The Duke is Back
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4.4 • 81 Ratings
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
A wedding is in her future
Miss Sophie Payton might be engaged, but she’s not in love. The only man who ever captured her heart was Phillip Grayson—a soldier who was slain a year ago. But when her stepmother decrees that Sophie will marry Phillip’s cousin, the new Duke of Harlowe, Sophie’s in no position to refuse.
A funeral is in his past
The ton thinks Phillip Grayson died a hero on the battlefields of Europe, but he’s very much alive. While he spent the last year recuperating from his grave injuries in secret at his friend’s estate, his brother was murdered, his cousin took over the title of duke, and the woman he loved—the one he dreamed of every night—apparently moved on without him.
But the duke is back
Phillip has returned to London intent on reclaiming his brother’s title and making the people who killed him pay. He doesn’t understand how Sophie could have betrayed him; she can’t forgive him for letting her believe he was dead. And yet neither can deny that the attraction between them burns hotter than ever. Nothing is as it seems, but perhaps the truth can save them…if it doesn’t kill them first.
Customer Reviews
4 Stars!
4 Stars!! This was such a good book and series! I felt a sense of déjà vu while reading this but I’m not sure I’d read a book like this before. It might be from reading the other books in the series. It can be read as a standalone but the series is great and I’d recommend reading it. The main characters, Phillip and Sophie, were likable and eventually got their HEA ending. I do wish there was an epilogue to wrap up the entire series and a bit more romance but this was still a great read. Lots of intrigue, mystery, murder, whodunnit, long lost lovers, kidnapping, hostages, near death experiences, longing, and plenty of action! I was a little disappointed in Phillip for not pursuing Sophie as much as he should’ve and really would’ve liked an epilogue but I really enjoyed this book and the entire series!
*I received this at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*
The Duke is Back
I liked this book. The hero, Phillip, is a kind loving gentleman - wounded and broken from his time in the war. However, the heroine, Sophie, is more like an eight year old girl - dramatic, immature and not very smart. It was almost creepy when Phillip made love to her. I continued reading because the story was compelling. Sophie’s character suddenly becomes mature and insightful at the end but it is too late to save the nice ending.
Great story!
I have read all 5 books and loved them all. The male and female leads were such great characters. Wished I could meet them in real life!
Highly recommend the series.