The Duke Deal, Valerie Bowman
The Duke Deal, Valerie Bowman
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The Duke Deal

Author: Valerie Bowman

Narrator: Jessica Bright

Unabridged: 5 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/28/2023

Synopsis

When Veronica said "I do" to Sebastian Sinclair, Duke of Edgefield, she thought all her dreams had come true. He was dashing and doting, and she absolutely adored him—until he betrayed her trust, shattering their marriage, and her heart, into a million tiny bits. She hasn't seen her husband in the two years since, and she'd just as soon make it twenty. But when she learns that her beloved grandfather's dying wish is for her and Sebastian to attend the family's Christmastide celebration, she swallows her pride and asks him a favor: to pretend they're the happy couple they once were.

Sebastian is shocked to find his lovely duchess on his doorstep, but he's ready and willing to play the part of a devoted husband for the Christmas season . . . if Veronica will grant him a favor in return. All he asks is that she share his bed every night. All night. And maybe even give him the heir he needs.

Veronica must be mad to agree—especially since Sebastian seems intent on using every weapon in his arsenal to charm and seduce her. She knows it's just pretend and yet, she can't help but wonder if the falling snow and Christmas cheer will work a little magic.

Contains mature themes.

About Valerie Bowman

Valerie Bowman is an award-winning historical romance author who writes racy Regency romps. Her debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She's been an RT Reviewers' Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction.

Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she's number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English language and literature with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family, including her two rascally dogs. When she's not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lauren on August 12, 2023

Read: 8/7/23 This was an okay book. The couple's problems seemed ridiculous 🙄. One conversation would have fixed the marriage. I was just glad the story wasn't longer! I will say the ending was sweet 😋 I dont usually read novellas bc they are rarely done well. I think I'll stick to VB's novels......more

Goodreads review by ChasingLeslie on October 31, 2022

Veronica and Sebastian Sinclair, Duke and Duchess of Edgefield, have been estranged for two years. After a happy courtship and marriage, a misunderstanding drove the two apart. But when she learns that her beloved grandfather’s dying wish is for her and Sebastian to attend the family’s Christmastide......more

Goodreads review by Lady Nilambari on April 20, 2023

4-Fake-Rake-Stars I read this as a part of the anthology Duke in a Box: Twelve Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas. - I was surprised by how much I liked it. Because my previous experience with this author was not that great, second chancers can be a chore, and infidelity is a sore point. Here the stor......more

Goodreads review by Lisa (Remarkablylisa) on December 31, 2023

Super fun and good. Read this in almost one sitting. 4.5 stars......more

Goodreads review by Carey’s Reviews on October 11, 2022

4 Stars!! ‘The Duke Deal’ is a cute and quick read by Valerie Bowman and it’s the first in the new series ‘The Whitmorelands’. I liked this book but kept getting so frustrated by the stupidity and stubbornness of the two main characters, Veronica and Sebastian. I must have anger issues since I’ve be......more

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