The Diamond and the Duke, Christi Caldwell
The Diamond and the Duke, Christi Caldwell
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The Diamond and the Duke

Author: Christi Caldwell

Narrator: Mary Jane Wells

Unabridged: 9 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 02/20/2024


Synopsis

When a wounded soldier and self-proclaimed "beast" finds unlikely friendship with a headstrong and unconventional beauty, they quickly find themselves weaving a tale as old as time…
 
Despite a hero’s return to England from the Napoleonic Wars, Wesley Audley isolates from the ton. Deep wounds from the horrors of combat—and the despair of a broken heart—left him scarred. As he struggles to cope and resume his place in Polite Society, Wesley is quick to cut himself off from everyone…except for Ellie Balfour. 
 
Independent and strong-willed, Ellie has dreams of captaining her own husband-free life and a penchant for meddling in other’s business. She knows befriending Wesley is a risk but Ellie can’t bear to see his heartache. Nor can she seem to silence all the temptingly intimate thoughts his nearness provokes. 
 
But Ellie is yet to face a battle she can’t win—and Wesley’s heart is worth the fight. If only her campaigns ever went to plan…

About The Author

Christi Caldwell is the USA Today bestselling author of the Sinful Brides series and the Heart of a Duke series. She blames novelist Judith McNaught for luring her into the world of historical romance. When Christi was at the University of Connecticut, she began writing her own tales of love—ones where even the most perfect heroes and heroines had imperfections. She learned to enjoy torturing her couples before they earned their well-deserved happily ever after. Christi lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she spends her time writing, and being a mommy to the most inspiring little boy and empathetic, spirited girls who, with their mischievous twin antics, offer an endless source of story ideas!


Reviews

Goodreads review by Denise on February 23, 2024

BOOK REVIEW: The Diamond and the Duke by Christi Caldwell Series: All The Duke's Sins | Book 3 2024 Publication Date: February 20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ T.I.M.E. Most Anticipated Books Of 2024 T.I.M.E. BEST BOOK REVIEW: A testament to those who find love early... And love forever... ✨😎✨ ♡ T.I.M.E. TIP: Although this is a......more

Goodreads review by Pam on March 04, 2024

This is my 85th book by Christi Caldwell. I read 2 of her books in 2013 but didn’t pick her up again faithfully until 2015. She is such a good author and I love her writing. She always has great stories and depending on the book, well written sex scenes (some don't have much and some even had none)......more

Goodreads review by Sandra on February 20, 2024

THE DIAMOND AND THE DUKE is the third book in the All The Duke's Sins Regency Historical Romance series and can absolutely be read as a standalone. Author Christi Caldwell is a pro at weaving in any needed backstory, however; I highly recommend the first two books in this series. Readers will benefi......more

Goodreads review by claire - plants.and.romance on February 20, 2024

Lady Eleanor Balfour (aka Ellie) had decided it's her destiny to be a spinster. Being abused by her father for many years, she does not wish for a husband to treat her the same as her father did. Understandable. But Wesley, a soldier, comes back from war wounded and with likely PTSD. Wesley finds hi......more

Goodreads review by ToriLovesHea’s on February 26, 2024

I am a little baffled that this had as many editing issues as it did from a major publisher but there were several times I had to flip back and forth between chapters to make sure I wasn’t losing my mind. The MC’s nieces and nephews (since their siblings are married) changed ages, names, and like…am......more


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Praise for Christi Caldwell

“Ribboned with subtleties about gender roles and class expectations that make this novel both thoughtful and delightful all at once.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Along Came a Lady
 
"Christi Caldwell's crisp, sparkling writing is infused with emotion, passion, and a belief in the healing power of love. This is terrific Regency romance!"—Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author

"Emotional, funny, and filled with passion—everything I want in a romance.”—Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author of The Duchess Hunt on Along Came a Lady

“What historical romance is meant to be. I devoured every word. Christi Caldwell has become one of my favorite authors.”—Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author 

"A charming, romantic love story that shows Regency romance isn't just about dukes and duchesses and love isn't just for the upper classes."—Maya Rodale, USA Today bestselling author on Along Came a Lady

"A must-read for both fans and newcomers to Caldwell’s work.”—Library Journal

“Packed with familial warmth and peppered with humor…An endearing romance.”—Kirkus on Desperately Seeking a Duchess