The Duke Starts a Scandal, Sophie Jordan
The Duke Starts a Scandal, Sophie Jordan
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The Duke Starts a Scandal
A Novel

Author: Sophie Jordan

Narrator: Karen Cass

Unabridged: 7 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 10/24/2023

Synopsis

A gentleman never dallies with the help, but the new Duke of Penning is no gentleman in this steamy fourth and final book in The Duke Hunt series by New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan. A duke with secrets. Lucian, the newly minted Duke of Penning, has much to prove— to himself, his family and the ton. Craving spotless respectability, he must find an aristocratic wife. Unfortunately, he can’t keep his eyes—and thoughts—off his deliciously distracting housekeeper. Such a dalliance can only mar the facade he's constructed to protect his sisters' future from the demons of his past...but this fiery passion is a temptation he cannot resist. While Susanna may not the bride he needs, she is everything he desires.  A woman with a past.As the housekeeper to one of the grandest estates in England, Susanna Lockhart has worked determinedly to become all that is proper and efficient, and she never steps over the line. Romance is an indulgence for the upper class, not for her—and most especially not with her employer. But every smoldering glance from the surly, handsome duke calls to the long-buried reckless wanton inside Susanna. A love between them can never be, but will Lucian and Susanna risk being together…Even if it starts a scandal... 

About Sophie Jordan

Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country, where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she’s the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of more than fifty novels. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and streaming anything that has a happily ever after.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lover of Romance on October 27, 2023

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Book Evaluation: Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️ World Building:🌎🌎🌎 Cover:πŸ“”πŸ“”πŸ“”πŸ“”πŸ“” Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻 Heroine:πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Intimacy Level: πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ Relationship Building: πŸ’’πŸ’’πŸ’’ Heart & Feels:πŸ’žπŸ’žπŸ’ž Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Page Turner L......more

Goodreads review by Emma on July 04, 2023

ARC provided by publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own. I was interested in this book primarily because of the outsized reaction to the cover image--which I did not get. I thought the cover looked like it was designed by AI and represents some of the least artistic impulses from cover t......more

Goodreads review by ChasingLeslie on August 04, 2023

Susanna Lockhart has worked to bury her past and become the very proper housekeeper of a grand, ducal estate. But the new, true Duke of Penning has gotten under Susanna's skin since their first, unlikely meeting. The dukedom has given Lucian a new chance to provide for his sisters, if he could just......more

Goodreads review by Meghan on October 03, 2023

Will the real Duke of Penning please stand up?! Since the first book I’ve been wondering who the real Duke of Penning was since we’ve gone through a few. The meet cute between Susanna and Lucian was awesome! I love a good rain storm scene. So Susanna is the housekeeper and Lucian is the new Duke of P......more

Goodreads review by T on August 12, 2023

ARC REVIEW (thanks NETGALLEY!) Ok, so the beginning started out well enough. After being ruined and kicked out of her house Susanna becomes housekeeper for The Duke of Penning. Old Duke dies new Duke comes in. She doesn’t believe he’s the Duke because some other dude came in and said he was the duke.......more

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