No Other Duke But You
A Playful Brides Novel
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Publisher Description
Bestselling author Valerie Bowman sets the stage in Regency England for her Playful Brides series, where couples' misadventures on the way to the altar are witty, romantic romps based on some of the world's most beloved plays. The eleventh book in the series, No Other Duke But You, is inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
SINGLE LADY SEEKS DUKE
Lady Delilah Montebank has her marital sights set on the Duke of Branville. There’s just one problem: he barely knows she exists. But no matter, she’s got a plan to win him over with her charm, her wit—and perhaps the love potion she has in her possession wouldn’t hurt her cause...
Lord Thomas Hobbs, Duke of Huntley, thinks his best friend Delilah’s quest to become a duchess is ridiculous. He’s always said he’d rather give up all the brandy in London than commit to one person for life. Besides, he knows that Delilah’s love potion can’t possibly win over Branville...since she accidentally gave it to him instead. But perhaps this is the excuse he needs to show her he’s always loved her...
Delilah can’t believe she gave the potion to the wrong duke. Then again, Delilah could do a lot worse than win the hand of her handsome best friend. Could it be that the right duke has been before her eyes all along?
The Playful Brides novels are:
“Wholly satisfying.”—USA Today
“Smart and sensual.”—RT Book Reviews
“Delicious.” —Kirkus Reviews
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
With a touch of Emma in its endearing heroine, No Other Duke but You is a Regency romance with a heart full of laughter and Jane Austen–like wit. Free-spirited Lady Delilah is more interested in matchmaking for others than getting married herself, but when her mother gives her an ultimatum, she sets her sights on the extremely desirable Duke of Branville. Add in a love potion and a second duke waiting in the wings, and you have a book with a plot that’s as lively as its characters. We adore this addition to Valerie Bowman’s Playful Brides series.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bowman's witty 11th Playful Brides Regency (after Mr. Hunt, I Presume) highlights how love can develop between two close friends. Lady Delilah Montebank is best friends with Thomas Hobbs, Duke of Huntley. Delilah's mother will force her to marry Clarence Hilton, heir to an earldom, if she doesn't secure a better offer of marriage by her birthday in just over a month. A desperate Delilah sets her sights on the Duke of Branville. Though Delilah has always enjoyed her friendship with Thomas, she is confused when the play they are in together calls for them to kiss, and the kiss ignites romantic sparks. Still hoping to marry Branville, Delilah purchases a love potion to make him fall in love with her, but accidentally sprinkles the potion on Thomas instead. When Thomas formally offers to court Delilah, she fears it's only because of the potion and foists him off, unwilling to trick him into marriage. He must convince her his interest is real. Regency fans will adore this charming tale and its cast of memorable characters.
Customer Reviews
Not to be taken seriously
Matchmaker Delilah Mountebank must matchmake for herself to avoid her mother marrying her off to an obnoxious man. Unfortunately she let her mother goad her into naming a specific gentleman, who she swears will make her an offer by the end of the following month. Now the clumsy and ungraceful Delilah must try to impress the gentleman, amidst a host of other young women vying for his attention. Little does she realise that her best friend, the Duke of Huntley has been in love with her for years. What follows is a series of mishaps and misadventures that rather mirrors the show A Midsummers Night Dream they are putting on for charity.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.