Exiled Duke: An Exile Novel Paperback – March 4, 2021

I love this book. I love the storyline. Very dynamic deep characters that were not perfect but perfectly imperfect. There's love was pure and raw but not without hardships to get through. I loved this book from beginning to end I literally couldn't put it down and read within two days. I fell love with characters in this book. the book had it all love,adventure, and mystery. It was just very well done. This is my first book by the author definitely will not be my last.

A historical romances go, this is one of the good ones. There is a solid story, good character development, satisfying pacing, and a believable HEA. The two main characters have overcome much in their lives in order to find their way back to each other.On the downside, the threats of both physical and sexual violence against Pen, the female protagonist, were at times, excessive. Additionally, there were a couple of “just in the nick of time” solutions to some very knotty problems. Last but not least, there was an almost laughable reason given by the villain for his actions.Overall, this isn’t great literature, but it is a solidly good read despite a few flaws.

Two orphans went separate ways after a year on the streets,: she into servitude, he into a dark underworld of vice and crime. This story explores the hopes, disillusion, desperate actions, distrust of society, regrets, feelings of worthlessness and other factors affecting the survival of both Penelope and Strider when they meet again as adults. The author draws these characters so well that I became emotionally tied into each personality. The action moved along well and I struggled to find a stopping point for a few hours rest. I recommend this book to historical romance readers who like characters of depth and estranged childhood friends to lovers trope.

Loved the story of Pen and Strider. Bother orphaned in Belize with no one willing to help. After living on the streets for a year Pen was made to live with a pastors righteous family. She was nothing but a slave but had a place to sleep and food in her belly. When Strider finally made it back to England his fathers family rejected him. He wanted nothing but vengeance against then so he set out to ruin then. 17 yrs later Pen shows up at one of his gaming hell’s and asked for his help.Can these two put the past behind them even though Pen is harboring a huge secret about his past.A beautifully written story with a wonderful ending.

For all the interesting plot potential, I was never captured. I did not enjoy the hero and heroine. He was too cold and irrational, and she was too weak. Really, really pathetic.The prologue gave me hope that the main characters would be memorable, but character development just fizzled. We saw both heroes and villains fully formed with very little interaction with other characters to set up their personalities. This rendered them cartoonish or trite. I have no idea why or how Pen ended up with the hideous family. Why they treated her like they did. How Strider ended up a king of the underworld. Why he never made sure Pen was well cared for.In fact, just when the story got interesting - Pen meets Daphne and starts working for her - that lasts a measly few seconds before Pen is “kidnapped.” I wanted to kick the wall.I really did not care if Pen and Strider got together. And I was extremely frustrated that the author TWICE hinted that Pen was trying to give Strider the mysterious item from his father (she was trying to retrieve something from her skirts), but he would not listen to her, just turned her away. Yet she self flagellates that she ruined his life. What would a ten year old have done with the item? Just so many illogical plot lines.But it is well written and full length, and somewhat better than average.

It's been a long time since I read a historical story! This was a sweet story, but had some shenigans to keep things suspenseful!

ADULT Historical Recency Romance 💕and Adventure.From orphan in Belize, to street smart London businessman, Strider🐺🍆⛲💪🔪 leaves Pen🙎, his young friend, back in Belize to make his way in the world. He goes back to London to try to claim his noble heritage, Once denied to him by circumstances. Now he has obtained the proof!Interesting and well written!

I am not one of those who pick a story apart criticize the characters, the dialogue, the story line. I read a lot of historical romances for the relaxation and the romance. I have been an avid reader since my teens. I read many different types of books. I really enjoy this author. Her stories are quite good, they are interesting and entertaining, they move right along and keep you guessing. This book was a great read and I keep coming back for more!

Loved the characters of strider and penny. The story line was unusual but strong. will read more historical novels by this author

The villains are stock, the heroine a traditional damsel in distress, the hero a secret noble (in both senses of that word), the plot complications include the almost obligatory kidnapping of the heroine and the HEA includes a happy family complete with a healthy male heir and an idyllic, prosperous, home life. In short, this novel is an amalgam of all the usual romance novel ingredients. With two slightly risque sex scenes. All in all, an easy read and also easily forgettable.

Loved the story, a triumph over adversity. Both the main characters were complex and interesting. A fabulous read for anyone who enjoys Regency Romance with a touch of grit.

Best book I've read in ages...I loved the main two characters a real love story told exceptionally well ...well done I've read a few books from K.L Jackson but this is the best so far

Sorry I got a quarter of the way into the book and just couldn’t continue. The story is a familiar one that has been excellent by some other authors. This one was poor. Just words on a page. I couldn’t feel any depth or true connection between the leads. Disappointing writing here so gave up.