A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall
A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall
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A Lady for a Duke

Author: Alexis Hall

Narrator: Kay Eluvian

Unabridged: 15 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 05/24/2022


Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Husband Material comes a lush, sweeping queer historical romance where sparks fly between childhood friends after a life-changing separation—perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Lisa Kleypas!​
  When Viola Carroll was presumed dead at Waterloo she took the opportunity to live, at last, as herself. But freedom does not come without a price, and Viola paid for hers with the loss of her wealth, her title, and her closest companion, Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood.

Only when their families reconnect, years after the war, does Viola learn how deep that loss truly was. Shattered without her, Gracewood has retreated so far into grief that Viola barely recognises her old friend in the lonely, brooding man he has become.

As Viola strives to bring Gracewood back to himself, fresh desires give new names to old feelings. Feelings that would have been impossible once and may be impossible still, but which Viola cannot deny. Even if they cost her everything, all over again.

About Alexis Hall

Alexis Hall is the author of numerous novels, including The Affair of the Mysterious Letter, the Arden St. Ives series, and the Spires series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by chan ☆ on September 13, 2022

the synopsis should switch the description "sweeping" for "long as fuck" but this was delightful in spite of the length. loved our soft spoken but strong trans heroine. and our mega soft boy disabled hero. there was a conflict that was unexpected and a little frustrating, but it resolved itself quick......more

Goodreads review by Daly on September 15, 2024

Listening to this romance novel on Audible was a thoroughly engaging experience, filled with both heart and humor. Alexis Hall delivers a story that's all about wish fulfillment, blending angst with moments of levity. The book’s friends-to-lovers trope is well-suited to its post-war setting, fea......more

My feelings on this book are a bit mixed, but ultimately a transwoman getting her unequivocal HEA in a well-written historical romance book deserves to be celebrated. I started off absolutely loving this book. I mean. THE EMOTIONS. I was near tears and thought I would give this story 5-stars for sur......more

Goodreads review by Marieke on May 24, 2022

A trans heroine. A grieving Duke. Two old friends. A moving and beautiful historical romance. Alexis Hall has outdone himself! Longing for the sequel of Boyfriend Material? Wanting to be back with Luc and Oliver? STOP! Husband Material can wait. First, pick up this moving and beautiful story! In my......more

Goodreads review by Amy on May 23, 2022

3.5 stars I think the concepts, representation, and emotional journeys were all top tier. I laughed out loud a lot and absolutely loved the side characters with all of my soul. But I must say, the actual plot and pacing were dull by comparison. Representation: all of the stars Plot/Pacing: ★★ Character......more


Quotes

"[Hall] crafts some of the most sparkling prose in contemporary romance. . . . we give this fully baked concept our highest compliments."—Entertainment Weekly on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"Hall does it again with this scrumptious, quietly subversive rom-com again . . . Hilarious, heartwarming, and grounded, Rosaline's story proves that happy endings look different from person to person."—Publishers Weekly on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"Hall seamlessly combines humor, romance, and drama to create a story that is intimately believable and at once cozy and sexy. . . . The book combines sweet escapism and poignant cultural touchstones with well-crafted characters and hilariously familiar settings. Hall does it again with this culturally relevant, wonderfully escapist foray into the baking world. This is a must-buy for any library."—Library Journal on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

“Hall has a gift for humor but is also skilled at composing passages that evoke the deepest emotions, whether the ache of long-denied love, crushing grief or the relief and soulful joy of being accepted and adored as one's most authentic self.” –Library Journal, Starred Review—Library Journal, Starred Review