Thaddeus might not have a title, but he is every bit a gentleman. One Night of Passion, is a wonderful book that I will be telling all of my friends to read.

Thaddeus may be a gentleman without a title but he was a man with a heart who wanted to marry for love, he wanted the perfect match, nothing else will do for him. But that road was paved with disappointment. Pricillia had a choice to make and with the arrival of her father she made it without hesitation. A sweet and endearing read.

Untitled and unfettered, Thaddeus Middleton wants only one thing: a love match with a woman who's actually interested in him, rather than money and title. He's determined not to repeat his parents' mistakes in that regard and instead holds out for the ever elusive spark. He's not exactly sure what he wants in a wife, but knows he'll surely recognize her when he does finally meet her. Except when he at last finds a spark, it's with a woman who claims to not be interested in him at all, even if her kisses say otherwise.

Miss Priscilla Weatherby only has to hold out for a few more months, unwed and scandal-free, then she can claim her inheritance and be off on an adventure, where she knows her long-absent father and grandfather are surely waiting for her to join them. Her ever-growing attachment to Thad could threaten all of her plans and despite her increasing feelings, Priscilla is determined to have her freedom and no attachments and refuses to lose sight of her longtime goal, even if it may not be what she truly wants anymore.

These two are both desperate not to repeat the mistakes of their parents. Thad wants love, but he won't force himself on anyone who doesn't want him just as badly. Priscilla has been so single-mindedly focused on her goal of adventure and travel that she's been stagnating just waiting for her life to begin, never realizing that her happiness could be right in front of her, if only she can trust him not to leave as everyone else has.

Thad was hilarious and adorable and just wanted someone to choose him. Priscilla frustrated me with her naivete, but ultimately, just like Thad, she wanted someone who'd choose her and love her. When she finally realized that, it sealed my liking for her. This was a great little story with some deep insights about love and happiness. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it.

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

I am new to this series. It is book 3 in a new series but its #2 written by Erica Ridley. I usually love her stories but I did not love this book at all. Its a very origibal concept though its not what I want when I read a historical but it is well written and it gets high marks for originality.

My real issue was the plot and the two main characters. The plot is Thaddeus is a well to do nice guy who wants to fall in love rather badly. He has never had love and so he desires it badly. He wants to marry for love but he has no idea how to find the love of his life.

Priscilla is a wallflower of her own making. She is pretty beloved by the women because she helps them find matches but she wants to attend social events but she wants to fade into the walls and be overlooked. She has an inheritance if she never discusses it, looks like she is trying to find love, but is unmatched by her 25th birithday. Her dream is not love but adventure. She has been left behind by the men in her life and she wants to oin them for adventure. Thats her dream.

Her plan is going wonderfully until Thad finally sees her and becomes intrigued by her and thats when the problem with her plan begins because she likes him too. It was a unique plot and it is well writtend but its not a storyline I liked. Thats a personal preference and so it might be a great story for someone who wants a heroine that wants adventure over love.

One Night of Passion is the 3rd book in the new Wicked Dukes Club series, a joint project produced by Erica Ridley and Darcy Burke. One Night of Passion is Ridley’s work. It is an amazing story with layer upon layer of complexity. Ridley is a master at giving her characters depth and believability. She has outdone herself with this story. I loved the hero in this Thaddeus Middleton - sweet, cheerful, fun and kind hearted. “As if he felt the whisper of her breath upon his skin, Mr. Middleton abruptly lifted his head and turned in her direction. His gaze locked with hers, too far away to see the golden flecks in his dark brown eyes, but hot enough to warm her to her toes all the same.” I don’t know if Ridley is a psychiatrist as well as an author..but her insight into people and their reactions to their environment is spot on. Her stories peel back the human condition layer by layer - everyone’s longing to be loved and belong. Amazing story. I was gifted a copy of this book.