Always Be My Duchess

Name: Always Be My Duchess
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Amalie Howard
ISBN: 9781549166174

Author: Amalie Howard

Narrator: Mary Jane Wells

Unabridged: 9 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 07/12/2022

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Humorous, Feminist

Synopsis

Pretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard:

"Refreshing, steamy, and stocked with characters you don’t normally get to see in the genre—a must-read author."
—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Fabulous writing . . . such a delicious escape. Utterly delightful!”
—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author

“Amalie Howard tells a story with self-assured style, wit, and energy . . . her writing sparkles!” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart—or make promises it can’t keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual—and alluring—solution . . .

Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Geneviève Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Nève was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Nève an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over.

Only neither is prepared when very real feelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win . . . but only if they’re willing to risk their hearts.

About Amalie Howard

Amalie Howard is the award-winning author of several young-adult novels, including Waterfell, The Almost Girl, and Alpha Goddess. A national IPPY silver medalist and Moonbeam Award winner, she is also the coauthor of My Rogue, My Ruin and My Hellion, My Heart. Of Indo-Caribbean descent, she has written articles on multicultural fiction for the Portland Book Review and Diversity in YA. She currently resides in Colorado with her husband and three children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah

✨This book murdered my peace.✨ I had the best possible experience with this book I’m so unhinged. The man! The woman! He’s so proficient! She’s so proficient! The opposites did attract! The banter! The fake engagement! The pining! The sex! The birthday sex! The beginning! The middle! The end! I have......more

Goodreads review by Dab

Plot: 3 Historical accuracy: 1,5 My enjoyment: 4,5 What happens when you mix Pretty Woman and Beauty and The Beast, and dress it up in Victorian clothes? Nothing, but if you take off the Victorian clothes, you’ll get this book.......more

Goodreads review by Madison

Always Be My Duchess by Amalie Howard Taming of the Dukes series #1. Historical romance. Grumpy hero troupe. Nève and her sister turned to ballet to support themselves when the family coffers were empty. Nève rescues Lysander from cutthroats, and in return he offers her a job to pose as his fiancé fo......more

Goodreads review by Becky (romantic_pursuing_feels)

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Plot/Storyline: 📖📖📖📖 Feels: 🦋🦋🦋 Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔 Sexual Tension: ⚡⚡⚡ Romance: 💞💞💞 Sensuality: 💋💋💋💋 Sex Scene Length: 🍑🍑🍑🍑 Steam Scale (Number of Sex Scenes): 🔥🔥🔥 Humor: Yes Perspective: Third person from both hero and heroine (These are all personal preference on a scale of 1-5 (yours......more

Goodreads review by PlotTrysts

What to do when you're a straight-laced, profit-focused duke and the only thing keeping you from closing your latest deal is that you're not a family man? The answer is simple: ask a French ballerina you just met on the street to pose as your fake fiancee for just one party! This is definitely somet......more

Quotes

"Howard’s lyrical writing enlivens her bright, empathetic characters and her sharp eye on their class and cultural disparities only enhances their romance. Readers will be riveted."—Publishers Weekly

“Fabulous writing . . . such a delicious escape. Utterly delightful!”—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author

"Refreshing, steamy, and stocked with characters you don’t normally get to see in the genre—a must-read author."—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Amalie Howard tells a story with self-assured style, wit, and energy . . . her writing sparkles!"—Lisa Kleypas, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Amalie Howard is the fresh voice historical romance needs right now. . . . I will read every word she writes."—Kerrigan Byrne, USA Today bestselling author

"There's star-crossed, swoony, steamy love, true to the genre—but there's also a subtle, searing focus on racism, colorism, and what it means to belong that is rare for a historical romance, which elevates it to a unique and truly resonant read."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author, on The Princess Stakes

"Intellectual, heartfelt romance[s]."—Entertainment Weekly on The Rakehell of Roth and The Beast of Beswick

"[The Rakehell of Roth is] a unique spin on the marriage of convenience trope, and Howard pulls it off in spectacular fashion by focusing on her characters’ complex emotional journeys. Howard’s fans and newcomers alike will be charmed."—Publishers Weekly on The Rakehell of Roth

"A smart, sexy, deliciously feminist romance that I couldn't put down. I loved every word!"—Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author, on The Beast of Beswick

"Readers will fall in love with this fresh twist on the fairy tale."—Publishers Weekly on The Beast of Beswick