Always Be My Duchess - Amalie Howard

Written by Amalie Howard
Read by Mary Jane Wells
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Taming of the Dukes Series, Book 1
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Release date: July 12, 2022
Duration: 09:43:16

A duke hires a ballerina to play the role of his fiancee in this steamy historical romance reminiscent of Pretty Woman.

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.

AudioFile—
“Mary Jane Wells delights listeners with a lively performance of a new historical romance series. Lysander Blackstone, Duke of Montcroix, has little desire for marriage; however, he needs the appearance of upcoming nuptials to secure a business deal. At the same time, ballerina Geneviève Valery will soon be unable to continue paying for her injured sister’s care. A chance encounter provides a solution to both. Wells’s enthusiastic narration and her ability to give characters unique voices and project their personalities will captivate listeners. Most notably, Wells imbues Geneviève with humor and wit, bringing the dancer to life. Wells provides a treat for one’s ears.”— Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award