Give the Devil His Duke

Drop Dead Dukes, Book 1

By: Anna Bradley

Narrated by: Gabrielle Baker

Set against the Bridgerton-era backdrop of Regency London, Anna Bradley's witty and sexy new trilogy sets fiercely alpha dukes against the duchesses who are determined to transform their delinquent husbands by any means necessary. A delight for fans of Mary Jo Putney, Sabrina Jeffries, Ella Quinn, Diana Quincy, and Julia Quinn.

One should never judge a duke by his cover. As far as London society knows, Giles Drew, the Duke of Basingstoke, is everything a proper aristocrat ought to be. But when a notorious scandal sheet publishes details of Giles's questionable bedroom antics, only one bride can salvage his reputation.

Prim and penniless, Francesca Stanhope has resigned herself to a season full of the ton's snickering—until the Duke of Basingstoke's dizzying courtship transforms her fate. Yet wedded bliss quickly turns into a clash of wills as Franny realizes her handsome duke is a devil in disguise.

But beneath the newlywed's skirmishes lies scorching heat. And while each attempts to tame the other, the truth is that this unconventional union may be all either could ever desire . . .

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Anna Bradley (P)2023 Tantor

So boring

This book honestly was probably one of the hardest books to get into. Not only is the plot super drawn out, but the narrators voice was so obnoxious for the Duke, I could not get into it.

Solid 3.5 Star book

This book has a love triangle element, but it is not a love triangle. It has a solid Regency feel, and the story is good. It is a solid showing for Anna Bradley. The narrator Gabrielle Baker did a good job, and I will be looking for more of his narrations. Put this one on your list to listen to if you are into regency romance with a decent plotline.

Nice story

It took us a while to get there. He had to work for her and it was a long day listening to this book. But I’m happy with the result.

The humor is not well mixed with the angst...

I enjoyed this book because I love Bradley's writing, but her attempt at humor fell short for me... Good book anyway and good narrator!

Pretty Good & Funny Dialogue Peppered In

Unlike many romances, I liked that Giles had to really work to make up for his manipulations with her & that Francesca's love was smart enough to let him before she accepted. I also loved how the rake Giles was still so loving to his younger sisters & that they adored him. It was galling to see how her uncle treated Francesca & her mother. HEAs all around by the end. Except for poor Diana, Giles' sister who was in her debut season before it was cut short. Where is her story, poor heartbroken girl? She needs her HEA, too. 🙃