I’ve read the entire Victorian Rebels series and had enjoyed every book! I’ve been so excited for this book and it was so worth the wait!! As with all the heroes in this series, Morley has a dark and traumatic past. The heroine, Prudence, is a sweet devoted daughter who decides on one night of discrete and secretive passion before being married off to her father’s choice. However, a shocking course of events throws Morley and Pru back together. Morley and Pru had off the charts chemistry and an intense connection. Morley has been a dedicated lawman and vigilante for many years and now he has to figure out the balance. I just loved everything about the story and was completely addicted. They had great dialogue, invested side characters and all of their emotions really came through. I’m a huge fan of Byrne’s writing. The story really comes alive and she develops each character thoroughly. There’s an actual story, suspense, and no one is given a sugar coated life. It was a bonus as well to have three of the couples earlier in the series involved. To top it all off, the epilogue was fantastic.

I was so happy to finally read Morley's book! I've wanted to know more about his character since book one in the series. This book however left me wanting for from the characters and the whole plot. The ending seemed very rushed and leaving us as the reader wanting another book or continuation into a spin off series about these characters.

This is a review based on a Netgalley Arc. It's been a while since I have reviewed a book so apologise for any mistakes.

Having read previous books in the Victorian rebels I remembered Carlton Morley as an intriguing character who seem to steal the scenes he was in and always did wonder if he would have a spin off.

If you like a brooding dark rebellious main character then is book is for you as it gives you all the feels. Carlton is dark yet his facade of civility is enough to make you want to know more about him.

The storyline is well paced no side tracking off of other minor character storylines ( but I was left wanting to know about the other Goode sisters). I finished the book in one day...and I was left with wanting more I really didnt believe I had finished the book😔
The emotional level is high so be ready for tears, heart wrenching confessions and a couple of giggles
I really did feel for the Prudence in all the different stages she went through in this book especially the stage where she is happily living in a bubble but when the bubble burst, it's written in away that I actually felt her pain.

I think having read the other books in the series has made this book easier for me connect to the main characters however there is a prologue and some explanation of the presence of the other characters so it can be read as a stand alone.

Its definitely one I would reread again!

First of all my heartful thanks goes to #Netgally and #Xpressobooktours for a free ARC of this beautiful book. This Author is on my auto-buy-list so I was thrilled to receive this advance copy in exchange of an honest review.
This is the 7th book in Byrne's Victorian Rebels series. I've loved each and every book to date and this one is no different. This is Chief Inspector Morley's story, which I've been waiting for with held breath. He was such an enigmatic character, always present in her other books that I just couldn't wait for him to have his own story. The first few chapters were riveting and I was instantly hooked. We get to know more about him as we read about his childhood and the painful events that happen to him as a young boy in the streets.. We finally understand his fears and struggles so when he finally meets the woman of his life the romance is so sweet and a pleasure to read. The middle of the book is the weakest part IMO as it is more character driven without much plot going on. But all in all a satisfying read. Byrne has a true gift for writing and I can't praise her enough.
REVIEW: 4****

4.5 ⭐️
Tropes: marriage of convenience

Q: I don’t know how to word this. But do you like the trope where one lead assumes the wrong thing about the other, makes judgments about the other’s character & repeatedly shares them whether explicitly or implicitly, and then eventually has to grovel? What can we call this?

You all, I love a good grovel. One where the hero is going to have marks on his knees from carpet/stone/grass for a while because he’s kneeled and apologized for so long. I knew it was going to happen in Kerrigan Byrne’s upcoming release, A Dark and Stormy Knight, and every time the hero expressed his lack of trust in the heroine, every time he rebuffed her efforts to befriend him on a true partner level, I GOT MORE EXCITED because I knew a day of reckoning was coming, and in Kerrigan’s hands it was going to be glorious.

This is Chief Inspector Carlton Morley’s Book and Prudence’s as well, Prudence who tries to wrestle some control over her life. I’m not going to delve into the plot any more than I have above because I don’t want to ruin it. But know that I am crying tears on the inside.

Kerrigan’s writing is sublime, rich, decadent. The theatricality is unreal. The pathos of each wounded soul in her books ensnares the reader—or at least it does me. My only quibble with this book is that I wanted even more honesty and openness from Carlton toward the end—but again, I don’t want to say more because I don’t want to spoil it.

