Published: Nov. 27, 2012
Words: 28,910 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301014910

Short description

Miss Audrey Ellis has failed to catch a wealthy, titled husband in her two London Seasons,and merely wishes to return to her quiet country life, leaving high society behind her for good. But when an unexpected encounter brings the Duke of Halford into her life, she will have to decide if she has the courage to change her prudent, unadventurous plans and reach for something more.

Extended description

Please be advised: This is a novella. It is not a full length book. Thank you!

Miss Audrey Ellis is miserable. She hates London, high society and their famed Marriage Mart. All she wants is to return home to her father's country estate, never to be forced to endure the sly, subtle stings of the other, more elegant and refined, debutantes. But when Audrey meets a man with whom she shares an instant connection, she realizes she might have to give up her carefully laid plans, if she wants something more.
William Langston, the Duke of Halford wasn't looking for love. He had come to Town looking for his sister's blackmailer, in fact, hoping to head off a scandal in the making. But the Viscount of Claremont is more elusive than Will was prepared for, and leads him on a chase through society's drawing rooms and balls. Will finds himself distracted from his mission by Audrey's fresh beauty and lack of pretension, something scarce in his rarefied world.
The pair are drawn together despite th.. (Read more) Please be advised: This is a novella. It is not a full length book. Thank you!

Miss Audrey Ellis is miserable. She hates London, high society and their famed Marriage Mart. All she wants is to return home to her father's country estate, never to be forced to endure the sly, subtle stings of the other, more elegant and refined, debutantes. But when Audrey meets a man with whom she shares an instant connection, she realizes she might have to give up her carefully laid plans, if she wants something more.
William Langston, the Duke of Halford wasn't looking for love. He had come to Town looking for his sister's blackmailer, in fact, hoping to head off a scandal in the making. But the Viscount of Claremont is more elusive than Will was prepared for, and leads him on a chase through society's drawing rooms and balls. Will finds himself distracted from his mission by Audrey's fresh beauty and lack of pretension, something scarce in his rarefied world.
The pair are drawn together despite their differences, but soon scandal looms, rumors spread...and danger is closer than ever before.
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historical romance, regency romance, novella, duke, romance 1800s

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Review by: Melody May on Dec. 06, 2012 :
All right, I did said at the beginning of the month, I might be posting more than one review. Since December is a crazy month, here is another review.

Well, today's selection is a sweet read that has nothing to do with Christmas, but still a sweet read. Olivia Kelly has just written a novella called The Lady and the Duke. I would like to share with you what it's about and my thoughts.

Miss Audrey Ellis is on her second season and would like nothing more than to go back home in the country. However, her mother has other plans. Lady Witte would love to see her daughter married to someone with a title, maybe even a Duke. What are you going to do with a mother like that?

William Langston, the Duke of Halford, came to London to figure out why his sweet sister was being blackmail by Viscount Claremont. Since that had to come first there was really no time to partake in the season. After all he's not really in the market to find a bride. Although, Will kind of crashed into Audrey and nothing is ever quite the same.

Truly a sweet read. Here's why: Audrey is a darling girl even though she tends to be klutzy with her head in the clouds at times, and would prefer to be reading a book. Nothing wrong with blue-stocking tendency. Then you have William and his dimples. You gotta love a hero with dimples, I don't know what it is about dimples. Anyways. I really enjoyed there awkward encounters and how he forgets the main purpose for his London visit. I liked the story. I also like how the heroine tries to be herself even when it's not popular. I enjoy seeing how Will is willing to accept her the way she is. So, if you are looking for a quick "sweet" read, I would no further and checkout The Lady and the Duke.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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