When a Duke Says I Do
May 2011 · Lords and Ladies Series Book 1 · Zebra Books
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The heart has plans of its own in this delightful series opener. “Goodger’s Regency debut abounds with quiet charm.”—Publishers Weekly
Miss Elsie Stanhope resided in Nottinghamshire, an area so rich in titled gentlemen, so felicitous for marriage-minded mamas, it was called “the Dukeries.” Indeed, Elsie had been betrothed since childhood to the heir of a dukedom. She had no expectation it would be a love match. Still less that she would enter into a shockingly scandalous affair with an altogether different sort of lover. And the very last thing she imagined was that the mysteries of his birth would be unraveled with as many unforeseen twists and turns as the deepest secrets of her heart.
“One of the most sweetly emotional stories I’ve read in ages . . . truly pulls at the heartstrings.”—All About Romance
Praise for the writing of Jane Goodger
“Gentle humor, witty banter, and attractive characters.”—Library Journal
“A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.”—Romantic Times
Miss Elsie Stanhope resided in Nottinghamshire, an area so rich in titled gentlemen, so felicitous for marriage-minded mamas, it was called “the Dukeries.” Indeed, Elsie had been betrothed since childhood to the heir of a dukedom. She had no expectation it would be a love match. Still less that she would enter into a shockingly scandalous affair with an altogether different sort of lover. And the very last thing she imagined was that the mysteries of his birth would be unraveled with as many unforeseen twists and turns as the deepest secrets of her heart.
“One of the most sweetly emotional stories I’ve read in ages . . . truly pulls at the heartstrings.”—All About Romance
Praise for the writing of Jane Goodger
“Gentle humor, witty banter, and attractive characters.”—Library Journal
“A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.”—Romantic Times
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4.5
62 reviews
Christine Fredriksen
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March 20, 2019
I liked this book, and yet found it hard to read sometimes. It was a lot less lighthearted than the usual romance novel. It dealt with real issues like overcoming anxiety, post traumatic stress, selective mutism, botulism, coping with loss, etc. The star crossed lovers theme was touching, and yet the real emotional challenges for the characters often made me feel sad and anxious. It is a well written book, but be advised that the issues are raw and may not be the light romance journey you're seeking.
3 people found this review helpful
Virginia Hanley
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January 12, 2015
A woman's book to treasure. I love a happy ending. I dislike books that leave you hanging. A happy resolution is how it should be done in my opinion.
1 person found this review helpful
Jessica La'Day
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January 24, 2016
I like this read it stepped out of the normal pattern of conventional historical reads for me. So i couldn't put it down until the end.
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About the author
Jane Goodger lives in Rhode Island with her husband and three children. Jane, a former journalist, has written numerous historical romances. When she isn’t writing, she’s reading, walking, playing with her kids, or anything else completely unrelated to cleaning a house. You can visit her website at www.janegoodger.com.
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