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Group Challenges and Buddy Reads > "Buddy Read" - No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels #3) by Sarah MacLean (Start Date: May, 2015)

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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments


No Good Duke Goes Unpunished Rules of Scandals #3, by Sarah MacLean

A rogue ruined . . .

He is the Killer Duke, accused of murdering Mara Lowe on the eve of her wedding. With no memory of that fateful night, Temple has reigned over the darkest of London’s corners for twelve years, wealthy and powerful, but beyond redemption. Until one night, Mara resurfaces, offering the one thing he’s dreamed of . . . absolution.

A lady returned . . .

Mara planned never to return to the world from which she’d run, but when her brother falls deep into debt at Temple’s exclusive casino, she has no choice but to offer Temple a trade that ends in her returning to society and proving to the world what only she knows . . . that he is no killer.

A scandal revealed . . .

It’s a fine trade, until Temple realizes that the lady—and her past—are more than they seem. It will take every bit of his strength to resist the pull of this mysterious, maddening woman who seems willing to risk everything for honor . . . and to keep from putting himself on the line for love.

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We are planing to start an informal "buddy read" of this one in May, 2015. Please join us.



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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Reserved.


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments I have cover #1, but I like the covers to #2 and #5 above.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Yes, our English language cover is very green , isn't it.

I loved the last book which most people think is the best in the series. It will be interesting what we all think of this book 3.


message 5: by Elaine (last edited Apr 11, 2015 11:47AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Elaine I have cover 4.
I thought Mara was a bit of a b**ch!...lol
But I would like to read it again.

Please put me down for this.


Silvia | 587 comments I just started book 2, I'm in for this one too!


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome, Lisa, Elaine, and Silvia!


Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments I'll be reading this one too. I still need to start the second book.


Silvia | 587 comments I can't wait for this one, I loved Pippa and Cross in the last book, now Temple's turn for an HEA!


Phoenix (Online Elf) | 2061 comments Welcome, Nikki♥. Glad you're excited, Silvia. That bodes well.


Tyler Leigh | 121 comments I recently finished the first two, so I'd love to take part in this buddy read.


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Neat!


Chris (cdavies1951) | 266 comments So good!


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments I'm starting tonight.


Tyler Leigh | 121 comments I'm starting now. I have been loving this series.


Tyler Leigh | 121 comments I'm starting now. I have been loving this series.


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June (ladyjune) | 630 comments Have fun read, Lisa and Tyler :)
Temple was great in this book, but I wasn't as impressed with the heroine. Chase kinda stole the show, and West too.


Chris (cdavies1951) | 266 comments Chase was a surprise!


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Sorry, I've been a bit delayed getting to this. Should be able to catch up by the end of the week. I really should learn not to overcommit myself to reading challenges, Sigh.


Silvia | 587 comments I'm going to start this at the end of the week. Can't wait!! ; )


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Up to Chapter 12.

I wasn't sure how much I was going to like this on the premise. But, I really am.

(view spoiler)


Silvia | 587 comments Glad you're liking it Lisa! I'm just into the first chapter and so far so good! ; )


Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments I finished a few days ago. I liked it, but it wasn't my favorite in the series. I really didn't care for Mara.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments I finished too. I agree Nikki, very readable but (view spoiler)


Elaine Just finished and am still of the opinion that I dislike Mara.
I agree with you Nikki - my least favourite of the series.


Silvia | 587 comments I'm only 40% into and so far I'm loving it! ; )


Silvia | 587 comments I'm starting to wonder if(view spoiler)hmmmmmmm!?


Silvia | 587 comments @54% I'm furious at (view spoiler)


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June (ladyjune) | 630 comments Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "I finished too. I agree Nikki, very readable but not as good as Cross and Pippa.."

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So what do you ladies think about the twist in the end of the book? Were you surprised or did you guess it already?


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Ah, thank you June. So I was on the right track.

I spoiled the surprise for myself by seeing the blurb on the back of the last book when I bought it ahead of time. But it is a great twist especially for those who read the earlier series.

I'm looking forward to finishing of the series with you all next month.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Silvia wrote: "@54% I'm furious at [spoilers removed]"

A lot of readers felt that way, Silvia.


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June (ladyjune) | 630 comments Oh forgot to add, for everyone read Pippa before, we already saw Anna before (view spoiler)


Tyler Leigh | 121 comments I just finished and I really liked it! I also spoiled the surprise by reading the blurb for the next book. But instead of ruining it for me, I was giddy for the reveal. I can't wait for the next book.


Silvia | 587 comments Tyler Leigh wrote: "I just finished and I really liked it! I also spoiled the surprise by reading the blurb for the next book. But instead of ruining it for me, I was giddy for the reveal. I can't wait for the next book."

Me too! I want to know if Bourne, Cross, and Temple knew that he was a she!! Very interesting!


Tyler Leigh | 121 comments Silvia wrote: "Tyler Leigh wrote: "I just finished and I really liked it! I also spoiled the surprise by reading the blurb for the next book. But instead of ruining it for me, I was giddy for the reveal. I can't ..."

Silvia, they definitely knew! (view spoiler)


Silvia | 587 comments Tyler Leigh wrote: "Silvia wrote: "Tyler Leigh wrote: "I just finished and I really liked it! I also spoiled the surprise by reading the blurb for the next book. But instead of ruining it for me, I was giddy for the r..."

Tyler Leigh - you know I was wondering who that Anna woman was! Good catch!


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June (ladyjune) | 630 comments @Silvia @Tyler Leigh did you read the previous series with the Ralstons?

Yes (view spoiler)


Silvia | 587 comments June wrote: "@Silvia @Tyler Leigh did you read the previous series with the Ralstons?

Yes [spoilers removed]"


Not sure. Is it the The Love by Numbers series?


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Yes, Silvia that's it.


Tyler Leigh | 121 comments June wrote: "@Silvia @Tyler Leigh did you read the previous series with the Ralstons?

Yes [spoilers removed]"


I knew it!!!


Silvia | 587 comments So Chase is (view spoiler)


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June (ladyjune) | 630 comments Silvia wrote: "So Chase is [spoilers removed]"

Yes :)


Silvia | 587 comments June wrote: "Silvia wrote: "So Chase is [spoilers removed]"

Yes :)"


Very interesting!


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments So, are you all reading Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #4) by Sarah MacLean for June? If so, I'll set up a thread.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Yes, thank you LIsa Kay. That would be great. I can't wait to finish the series.


Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments I plan on reading it in June also.


Silvia | 587 comments I'll be reading it too! ; )


Tyler Leigh | 121 comments I would definitely be in for that :)


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Finally got the thread up, ladies. The tread for Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover is HERE!


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