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Dukes in Danger

Always Be My Duchess (Taming of the Dukes #1) by Amalie Howard

historical romance

Forever, April 11, 2023

from chapter 3: "Woman's intelligence. The dread of the patriarchy and the scourge of the aristocracy. Provocative at best, deadly at worst."

The Duke Who Ravaged Me (Rebellious Brides #4) by Diana Quincy

historical romance

Loveswept, April 2018

Double trouble becomes a triple threat.

One Duke Down (Rogues to Lovers #2) by Anna Bennett

historical romance

St. Martin's, January 2023

A fisherwoman catches a whole lot more than she expected to find in her net.

A Scandalous Kind of Duke (Longhope Abbey #3) by Mia Vincy

historical romance

Inner Ballad Press, September 2022

Childhood friends-to-lovers situationship leads to crossroads, betrayals, fisticuffs, duels, and declarations.

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A Tempest at Sea (Lady Sherlock #7) by Sherry Thomas

historical mystery

Berkley, March 2023

from chapter 27: Charlotte, too, very much enjoyed being alone. But she was fortunate: Those who loved her never saw her inclination toward solitude as something that needed to be overturned to make room for them.

This historical mystery exudes some clever Mission: Impossible vibes along with engaging tenderness and a playful buoyancy despite addressing serious themes handled with deft nuance. Plus, Charlotte and Ash interactions abound.*

*They are my primary reason for reading this most excellent series. The intrigue and all of the other notable elements are lovely perks.

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