The Duke Gets Desperate, Diana Quincy
The Duke Gets Desperate, Diana Quincy
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The Duke Gets Desperate
A Novel

Author: Diana Quincy

Narrator: Vaneh Assadourian, Timothy Campbell

Unabridged: 8 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 09/26/2023


Synopsis

Diana Quincy returns with a steamy affair between an Arab-American woman who inherits a run-down castle in the English countryside and the duke who asserts the castle is his, in the first book in a brand-new Victorian historical romance series.Anthony Cary, Duke of Strickland, inherits his spendthrift father’s title and can finally restore the family castle to its former glory. But at the reading of the will, Strick is stunned to learn that his father has secretly disentailed him, leaving the family manor—home to twelve generations of dukes—to Strick’s American stepmother. Everyone knows Strick detests the dowager duchess, and when she dies mysteriously, damning rumors start to surface. When Raya Darwish unexpectedly inherits her glamorous late cousin’s castle in the English countryside, she clashes with the charismatic young duke who insists the castle is rightfully his. The estate is practically bankrupt, so she must find a way to work with the duke in order to save both of their futures.The two cannot stand each other, but mutual disdain soon gives way to desire. When questions arise about how her cousin died, Raya cannot help wondering if Strick’s sudden unbridled passion for her is part of a scheme to get his castle back...  

About Diana Quincy

Bestselling author Diana Quincy is an award-winning former television journalist who decided to make up stories where a happy ending is always guaranteed. Her books have been included on “Best of” lists in Library Journal, Kirkus and The Washington Post. As a U.S. Foreign Service brat, Diana grew up all over the world, but is now happily settled in Virginia with her family. When not bent over her laptop, Diana reads, practices yoga and plots her next travel adventure.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah

✨Frisky Business✨ THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN. It kind of felt like Mr. and Mrs. Smith chemistry?? I don’t encounter hate banging a lot, but when I do, it’s my favorite. The scenes of them making out and being so angry about it…new kink unlocked. This is just a fraction of their banter: "We should not conti......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

Don't think too hard about this book and you'll love it!......more

Goodreads review by Erica

Reread update: I think I like this even more the second time around?? I forgot how stellar their banter is 😮‍💨 WELL THIS WAS PHENOMENAL. I am not a huge historical romance reader, but this may have just sold me to the genre. In addition to the remarkable banter and smut that was a lot hotter than I t......more

I really enjoy Diana Quincy's historicals. They are always so fresh and unique in terms of plot and characters. The setup for this was so promising, our hero the Duke of Strickland hopes to inherent his family's castle after his stepmother mysteriously passes away, only to learn she has left his anc......more