Give the Devil His Duke
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Set against the Bridgerton-era backdrop of Regency London, Anna Bradley’s witty and sexy new trilogy sets fiercely alpha dukes against the duchesses who are determined to transform their delinquent husbands by any means necessary. A delight for fans of Mary Jo Putney, Sabrina Jeffries, Ella Quinn, Diana Quincy and Julia Quinn.
One should never judge a duke by his cover. As far as London society knows, Giles Drew, the Duke of Basingstoke, is everything a proper aristocrat ought to be. But when a notorious scandal sheet publishes details of Giles’s questionable bedroom antics, only one bride can salvage his reputation.
Prim and penniless, Francesca Stanhope has resigned herself to a season full of the ton’s snickering—until the Duke of Basingstoke’s dizzying courtship transforms her fate. Yet wedded bliss quickly turns into a clash of wills as Franny realizes her handsome duke is a devil in disguise.
But beneath the newlywed’s skirmishes lies scorching heat. And while each attempts to tame the other, the truth is that this unconventional union may be all either could ever desire . . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bradley (The Virgin Who Captured a Viscount) launches her Drop Dead Dukes series with a sexy but occasionally frustrating Regency about feuding families who plan to reconcile through marriage. Lady Francesca Stanhope's world collapsed 10 years ago when her mother was "ruined" by the late Duke of Basingstoke, who then killed her father in a duel. Franny's Uncle Edward inherited her father's estate, forcing his sister-in-law and niece to leave London for remote Herefordshire. Now Franny accepts an invitation to participate in the London season, planning to confront Edward and persuade him to support her ailing mother. When she first goes to visit him, however, she runs into the new Duke of Basingstoke, who, to distance himself from the earlier generation's scandal, plans to propose to her cousin, Susannah. Upon meeting Franny, however, he reevaluates which Stanhope woman is right for him, much to Edward's chagrin. When scandal strikes anew and the Basingstoke reputation is at stake once more, he proposes to Franny in a panic—but to make the marriage work, the lofty duke must learn to put someone else first. Though the chemistry between the leads is undeniably strong, the characters' motivations are not always intelligible, leading to some unfortunate plot holes. Bradley's off to a rocky start.
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I agree…
A nice enough story but I agree with the other reviewer. The first half a chapter three was off-putting and unnecessary to the story. A decent editor would have crossed it out.
I Loved It!
I loved this book. I love when the women have a spark of fire and the gentlemen truly learn of love. A great read… it looks like I finally found another author I like… on to the next one!
Interesting Story, Strong Characters
Lady Francesca Stanhope comes to London to confront her uncle about the shabby way he has treated her and her mother since her father died ten years ago. While waiting for the opportunity to talk to her uncle, she is sponsored by Lady Crump. She is not fashionable, and is teased and laughed at by other young ladies, as well of the Duke of Bassingstoke. Giles wants to redeem the family’s reputation after a horrid scandal created by his father. That scandal is the reason Francesca and her mother are ostracized. It seems that any interaction between Giles and Francesca is fodder for gossip in the scandal sheets, and they are soon the center of another scandal. When her cousin jilts him and elopes, Giles proposes to Francesca. It doesn’t matter that he is attracted to her, he needs this to quell the scandal. Things become unpleasant when Francesca discovers his reason for marrying her. Is their marriage ruined? Who continues to feed stories to the scandal sheets about them? This is a wonderful beginning for the Drop Dead Dukes series. The story is interesting and the main characters are strong. There is some tension, some twists and surprises, and a mystery. The romance can definitely be defined a slow-burn. Even though they didn’t get off to the best start, there is a happy ending.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.