A Duke at the Door
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- £6.99
Publisher Description
“Susanna Allen's writing is SO GOOD. It sucked me right in.” —Julia Quinn for A Wolf in Duke’s Clothing
Alwyn ap Lewin, the lion-shifter Duke of Llewellyn, is free from captivity but locked away from himself, refusing his true form even as his strength fades. Tabitha Barrington, an intelligent and compassionate apothecary, is the only one willing to risk her heart and reputation to help him heal, both physically and emotionally. Together, they must face the suspicion of their world and the scars of their pasts, discovering hope and belonging in a place where few believe love can last.
Set in the enchanting, inclusive world of Lowell Hall, this Regency paranormal romance blends supernatural intrigue with elegant historical detail and tongue-in-cheek humor. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton with a shapeshifter twist, A Duke at the Door is a moving tale of courage, found family, and the power of love to restore even the most wounded soul.
Praise for A Wolf in Duke's Clothing:
"Sparkling wit, scrumptious chemistry!"—Grace Burrowes, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
"A playful mix of humor, fantasy, and Regency romance."—Publishers Weekly
"Sparkling dialogue and steamy chemistry."—Kirkus Reviews
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Allen's delightful third Shapeshifters of the Beau Monde paranormal Regency romance (after A Most Unusual Duke) delivers all the distinctive, well-rounded characters that readers expect while expanding the warmhearted, inclusive world of the series. Tabitha Barrington, 35, spent her marriageable years traveling the world with her scholarly brother, Timothy. Now the pair have landed in England, where they find employment with the Duke of Lowell's family, Timothy as a tutor and Tabitha as the resident apothecary. Alwyn ap Lewin, Duke of Llewellyn, is a lion shape-shifter who spent years trapped in his animal form as part of a travelling circus. When Prince George consigns the newly human Alwyn to the Lowell estate to recover both his humanity and control over his lion form, Alwyn proves the one patient who challenges Tabitha's skills. As the pair begin a delicate dance toward love and healing, they run up against several obstacles, among them Tabitha's non-shifter status and cautious nature: "Her bones were knit together with prudence, their marrow a sober core, her every thought and deed logical and judicious." The diversity of the cast and casual acceptance of queerness at Lowell Hall are as refreshing as the constant subversion of historical romance tropes. This is Allen's best yet.
