Review + Giveaway: Duchess of Sin by Laurel McKee

Title: Duchess of Sin
Author: Laurel McKee
Series: The Daughters of Erin, #2Published: December 1, 2010Pages: 355Genre: Historical romanceMy copy: Provided by publisher in exchange for an honest reviewMy rating: 3.5/5
Favorite quote: "Just try to stay away from me Conlan. I'll find you. I'm a witch, remember?"
summary from the back of the book
Blonde and beautiful Lady Anna Blacknall is in the mood for mischief. Entering Dublin's most notorious den of vice, she finds herself in the arms of a mysterious, emerald-eyed Irishman. And although he is masked, his tender kiss is hauntingly familiar.

Conlan McTeer, Duke of Adair, has come to Dublin to fight for a free Ireland. But he's suddenly reunited with the young Englishwoman who had once claimed his heart, and his passion turns from politics to pleasure. When their sizzling encounter brings danger to Anna's door, she must decide where her loyalties lie-and quickly. For someone will do whatever it takes to destroy Conlan . . . and anyone he dares to love.

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My thoughts:
I have to say that I loved this book because Anna is not a sniveling dolt. She's a bit wild and reckless but not to the point where she puts herself in dangerous situations. Conlan and Anna are great characters who are multi-dimensional and complex.  The attraction between Conlan and Anna is palpable. As much as Conlan tries to push Anna away for her own safety, she pushes back just as hard, not willing to go away without a fight.


Anna has a great relationship with her mother and younger sister, Caroline. Caroline also isn't your typical society girl. Her head is constantly in the books and she wants to marry an older man because he has an impressive library. Anna's mother, Katherine, thinks that romance for her is over but finds herself surprisingly attracted to the least likely person. There were several love stories going on throughout the book but the focus never left Conlan and Anna's romance. I like Anna's sense of adventure. Her personality is the perfect compliment to Conlan's who is intense and a bit dark. When he's around Anna, she brings out the protective and softer side of him. Their attraction is believable and I get what they see in one another.


Duchess of Sin is a great read and not your typical historical romance. Even though this is the second book in the series it can be read as a stand alone. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book which is Caroline's story. We get a sneak peek at the end of Duchess of Sin and my interest is definitely piqued.

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Giveaway

Thanks to the Hachette Group I have 3 copies of Duchess of Sin to give away

Contest rules:

-U.S. and Canada residents only
-No P.O. Boxes, please. 

-Contest ends December 17, 2010 at 11:59pm EST

-The winner will be posted and have 72 hours to contact me via email with their mailing information. If I don't get a response within said time frame, I will pick a new winner. Winners will be selected using random.org.

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**NOTE: Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means if you win the same title in two or more contests, you will receive only one copy of the title in the mail**

**Giveaway copies will be sent directly to the winners from the publisher**