What a great series.

A Dark and Stormy Knight is out on 06/02. Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for my complimentary ARC. All opinions provided are my own.

This novel was an enjoyable read about how one night changed everything for two people. Pru wants a faithful husband, someone she could love. She wants children more than anything. She tried to get out of marriage to an earl, to no avail, so she decided to take matters into her own hands. Morley is the Chief Inspector, whose past has shaped the man he has become. Morley is one person by day, another by night, and trusts no one. Everyone is a suspect, a liar, deceitful. Until he meets Pru, whom he cannot help but want to trust. Pru finds herself in a terrible situation and is "rescued" by Morley. They have a rocky road ahead of them, but Pru is determined and Morley begins to see how much Pru means to him.
I received this novel as an ARC from net galley and the publisher. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have read three of the books in this series, and am enjoying them more with each installment. Kerrigan Byrne has a knack for intriguing characters and delicious banter - not to mention smoking hot love scenes.

Sir Carlton Morley of Scotland Yard is haunted by a tragic past, and he uses his resources as Chief Inspector - and sometimes non-sanctioned methods - to be the hero to those who are unable to help himself. When his path crosses with Miss Prudence Goode in a moonlit garden, their chemistry is immediate, and burns white-hot. What was meant to be one night of passion before a lifetime locked in a disappointing society marriage becomes a life-changing experience for them both. And when Prudence's aristocratic fiance dies the morning of their wedding, Pru's only salvation is Morley's tenacity.

I enjoyed the story very much with the fast paced action, witty dialogue, and stunning emotional scenes. I couldn't put this book down, for fear of not knowing what would happen next. This book - and series - is highly recommended. You will not be disappointed!

It had been SO long since I'd last sat down and read a book in one sitting. No more. Morley's story was everything I'd hoped for and another gem for the Victorian Rebels series. There were just enough humorous moments and heartwarming moments to temper the angst, and the action and Morley's inner battles kept me turning pages. Pru was a perfect foil for him, and the appearances of previous characters were enjoyable and not overwhelming. A hearty five stars.

3.5 stars....

‘A Dark and Stormy Knight’ is Kerrigan Byrne’s latest in the Victorian Rebels series, a book that I’d been waiting for simply because it features yet another dark-ish and tortured male protagonist in the form of the uptight, intense and very righteous Sir Carlton Morley. Eschewing the typical format of a historical romance narrative, Morley and Prudence Goode meet, have a smexy encounter early on…and face the consequences of that near immediately along with a marriage of convenience. There’s a bit of a murder mystery to solve as well, but it isn’t primarily the focus of the story as Byrne puts the stuttering relationship between Morley and Pru in the spotlight throughout.

Morley is quite the enigma, which pretty much kept me engrossed in the book. I liked Byrne’s portrayal of his many sides: the self-policing vigilante by night, the tough and rigid Chief Inspector by day and the tightly leashed man who’d emerged out of the ruins of a tragic childhood…yet one who secretly yearned for some tenderness in his life and needed a vulnerable and emotionally open woman who could unlock that part.

Yet pairing Morley with a hand-wringing, bosom-heaving damsel in distress was still a surprise somewhat; a needy and lonely Prudence faded in some ways in contrast to the very strong, volatile and very fleshed-out personality of Morley despite trying to stand on her feet to show him how she wanted him. I’ve made no secret about how I love my heroines capable and no-nonsense, who contribute to solutions instead of getting mired in problems (sometimes of their own making) and in this manner, Pru was disappointingly passive somehow (concessions must be made nonetheless for women of the time), having spent most of the book with little ambition other than to lead a happy and easy life with a husband who loved her.

And there’s something old-fashioned about the trope-laden ‘A Dark and Stormy Knight’ that I felt keenly here: the cover that reinforces the bodice-ripper reputation of historical romances, coupled with Byrne’s prolific use of purple prose which simultaneously elevates and overly dramatises the beauty of narrative simplicity and directness (this is admittedly coming from someone who is more steeped in all things contemporary).

Still, it’s a fun read—cringey at times to be honest, because of the prose that shoots emotion into the stratosphere—and an easy one for that matter. Byrne is an author whose books I normally circle back to after a while and revisiting her Victorian world is always a welcome escape.

This book was so good that I can't wait to read the previous books! I loved Morley and Pru. They were two strng compassionate characters. There love story kept me turning the pages looking forward to where this story would go.

