Not the Dukes Darling, Elizabeth Hoyt
Not the Dukes Darling, Elizabeth Hoyt
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Not the Duke's Darling

Author: Elizabeth Hoyt

Narrator: Ashford McNab

Unabridged: 10 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/18/2018


Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Maiden Lane series comes the first book in a new series that "marries her irresistibly witty writing style with an intrigue-steeped plot," (Booklist) perfect for fans of Tessa Dare and Eloisa James.

Freya de Moray is many things: a member of the secret order of Wise Women, the daughter of disgraced nobility, and a chaperone living under an assumed name. What she is not is forgiving. So when the Duke of Harlowe, the man who destroyed her brother and led to the downfall of her family, appears at the country house party she's attending, she does what any Wise Woman would do: she starts planning her revenge.

Christopher Renshaw, the Duke of Harlowe, is being blackmailed. Intent on keeping his secrets safe, he agrees to attend a house party where he will put an end to this coercion once and for all. Until he recognizes Freya, masquerading among the party revelers, and realizes his troubles have just begun. Freya knows all about his sins-sins he'd much rather forget. But she's also fiery, bold, and sensuous-a temptation he can't resist. When it becomes clear Freya is in grave danger, he'll risk everything to keep her safe. But first, he will have to earn Freya's trust...by whatever means necessary.

About Elizabeth Hoyt

Elizabeth Hoyt is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-three lush historical romances, including the Maiden Lane series. Publishers Weekly has called her writing "mesmerizing" and in 2018 she received the RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award for Historical Romance. She also pens deliciously fun contemporary romances under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with three untrained dogs, a garden in constant need of weeding, and the long-suffering Mr. Hoyt.


Reviews

Goodreads review by WhiskeyintheJar on December 11, 2018

2.5 stars I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. First in the new Greycourt series, Hoyt starts us off with a spot of danger as our heroine, Freya, is on the run from some men and finds herself face to f......more

Goodreads review by Jilly on June 09, 2019

Why hasn't Jilly written a review for several days? Because I have stalled-out on this book. I can tell how much a book is holding my attention by whether or not I am willing to turn on Netflix at night. So, the last few nights I have been rewatching the Schitt's Creek series. That tells you how muc......more

Goodreads review by Astrid - The Bookish Sweet Tooth on December 16, 2018

The majority of books in Elizabeth Hoyt's Maiden Lane series are my all time favorites so maybe my expectations were too high when I started reading NOT THE DUKE'S DARLING. However, there are several reasons I didn't enjoy this as much as I was hoping. And here is why: The heroine is part of a gr......more

Goodreads review by Jan on December 21, 2018

2 'it was OK' stars. This much-anticipated first book in a new series by a decent HR writer was actually pretty flat and disappointing for me. Others may enjoy it much more - these are my opinions only. I didn't hate it, but it's a bit of a rant, so feel free to look away now. I just did not get enga......more

Goodreads review by Lacey (laceybooklovers) on March 24, 2021

Childhood friends to enemies to lovers! He was her brother's best friend but now she wants revenge against him. I really enjoyed the suspense/action aspect of this story but I do wish we got a bit more romance too, because I loved Freya and Christopher! And I loved that Christopher has a dog......more


Quotes

"Duke of Desire is a beautifully written tale of revenge and reconciliation, despair, and hope, loathing, and love. A most fitting end to a spectacular series."—Heroes & Heartbreakers

RT Book Reviews Top Pick! "4.5 Stars! A thrilling end [to] this addictive series!"—RT Book Reviews on Duke of Desire

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Always unique, wonderfully romantic and highly sensual, Hoyt's stories take readers' breath away."—RT Book Reviews on Duke of Pleasure

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Hoyt delivers a unique read on many levels: a love story, a tale of redemption and a plot teeming with emotional depth that takes readers' breaths away. Kudos to a master storyteller!"—RT Book Reviews on Duke of Sin

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! It is a story that takes your breath away and leaves you uplifted. Hoyt does it again!"—RT Book Reviews on Sweetest Scoundrel

"[T]his superbly executed historical romance is proof positive that this RITA Award-nominated author continues to write with undiminished force and flair. When it comes to incorporating a generous measure of dangerous intrigue and lush sensuality into a truly swoonworthy love story, Hoyt is unrivaled."—Booklist (starred review) on Dearest Rogue

"4 1/2 Stars! Hoyt takes an unlikely pair of characters and, through the magic of her storytelling, turns them into the perfect couple... [A] read to remember."—RT Book Reviews on Dearest Rogue

"Hoyt's exquisitely nuanced characters, vividly detailed setting, and seemingly effortless and elegant writing provide the splendid material from which she fashions yet another ravishingly romantic love story."—Booklist (starred review) on Darling Beast

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Darling Beast is wondrous, magical and joyous -- a read to remember."—RT Book Reviews

"Richly drawn characters fill the pages of this emotionally charged mix of mystery and romance."—Publishers Weekly on Duke of Midnight


Awards

  • RT Book Reviews, Historical K.I.S.S. Hero
  • RT Book Reviews, Best Historical Romance
  • RITA Finalist, Sweetest Scoundrel
  • RITA finalist, Duke of Midnight
  • RITA Finalist, Darling Beast