Russian beauty Rusilla Charkova has no business sneaking into a London ball uninvited. Still, when the dashing Ned Danton, Duke of Wellbury, begs for her help, what can she do but comply? After all—it might be the height of rudeness to refuse.

With her whimsically dramatic flair, Rue will save the day for her Neddie. But can the man who has just won her heart do the same for her when she falls into the hands of vile Egyptian jewel thieves? The ones who will kill her mother if she doesn’t return the stolen Stones of Saqqarah?

Rife with tendrils of suspense to keep the pages turning, Rue and Neddie will keep you on the edge of your chair. And as they do, you'll witness a precious love unfold. A love they wouldn't dare deny.

This was a charming light read. Rue was a naive but humorous heroine. The plot was fanciful and kept you turning pages.

The Duke's Daring Darling is a sweet and fun read. My favorite part was the issues with the language barrier and the misunderstandings. However, as some characters grew they became almost different people and not in a good way. Overall, its a sweet read that I do not regret.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.