Ever since I read the Highwayman by Kerrigan Bryne, I've been wanting to read Carlton Morley's story, and it did not disappoint. I'm not even sure where to begin, in all honesty. I would firmly recommend you read the whole series before this book, just to be familiar with the characters and the backstory.

Ms. Byrne was able to enthrall us with Sir Carlton Morley aka Cutter, combining his past perfectly with justification for his current line of work and his views. Prudence Goode waltzed right in and threw Morley for a wild ride. They were the perfect contrast and Prudence is one of my new favorite heroines by Ms. Byrne. Prudence threw him for a loop and watching Morley fall in love kept a smile on my face the whole time.

A Dark and Stormy Knight is the 7th book in the popular Victorian Rebels series. It can be read as a standalone, but many characters from previous books are either mentioned or make an appearance. So it might be a bit confusing for a new reader. Personally, I recommend at least reading The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo before picking this one up.

In this installment, our Chief Inspector Carlton Morley FINALLY gets his HEA! Such a long-awaited book! During the day, Morley is the most law-abiding police officer of them all. But at night, he becomes the Knight of Shadows, a vigilante seeking justice when the law's constraining regulations prevent him from legally punishing those who deserve it. One night, his investigation leads him to a brothel, where the heroine, Prudence Goode, quite literally falls in his lap. Prudence is engaged to a man who flaunts his infidelities and for one night only, she wants to seek her own pleasure. Pru and Morley spend one memorable night together and never expect to see each other again. Until 3 months later when Pru is accused of murder!

I really enjoyed this book! It wasn't as dark as I expected it to be and I honestly didn't envision Morley's story this way. But Kerrigan Byrne chose the perfect storyline for Morley and Pru! I really liked Pru and empathized with her a lot — her loneliness struck a chord with me. Morley was frustrating at first, but his deep love and passion for Pru totally makes up for it. Kerrigan Byrne's heroes are just so darn sexy and passionate!! As for the mystery, it was very predictable, but I didn't mind because the romance was great.

The next book is about Sebastian Moncrieff and I am so excited for it!! I hope he ends up with Veronica.

Fabulous! A Dark And Stormy Knight is a spectacular historical romance by Kerrigan Byrne. Ms. Byrne has once again delivered a book that will keep you glued to your e-reader from start to finish. This book is well-written and the characters are phenomenal. Chief Inspector Carlton Morley has gone from orphaned pickpocket to military service to Chief Inspector by day and Knight of Shadows by night. Prudence is being forced to marry but is determined to give herself to someone of her choice before the vows. Carlton and Pru's story is packed with drama, humor, smoking hot sexy bits, action and suspense. I loved this amazing story and look forward to my next book by Kerrigan Byrne. A Dark And Stormy Knight is book 7 of the Victorian Rebels Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kerrigan Byrne is one of my favorite authors and this book is the epitome of why. Steamy romance, a somewhat anti-hero hero, sweet and strong MC and danger and drama throughout.

I was so excited to get this ARC and even more excited to finally read Morley’s story since we were introduced to him 6 books ago! He’s Chief Inspector of the police, but at night he’s more a vigilante meting out justice for those that slip through the cracks.

And one night while investing he meets Pru. She’s going to marry, but knows her fiancé is unfaithful and will most likely continue that after the wedding. She wants a night of passion- even if she has to pay for that pleasure. That scene is my absolute favorite!

No spoilers, but murder and smuggling and all sorts of bad happen- yet Morley and Pru have a love story that I couldn’t put down. This book was amazing!

It took seven books to finally get Chief Inspector Morley's story. He would appear in the previous books and each time we learned a little about him and his tragic past. So it was finally his turn to fall in love and overcome the ghosts of his past. Prudence and he meet in a very sexy way one dark night. It is not until some tragic twist of fate that they later see each other again.

I loved their relationship. It was deliciously dark, hot and angsty. There was no boring parts and I really had a hard time putting it down! Morley and Pru were wonderful and holy heck it take a lot for them to finally get their HEA! As always I loved seeing characters from the previous books and how easily they all became Pru's champions when Morley was still a confused mess about his feelings towards her.

