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Undercover duke

Title:

Undercover duke

Author:

Jeffries, Sabrina, author.

Series:

Duke dynasty ;

Series Number:

Summary:

Along with his stepsiblings, Sheridan Wolfe, Duke of Armitage, is determined to finally solve the mysteries behind the suspicious deaths of their mother's three husbands. Tasked with investigating a possible suspect, Sheridan finds himself in dangerous proximity to her captivating daughter, Vanessa Pryde. But still haunted by a tragically lost love, the duke is resolved to resist the attraction--and avoid any "scheming" husband-hunters. Besides, lovely Miss Pryde seems utterly smitten with a roguish London playwright. Vanessa thinks a little scheming may be in order--for it's Sheridan she truly has her sights, and her heart, set on. Her theatrical flirtation is intended only to break through his business-like demeanor and guarded emotions. And as Sheridan's jealousy becomes aroused, the two soon find themselves propelled into a scheme of an altogether different kind, involving a pretend engagement, a secret inquiry--and a perhaps not-so-secret leap into true love.

Edition:

First printing June 2021.

Physical Description:

342 pages : illustration, genealogical table ; 18cm.

Genre:

Historical fiction.

Romance fiction.

Subject Term:

Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction.

Marriage -- Fiction.

Scandals -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

England -- Fiction.

Publisher:

Zebra Books, published by Kensington Publishing Corp.,

Publication Date:

2021

ISBN:

9781420148589

Publication Information:

New York : Zebra Books, published by Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021.

Call Number:

JEFFRIES

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
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Summary

Bridgerton fans and readers of Madeline Hunter, Eloisa James, and Lisa Kleypas won't want to miss this humorous and clever new love story from the historical romance legend.

"Smart, sexy historical romance...a perfectly fashioned love story rich in smoldering sexual chemistry, sharp wit, and a dash of danger." - Booklist

"A brilliant conclusion to a fun and entertaining series." - Romance Junkies

Along with his stepsiblings, Sheridan Wolfe, Duke of Armitage, is determined to finally solve the mysteries behind the suspicious deaths of their mother's three husbands. Tasked with investigating a possible suspect, Sheridan finds himself in dangerous proximity to her captivating daughter, Vanessa Pryde. But still haunted by a tragically lost love, the duke is resolved to resist the attraction--and avoid any "scheming" husband-hunters. Besides, lovely Miss Pryde seems utterly smitten with a roguish London playwright . . .

Vanessa thinks a little scheming may be in order--for it's Sheridan she truly has her sights, and her heart, set on. Her theatrical flirtation is intended only to break through his business-like demeanor and guarded emotions. And as Sheridan's jealousy becomes aroused, the two soon find themselves propelled into a scheme of an altogether different kind, involving a pretend engagement, a secret inquiry--and a perhaps not-so-secret leap into true love . . .

"Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!" --Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

"Fans will delight in revisiting Sheridan's large family in this heated, twisty tale of love and deception."-- Publishers Weekly

Author Notes

Sabrina Jeffries was born in New Orleans in 1958. She received a doctorate in English literature from Tulane University with a specialty in early modern British literature. She is the author of numerous romance series including The School for Heiresses series, The Hellions of Halstead Hall series, The Swanlea Spinsters series, The Royal Brotherhood series, and The Lord Trilogy. She also writes under the pen names Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (1)

Publisher's Weekly Review

A game of jealousy lands Vanessa Pryde in the middle of a murder investigation in Jeffries's solid fourth Duke Dynasty Regency romance (after Who Wants to Marry a Duke). Vanessa hopes to incite the jealousy of the seemingly disinterested Sheridan Wolfe, the Duke of Armitage, by pretending to be enamored of her favorite playwright, Konrad Juncker--but her scheme backfires when Sheridan offers to help make Juncker jealous by pretending to court her. After losing his fiancée to consumption, Sheridan has closed off his heart. He refuses to give in to his desire for Vanessa, but he hopes to use their connection to investigate the murders of his mother's three husbands, his father among them--deaths he believes Vanessa's mother may have had a hand in. The two match wits as they struggle to keep their secrets--until a public indiscretion forces them to marry and Sheridan finally lets Vanessa in on his suspicions. There are myriad suspects and even more motives but very little evidence; the couple learns more about each other than they do about the murders, but Jeffries still manages to make the big reveal smooth and believable. Fans will delight in revisiting Sheridan's large family in this heated, twisty tale of love and deception. Agent: Pam Ahearn, Ahearn Agency. (June)