which he naively gave her, believing her to be a vulnerable widow when in reality she was a con artist and thief. His engagement to Lady Emmeline has just ended as she ran off with a cavalry officer. His first reencounter is a glimpse of her in a carriage. He then meets her in a gaming hell in a seedy part of Piccadilly. Cassandra Blake has gown up in poverty and crime ridden existence. Her mother deserted her when she was a young child. She had to live in Marshlea prison when her father was sent there for not paying his debts. When he died she was left to scrabble a living on the streets of London which is where she met her mentor and partner in crime Martin Hughes/Hamish.

When her mentor of 15 years and partner in crime takes off with all their money she has no one apart from Greyland who she can turn to for help. She needs to repay the gaming hell investors, the wages of her employees and the £500 she fleeced off Greyland. He agrees to help, but she has to stay with him until the debts are repaid in full. The rest of the book recounts their exploits as they search for Martin.

From Duke Till Dawn is not your traditional Regency romance. It is the heroine, not the hero, Who plays the anti character. Historical romances usually tell the story from the "rich" person's perspective. In this novel, however, Leigh tells the story from Cassandra's perspective and point of view, revealing and detailing the poverty and reasons who she she has fallen into a life of crime. An erotic romantic thriller, Leigh is more explicit when she describing sex scenes and the visit to the sex club - the Orchid Club than other authors have been. I enjoyed this book, it's a busy book, detailing the influences and experiences that have shaped the characters, especially Cassandra, the poverty and crime that is seen as the norm in parts of working class London, how being abandoned by your mother and father dying etc all combine to make this book an enjoyable, fast paced read.

I received this book via Netgalley and Mills and Boon in exchange for an honest review. I am a #MillsAndBoonInsider #netgalley #fromduketodawn

When I put my eyes on this book, the first thing that got my attention wasn't just that lovely purple dress, but also the title. Oh yeah, I see what you did there, and I really like it!

"From Duke Till Dawn" is a nice historical romance read with an appreciated twist, instead of a scoundrel for a hero, we get a swindler for a heroine. Doesn't that just makes things pretty interesting? Making a living is hard and, in certain periods of time, for women it proved to be quite a real challenge since they were left with very limited/poor options... In a way, readers can see Cassandra did what she had to out of desperation, in order to survive, but it's still impossible not to feel for the Duke of Greyland. He honestly showed more compassion than I would have imagined, he agrees to help Cassandra when he had every right to refuse—after being played and sort of getting heartbroken in the process—but that works well because we get a mystery to solve. So, it's not simply a re-kindle of passion we assist to, but a catch-a-swindler-to-save-another kind of adventure.

I enjoyed this story, if it hadn't been so easily resolved—and perhaps we got to see more of how it started it all—I would have probably felt a deeper connection and loved it. Yet, I can't deny I ended up having a nice time.

When unintentionally eavesdropping, the Duke of Greyland overhears Cassandra talking to an acquaintance and realises he has been duped by her for the second time.
When Cassandra is betrayed and needs financial help, she seeks help from the Duke and although unwillingly captivated by Cassandra’s beauty, he only agrees to help under certain conditions.
The story shows London at its best and worst, going from the luxury of the Duke’s impressive luxurious London residence to the grim streets of Cassandra’s childhood, where barefooted children play in grimy gutters, and rats abound, with criminals on every corner.
Although the story is a little slow at the beginning, it gathers pace and becomes a real page-turner as danger threatens Cassandra.
The book is well written and kept me interested as danger threatened the two main characters, showing their determined resourcefulness, love, and strength of character.

From Duke till Dawn is the first book in The London Underground series by Eva Leigh.

The Duke of Greyland is in a gaming hell, a speciality one that allows both men and women to attend and one that is only operating for a month before closing its doors. He is absolutely stunned when he spots a woman there whom he had a dalliance with 2 years prior. A woman who he loved well and then lost when she disappeared.

That woman is Cassandra Blake. She is part owner of the gaming hell and unknown to Greyland, she is a con artist and a thief. She isn't the vulnerable widow that he knew her as. One who he gave £500 just before she disappeared! She is shocked to see Greyland. She has true feelings for him and it hurt her when she had to take his money and run. She is even more shocked when he confronts her when he overhears her conversation with her partner and realises just who she is and how she has used him.

When her partner in crime does a runner with all the profits he leaves her in dire straits with no money for herself and more importantly no money to pay the staff or the investors in the gaming hell. The only person she can call on to help her is Greyland. But will he help to keep her safe and to find her runaway partner in order to get the money back? He has every reason to turn her away. Thankfully he does decide to help her but tells her she isn't to leave his side until the money is recovered and the debts are repaid including the £500 she cheated out of him before.

What follows is the exciting story of the chase which takes them into the most disreputable places in London, and in one instance one of the most debauched. In that particular place, there is the most sensual waltz you will ever read about.

The writer excels at keeping the reader on the edge of their seat wondering if our hero and heroine will stay safe, and with circumstances adding up against them, will they have any chance of a future together. There were emotional scenes, passionate scenes and of course moments of horror when murder was afoot. There really was never a dull moment in the book, and most importantly there was a happy ever after!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers' copy of this book.