A lovely tale of a lord and lady who double crossed him, and how they became lovers again - and the problems this causes. A lovely red, a bit sexy, a taste of downtown London, read it. I really enjoyed it.

Gripping read from this author who is relatively new to me. There is deception, danger, seduction and romance. I was intrigued from the beginning
I received a copy from Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion

From Duke Till Dawn is a regency romance set in London.

Alex Lewis is the Duke of Greyland who has just been jilted by his fiancée The marriage proposal had been one of convenience, and although spurned, Alex is more inconvenienced than hurt.

Meanwhile, he can’t help recalling the beauty he fell in love with, two years ago, in Cheltenham, a mystery woman he named ‘The Lost Queen’, and who haunts his dreams. She was the widow Cassandra Blair, but she disappeared from his life after one night of passion.

Alex’s friends feel he needs cheering up, so they take him to a new gambling hall. To his surprise, he meets Cassandra once more. Here she is employed as a hostess. When they do get a chance to speak, she gives him a credible reason for hurriedly leaving Cheltenham.  But Cassandra is not who he thinks she is, and unfortunately he overhears her speak her speak of her role in the world of conmen/swindlers.

I liked the elements involving the underworld of London; I thought they added fresh and interesting slant to the standard regency romance.  The author balanced the underworld element with secretive dealings within the upper echelons of city life, all of which is laced with hot romantic moments. I recommend this book to lovers of the genre.

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

What a fantastic read. I completely devoured this book in a few days, there is no way that you cannot enjoy a good historical romance such as this one. The main characters are likable in their own way, just the right amount of flaws and charm to make root for both of them!

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.

I am in two minds about this one. In some ways (many) ways I absolutely loved it. The heroine is very well written, plausible as a character, interesting, determined and genuinely in need of help, while not being weak and flappy. The hero is brilliant too - their relationship is heart-wrenching at times and the book is very, very well written.

The setting against the backdrop of both Regency London in the haute ton and the criminal underbelly is great to read about and there are some well drawn minor characters - particularly the criminals.

But I couldn’t get past the anachronisms. No aristocrat would allow himself to marry a 31 year old, been round the block, ex criminal, illiterate. And his epiphany where he suddenly discovers the underbelly of London is not believable. It just would not have happened.

I can see what M&B are doing here. Modern readers want heroines more like them (no longer the virginal heroines who gasped a lot of the M&B of my youth). But, readers also need something to believe in. I wholeheartedly believed in the couple, and the relationship, as well as the setting in place. But, the setting in time. No. Didn’t work at all.

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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.