A Duke by Any Other Name

By: Grace Burrowes

Narrated by: James Langton

A brooding duke finds his beautiful new neighbor way too intriguing for his liking in this delightful Regency romance."Grace Burrowes is terrific!" --Julia Quinn
Nathaniel, Duke of Rothhaven, lives in seclusion, leaving his property only to gallop his demon-black steed across the moors by moonlight. Exasperated mamas invoke his name to frighten small children, though Nathaniel is truly a decent man -- maybe too decent for his own good. That's precisely why he must turn away the beguiling woman demanding his help.

Lady Althea Wentworth has little patience for dukes, reclusive or otherwise, but she needs Rothhaven's backing to gain entrance into Polite Society. She's asked him nicely, she's called on him politely, all to no avail -- until her prize hogs just happen to plunder the ducal orchard. He longs for privacy. She's vowed to never endure another ball as a wallflower. Yet as the two grow closer, it soon becomes clear they might both be pretending to be something they're not.

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Critic reviews

"All of Burrowes's secondary characters shine with wit and personality, and her sensitive development of two characters living with disabilities in the unaccommodating Regency era is particularly notable. This sparkling romance does not disappoint."—Publishers Weekly

"The latest in Burrowes's stunning Rogues to Riches Regency-era series shines as a standout in the historical romance subgenre but is also a powerful story all on its own...Highly recommended."—Library Journal, starred review

"Grace Burrowes is terrific!"—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Another smart story from popular Burrowes."—Booklist

"Nathaniel is one of my favorite hero archetypes: the loveable curmudgeon who wants to protect those he cares about...a very comforting read."—Smart Bitches Trashy Books

"Sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, enchanting love stories...Grace Burrowes's romances have them all."—Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author

"Grace Burrowes writes from the heart--with warmth, humor, and a generous dash of sensuality, her stories are unputdownable! If you're not reading Grace Burrowes you're missing the very best in today's Regency Romance!"—Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author

Great story, excellent narration, engaging charact

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Grace Burrowes is an excwellent author who knows how to tell a story and James Langton is a new narrator who did a great job with both male & female voices. I will recommend and certainly listen to this book again.

Lies, Deceit, and Discovery

A very good storyline but I truly wish this series had a better narrator. This book is, in my opinion, particularly bad. Some of the main voices are so formal and stifled that it is difficult to like a character because of how he sounds. A character that is supposed to be likable. Irritating. The story is good but the audible is challenging.

Slow start, but good story

This story seemed a bit slow at the beginning, but developed into an enjoyable tale. The narrator in the audio version did an excellent job dramatizing the story by varying his voice to suit each character. I had to laugh at moment at the character of the duke's butler.

Unexpected character development and happy surprises

This series of books has been a happy surprise. From the continuation of the characters to historical references and lastly interesting and playful plots. Well worth the search for the whole series

Enjoyable, Funny, perfectly narrated

A few years ago I discovered Grace Burrowes and binged on all her books that I could find. While I have read a few since then, it’s been long enough that reading A Duke by Any Other Name felt like a new discovery. I recommend this book to all who enjoy good writing by intelligent and witty authors. Whether this will be your first or Xteenth book by Grace Burrowes, you have hours of pleasure ahead of you. James Langton is an excellent narrator and deserves the five stars and more.