Pleasures of the Night

The Pleasures of the Night is book 16 in the The Distinguished Rogues series. It can definitely be read as a stand alone. This book has a little bit of everything (mystery, sex, romance....) and it perfectly delivers it all.

Thank You NetGalley for the ARC.

Heather Boyd has just the right amount of historical feel without throwing an anchor around the plot. She doesn’t choke readers with more details than necessary, effectively drawning them into a historical backdrop but mantaining readability. After reading Chills, Boyd’s first novel in the Distinguished Rogues series, I became a fan not of historical romance but definitely of Heather Boyd’s and was excited to read this latest installment.

This book is perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series! It has all the drama of society, the Ton, and much more scandalous! The book did take a slow start, I wanted it to speed up just that little bit, but once it did, it's addictive! And just when you wonder how the book is going to change, what sort of plot is going to appear, a twist occurs and you just don't want to put the book down, needing to know how it ends!

This was my first book for the roguish rogues series by Heather Boyd but it certainly won't be the last! Boyd has a compelling way of telling a story, and creates real page-turner books! There were so many characters in the book that I just wanted to see how their own story would end, which is always the telling of a good author for me, when you care about the side characters, just the same as the main characters!

I love Teddy and Eugenia's story. They are both strong, determined chatacters. I won't write a spoiler. I will tell you that the story is well written, emotional, fast paced. I enjoyed every page.

I love a good story that turns the repressed and uptight rules of Regency society on its ear by featuring characters who aren’t afraid to live outside the box, on their own terms and Ms. Boyd’s latest entry in the Distinguished Rogues series, Pleasures of the Night, is a fine example of that.

Eugenia and Thaddeus are of equal minds when it comes to forming a relationship. Neither is interested in marriage; they just want to have a bit of fun and frolic beneath the sheets. But with an unusual passion like theirs, developing deeper feelings is inevitable and just when they begin to realize their relationship could possibly be more, a ghost from Eugenia’s past comes knocking on the door.

I simply adored how Thaddeus stepped up immediately, instead of blowing up before coming to his senses, like usually tends to happen in other stories when similar issues arise. Even knowing that their efforts to fix the problem could easily backfire, destroying any hope for a future together, he doesn’t hesitate to jump in with both feet when it comes to helping the woman he loves.

These two are equal parts sweet and wicked, which always combine to make a story that is too intriguing to put down until the very end.

Pleasures of the Night, is admittedly my introduction to this particular series of Ms. Boyd’s but the previous titles are already heading for my TBR list now that I know what I have been missing!

I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

If you loved Bridgerton - this is right up your street!
A bit of a slow starter for me, however, once it gets going - wow !!!

Great premise, loved the twists in plot

I'd not read this author before but I will certainly be looking out for more

A great read

I really enjoy getting comfy and settling down with a Heather Boyd book and this one didn’t disappoint. A bit slow to start but soon gets going.
Teddy and Eugenia’s story is lovely, with a twist of intrigue, when her dead husband reappears, or does he ? I loved how Lord Wharton and Teddy trusted in her instincts and helped her get rid of the imposter. Well worth the read.

Admittedly, I have not yet read all of the books in The Distinguished Rogues series, but I have thoroughly enjoyed all the ones I have, and that includes this one as well. If you haven't read any of the others, not to fear, it can be read as a standalone. This b6ook brings us the story of Eugenia and Thaddeus, who are involved in a secret affair, neither with any designs to marry. Until one day when Thaddeus realizes he might just enjoy spending the rest of his days with her, until Eugenia's husband, seems to reappear back in her life after having been thought dead. This twist in the plot definitely had me turning the pages to find out how it all ends. Both characters were well-developed and I enjoyed their dialogue and interactions. The story flowed well and kept my interest all the way through. An enjoyable and entertaining read, and I look forward to reading the next installment.

I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Thaddeus Berringer and Eugenia Hillcrest become lovers. Meeting in secret they've been able to keep.it secret. A passionate fulfilling relationship develops with neither one looking for marriage. Thaddeus is shocked when a stranger demands the return of his wife. Eugenia. Yes, she was briefly married, but her husband died. It was her secret to keep. This man is not her husband, but he has documents to prove he is. Thaddeus is willing to help the woman he loves find the truth. This book takes off and doesn't stop until the page says The End.
Explicit steamy sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.