The Duchess Hunt
New from Bestselling Author Lorraine Heath
New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath continues her Once Upon a Dukedom series with this lush love story of a duke who discovers what he desires in a wife may not be what he needs...
Hugh Brinsley-Norton, the Duke of Kingsland, is in need of a duchess. However, restoring the dukedom—left in ruins by his father—to its former glory demands all his time, with little room for sentiment. He places an advert encouraging the single ladies of the ton to write why they should be the one chosen, and leaves it to his efficient secretary to select his future wife.
If there exists a more unpleasant task in the world than deciding who is to marry the man you love, Penelope Pettypeace certainly can’t imagine what it might be. Still, she is determined to find the perfect bride for her clueless, yet ruthlessly charming employer.
But when an anonymous note threatens to reveal truths best hidden, Kingsland has no choice but to confront the danger with Penelope at his side. Beguiled by the strong-willed, courageous beauty, he realizes he’s willing to risk everything, including his heart, to keep her safe within his arms. Could it be the duchess he’s hunting for has been in front of him all along?
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was my first Lorraine Heath book and I really loved it. This was a bit of a slow burn but when our hero and heroine finally admit they have feelings for one another, we get some steamy scenes.
Can't wait to dive into this author's back catalog.
Hugh Brinsley-Norton, the Duke of Kingsland is looking for a duchess. When he became Duke he needed to restore the title's riches and it left him so focused he almost seems cold. He knows he needs to secure an heir so he's placed an ad for the single ladies of the ton to state why they should be chosen as his future wife. But he's leaving the task completely in the hands of his secretary.
Penelope Pettypeace is not looking forward to choosing a woman to marry the man she's been in love with. She is determined to find the perfect bride.
When an anonymous note is left threatening to reveal a secret. Penelope never images the note is meant for her until it's too late. But Kingsland is also harboring a secret. Which he confides to Penn and faces with her by his side.
But when will he finally realize how he truly feels about her?
Thanks so much to Avon, the author and NetGalley for this ARC to review.
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