No Other Duke Will Do

October 15, 2017

There is no way Julian St. David, Duke of Haverford, is going to marry, or even choose a bride, until he's dealt with his family's enormous debt and gotten things back on an even keel--not even when his well-meaning but meddlesome sister plans an extravagant, three-week-long house party filled with eligible, hopeful young ladies, all for the purpose of securing for Julian a rich wife. Yet sensible Elizabeth Windham is a breath of fresh air, and though planning to remain merely friends, they can't ignore the feelings growing between them. An honorable, caring hero determined to do the right thing and a smart, insightful heroine who helps him to see what is important deal with interfering siblings, a vengeful foe, and their own evolving if somewhat inconvenient attraction. Fascinating secondary characters (several of whom have their own romances), a beautifully depicted Welsh setting, and a striking literary collection that will warm the hearts of librarians and bibliophiles are welcome additions. VERDICT Compelling, sympathetic characters and a rare blend of passion and humor result in another exquisite gem from a master of the genre. Gorgeously done. Burrowes (Too Scot To Handle) lives in rural Maryland.

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Narrator James Langton gives a dynamic reading of Book 3 in the Windham Bride series. Langton charms the listener while introducing the lords and ladies at the Duke of Haverford's house party at his castle in Wales. To tell the story of the dashing duke, Julian, and the bluestocking heiress, Elizabeth, Langton uses his immense talent with accents and stylish wordplay to dramatize their bond. The perfect backdrop for romance is set as Julian and Elizabeth explore the castle, the grounds, and each other. As the party's ending nears, Julian, who has been saddled with debts from his father, searches to create a secure future that will allow him to choose Elizabeth as his duchess. S.H. Winner of AudioFIle Earphones Award � AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine