The Duke Alone, Christi Caldwell
The Duke Alone, Christi Caldwell
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The Duke Alone

Author: Christi Caldwell

Narrator: Timothy Campbell

Unabridged: 8 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/18/2022


Synopsis

For an abandoned lady and a reclusive duke, the winter season brings a swirl of romance—and danger—in a bracing novel by USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell.Lady Myrtle McQuoid has always felt a little forgotten, and this season is no exception. When her boisterous family vacates their London townhouse for the country, Myrtle finds she’s been left behind. But she just needs to stay warm, keep her belly full, and distract herself until her relatives realize their mistake and turn back to collect her. Surely that won’t take long.Brooding widower Val Bancroft, the Duke of Aragon, has shut himself off from the world. He craves blessed solitude—a loyal dog, a silent house, and his own company are all he requires. Certainly not the nonstop chattering of the joyful, opinionated young woman next door.But with a potential threat lurking in the winter shadows, Myrtle may need to pluck up the nerve to approach the reclusive duke. And Val is not one to turn his back on a vulnerable lady.Amid the silent nights of London, beneath a blanket of snow, could the light of a new, warm love be kindling?

About Christi Caldwell

Christi Caldwell is the USA Today bestselling author of eleven series, including Wantons of Waverton, Lost Lords of London, Sinful Brides, Wicked Wallflowers, and Heart of a Duke. 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 the Piedmont region of North Carolina, where she spends her time writing and baking with her twin girls and courageous son. For more information visit www.christicaldwell.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Robin on October 23, 2022

This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart Review copy was received from . This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. 3.5 hearts I guess I should have guessedThe Duke Alone was a holiday story by the synopsis but I totally missed that before starting to read.......more

Goodreads review by Debby *BabyDee* on September 01, 2022

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and publisher, Montlake. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Rating: 2/5 Stars Publishing: October 18, 2022 Series: Stand Alone Pages: 319 Christi Caldwell is one of my favorite authors and I was delighted to get the opportunit......more

Goodreads review by Southern Lady Reads on December 26, 2022

Cute little snowy-season holiday regency romance! Definitely, more on the virginal maiden/slightly older guy side if you're into that? (Personally, that's a trope I'm starting to find highly tiresome - however, while I was falling asleep on the plane the audiobook of this was available with distinct......more

Goodreads review by ❁ lilyreadsromance on November 25, 2022

Looking for a good mashup between regency romance and the Home Alone movie? Go no further, this is it.......more

Goodreads review by Karen on November 06, 2022

The heroine is annoying. I see why her family ignores her and forgot about her. The hero had to acknowledge her; she was the only one who spoke to him.......more


Quotes

“Caldwell’s chaste, emotional romance will charm readers looking for a Christmas story that mixes melancholy with joy.” Library Journal“Caldwell’s humor, which often toes the line into farce, lightens the gloom of loneliness around the characters, and she hits every beat of the romance formula with charm and clever pacing. Sheer fun for readers who adore Pride and Prejudice, Christmas, and dogs.” Historical Novels Review