The Duke Who Loved Me

Name: The Duke Who Loved Me
Rating: 4.666666507720947 (9 reviews)

Jane Ashford

Aug 2021 · The Duke's Estates Book 1 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

4.7

9 reviews

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Fans of Bridgerton will fall in love with this sparkling Regency romance from bestselling author Jane Ashford featuring:

A duke accustomed to getting his own way
A lady determined to teach him a thing or two about love
Delicious opposites-attract romance
Glittering detail and banter

First in a new series!

James Cantrell, the new Duke of Tereford, has inherited a dukedom in disarray and is overwhelmed by his unaccustomed responsibilities. Then he gets an idea. Cecelia Vainsmede served as liaison between James and her father, and she knows a great deal about business matters, his own in particular. She's also quite pretty. Ever the pragmatist, he suggests a marriage of convenience.

Cecelia has always been good at working with James, but she doesn't understand how he can be so obtuse. He clearly doesn't realize that he's the duke she's always wished for, or that his offer is an insult. But when a German prince arrives in London and immediately sets out to woo Cecelia, James will have to come to terms with what he really feels for her. Is running away worth the cost of losing her, or will the duke dare to win her once and for all?

Praise for Jane Ashford's historical romances:

"Humor, drama, mystery, romance, intrigue, and a surprising ending. I can't wait to read the other books in the series."—Harlequin Junkie Top Pick for How to Cross a Marquess

"[A]n irresistibly sweet literary confection."—Booklist for Earl to the Rescue

"Filled with wit and charm."—Fresh Fiction for Nothing Like a Duke

Ratings and reviews

4.7

9 reviews

Viper Spaulding

31 August 2021

Loved this sparkling romance! Friends since childhood, James and Cecelia find their friendship slowly evolving as he assumes the duties of his new title. I love stories where the characters have a lot of personal growth ahead of them, and the transformation James goes through was divine. He really has a lot to learn about himself, his buried feelings, and the extent of his love for Cecelia. Cecelia is a strong, confident woman, more than capable of challenging James when he needs it. No one knows him better, and it's their history together that gives such depth to their relationship. I loved the writing style, the vibrant character development, and the heartfelt, witty dialogue. I wish the HEA had been a little more detailed, but it was still very satisfying. I look forward to reading more from this author. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Moon Fox

20 August 2021

I was excited to read this book and while I felt it had a lot of potential and I liked it, I also get left feeling unsatisfied and frustrated. The story itself I thought was quite good and the concept behind it appealed to me. As for the main characters, James was certainly clueless but not to the point of being unredeemable and I genuinely liked Cecelia. I liked them together and because the story appealed to me I felt invested in this couple. Unfortunately, I thought things sort of went frustratingly awry as the storyline unfolds and then "BOOM", the book is over. So yeah, unsatisfying. I will say there are some very intriguing secondary characters here and even though I wouldn't classify this book as an all out winner, it was pretty good. This is my frank review that I am posting of my own volition.

Simi Thomas

21 March 2024

It is a lovely story of two distinct individuals who are perfect for each other and in love, but it took them some time and certain situations to realise it!

About the author

Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely. She’s written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published all over Europe as well as in the United States. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award. Find her on the web at www.janeashford.com and facebook.com/janeashfordwriter. If you’d like to receive her monthly newsletter, you can sign up at either of those sites.

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