
Emily S. (
emmer) wrote on 6/14/2008...
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
LOVED this book! Absolutely hilarious...I can't wait to read the next three!
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very cute book - quick read. Loved the hero and heroine. The misunderstandings were a hoot and the action kept the book moving right along. I did not want to put this down and I'm looking forward to reading The Naked Marquis!

Sheryl R. (
phydeaux) - Penns Grove, NJ wrote on 6/30/2008...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Loved it. Great story. Sensual love-making. I usually skim over that stuff. It never really adds to a story. This really did! Wonderful first book!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
The first thing anyone can say about The Naked Duke is the fact that this is not your mother’s bodice ripper. There is a fair amount of violence in this novel, from rape and murder to attempted rape, and assault and more murder. But that being said the novel itself is very well written and these added elements while making it a little harsher also make it more exciting.
Sarah Hamilton is not your typical heroine of a romance book. She is from America and goes to England when her father dies to see her uncle the Earl. Sarah finds out when she arrives that her uncle has died, and all she’s left with for family is her drunkard rake of a cousin. But don’t count Robbie as a complete sot yet he does come through in the end. Sarah is also older and very naive raised relatively sheltered life with some spinsters. But in the end that doesn’t stop her traitorous body from reacting to what she feels.
The Duke of Alvord is an even more of an unlikely person to find in real life let alone in a romance novel. As a 30 year old male, his nickname spread by his vicious cousin Richard is Monk, and shockingly well deserved. But I find these facts to be refreshing in a romance novel. These two people who are relatively innocent in the ways of the bed sheets find themselves unexplainably drawn to one another. It’s nice to see them fight and struggle with it, like a normal person would. Struggling to keep a claim on their morals when wanting to give into the desire that flames between them.
The Naked Duke is an excellent read and if you’re looking for something a little fresh in your historical romance genre this book will do it for you. It is a part of the “Naked” series, and I think it’s a great start to the series. Based on this book I plan without a doubt to continue on and see what the other naked fellows are up to.

LF J. (
j4smine) - CA wrote on 1/18/2009...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I did not find anything humorous at all about this book. Rape-murder, rape-for-hire, and attempted rape. Not in my romances. Also, the American heroine is orphaned, penniless, and has no where to live. She would rather be a paid governess or companion than marry a rich and handsome duke who is courting her and she is attracted to because she feels she is unworthy. Come - on. (IMO-TSTL) And did I mention the hero is a 30-yr-old VIRGIN? I do hope the rest of the series is better than this one.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
The hero of this book is unique in my reading experience. I won't tell you how; it would ruin the surprise.
He's enchanting, but she's not enchanted. Forced into marriage with James (she's compromised), Sarah puts off the inevitable as long as possible. Until all of the ton is talking of the scandal she thought could be kept under wraps. Several murder attempts on James and Sarah spice up the plot--a cousin feels that he should be the duke, and is determined to make it true.
An exciting, fun read!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was on back order when I first requested it at the bookstore, when I finally got it...it was just okay. I liked her other "naked" books better.

Dawn T. (
dterlec) - WI wrote on 1/20/2008...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very good book. This is the first of the Naked series. Other titles are: 'The Naked Marquis', The Nalked Earl', & being released this year 'The Naked Gentlemen'.

Colleen H. (
senhi) wrote on 10/17/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This a great English romance with an American twist. Very enjoyable!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Cute, romantic story.