Duke I Once Knew, The, Olivia Drake
Duke I Once Knew, The, Olivia Drake
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Duke I Once Knew, The

Author: Olivia Drake

Narrator: Helen Lloyd

Unabridged: 10 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/07/2019

Synopsis

For years, Abigail Linton devoted herself to caring for her parents and her siblings children. Now, eager to create a life of her own, Abby seizes upon a position as a governess on a neighboring estate. Unfortunately, her absentee employer is Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell, the notorious rake who once broke her youthful heart. But since he hasnt set foot on his estate for fifteen years, Abby assumes shell never have to lay eyes on him ever again. Then, from out of nowhere, Max appears. He is stunned to come face-to-face with the girl he fell for years agobefore he went away and she stopped writing to him...even though Abby swears that he is the one who left her without a word. Could it be that this spirited, witty spinster has won Maxs heart all over againand that they may have a second chance at love?

About Olivia Drake

Olivia Drake is an experienced author who has written numerous romance novels. The recipient of the Golden Heart Award, the Best Historical Romantic Suspense, the Best Regency Historical, and the prestigious Rita Award from Romance Writers of America, she also writes under the pen name Barbara Dawson Smith. She currently resides with her husband and their pair of feisty cats in Houston, Texas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris on December 11, 2018

Perfect change of pace and sweet romance. 3.5 stars ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is one book that I had a love/hate relationship with. I loved the theme. Older women in the Regency era definitely were frowned upon when it came time to try and marry. Plus, I love the second chance romance portion too. So s......more

Goodreads review by WhiskeyintheJar on December 23, 2018

2.5 stars I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Though she loved her family dearly , she yearned for something more. Something of her own choosing. First in the Unlikely Duchesses series, we have a h......more

Goodreads review by Lover of Romance on December 16, 2018

This review was originally posted onAddicted To RomanceI received this book for free from St. Martin's Paperbacks in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Duke I Once Knew is the first book in the newest series by Olivia Drake. I......more

Goodreads review by Debby *BabyDee* on October 26, 2018

First time read by Olivia Drake. The “Duke I Once Knew” was a very nice read that had me turning pages at certain parts of the story. The pacing of the story was very good, and I thought the HEA could have been done a bit better than what was presented in the story. I did feel that the author rushed......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on September 29, 2021

The h gives up her youth to take care of her family. By the time she is 30yrs old her ungrateful family is arguing who gets to keep her. They all want her bc she's helpful but she wants her own life. She takes a job as a governess for her ex's sister. He hasn't been back in 15 years. Surprise! surpr......more

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