I have been anticipating Carlton Morley’s story in the Victorian Rebels series for years! A Dark and Stormy Knight did not disappoint! It exceeded all my expectations. It is a beautiful yet touching tale of opposites attract. I was thrilled with Morley’s story of passion, betrayal, intrigue, and adventure. Prudence, our heroine, is the perfect fit for Morley. Her whimsical personality and natural innocence are great contrasts to his jadedness and dark nature.

A Dark and Stormy Knight can be read alone, but I highly recommend reading all of Kerrigan Byrne's Victorian Rebels series. You won’t regret one glorious moment of it!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Shades of Batman! Sir Carlton Morley, Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard is the very face of public justice and yet at night he stalks the streets of London as a masked vigilante serving his own brand of justice.  On one such night he comes face to face with extraordinary sinner, Prudence Goode. Will she be his redemption, his salvation or will she be the ultimate downfall of all he's built?
From the first chapter that gives us Cutter's early story as an orphan and a twin on the poor streets of London to his transformation as the knighted chief inspector my head spun a bit but I quickly adapted and got deep into the story.  When Prudence decides to take revenge she goes big and decides to give up her virginity to the Stags Of St. James rather than saving it for her husband to be. Fortunately for Prudence her stag happens to to be the chief inspector who's pursuing clues to a string of murders. 
Fast forward to her wedding day and their next meeting is just as eventful as Prudence stands in a pool of blood clutching the murder weapon that murdered her husband and informs the chief inspector that he's to be a father.  Cutter or Carlton as he is now known needs to save Prudence and his unborn child and find out if Pru is truly the innocent she claims to be. 
My head spun a bit to references and characters from the earlier book in the series which I have not read yet though I do plan to correct that omission.  I enjoyed all of Cutter's friends and his wives who have earned their own brand of transformation as they befriend Prudence and Carlton payback for his help with their own romances. 
A well paced story with a good mix of suspense, action and romance. My first by the author but definitely not my last.

Even though this one is the shortest in the series so far, I REALLY LOVED IT!!! The pace was perfect and even the events that happened. It was such a fast read that I couldn't put it down! Oh my gosh and Carlton's different sides of him. I could gush about him all day! He could be all growly/angry man one moment, but then shows his softer side. I did want more in the ending though! I can't wait to read more in this world! Definitely one of my favorite historical series.

This COVER is also one of my favs!

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I really enjoyed this story! Despite having some tropes I don't really enjoy, I thought that the overall plot evolved quite well and I liked reading about Pru and Morley and their stubborn, strong-willed ways. The mysteries were fun to puzzle through, although I wish we could have had more clues throughout rather than mainly at the beginning and end. This book does make me want to go back and read the rest of the series now! So many reformed rakes!

Will he find in himself the strength to believe in her ...

Having read only the previous book in this series, and as it was some two years ago, I do not have the same expectations about the hero’s story as he is kind of a new character for me.
So it is with kind of virgin eyes I entered this book, and my, oh my!
Since my teen years I am a sucker for super hero and Morley is definitely one, a dark knight from the past, a Batman in the time of Queen Victoria reign, scouring the streets of Whitechapel like his modern counterpart those of Gotham city.
A man of two faces, who raised himself from the slums of London to become the law and its executioner.

« He was both the system of justice and the shadow of it. »

When he left his sad past behind, he married to his job, both of them, never letting someone comes between him and his devoted work.
Until Prudence.

« He was the knighted war hero Chief Inspector because he had to be, and he’d become the Knight of Shadows because London had needed him to be. »

She is his redemption, the salvation of his soul but first she appears for him as a trick, a siren pushing him to stray from his right path. When she only sought a short escape from her impeding doom.
And because for once she had wanted to take the matters of her own life in hands, she ends up in dire circumstances and becomes a prey as much as a victim.

When they encounter a second time, everything is different, and with Prudence’s world been turned upside down, by ricocheting his too.
It was wonderful to see them getting close, to witness Pru slowly shattering the walls behind his heart, to crumble them stone by stone, even if his stubborn self is very determined to follow his own design path.
I loved to see the heroes from the previous books visiting this one, it was fun to meet them.
Mrs Kerrigan Byrne while painting heroes with a dark past, darker than many romance heroes, she infuses them with superheroes’ fluid, showing their strength by emerging from the gutters on a mission to avenge the wrongs done.
5 stars from this dark knight and his lady light story.

I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Gnarly Wool Publishing, here is my true and unbiased opinion.