How to Deceive a Duke

By: Samara Parish

Narrated by: Christy Woods

A sweeping Regency romance that's perfect for fans of Lenora Bell and Kerrigan Byrne.

"Dazzling." —Booklist

Fiona McTavish is an engineer, a chemist, a rebel—and no one’s idea of a proper lady. She prefers breeches to ballrooms, but her new invention—matches—will surely turn as many heads. There’s just a little matter of her being arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. And the only person she can turn to for help is the man who broke her heart years ago.

Edward Stirling, Duke of Wildeforde, will do anything to restore his family’s name and put his father’s scandalous death behind them. But when Fiona needs his help getting released from prison, he can’t deny her—even though it means she must live with him as a condition of her freedom.

With the desire between them rekindling as fast as the gossip about their arrangement is spreading among the ton, Edward will have to choose what matters most to him—his reputation or his heart.

Critic reviews

"A sparkling new voice in historical romance delivers a satisfying story of love on the edges of the beau monde."—Kirkus Reviews

“With the perfect combination of drama, sensuality, and emotion, this refreshing story is sure to make a splash.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review, on How to Survive a Scandal

"In this dazzling debut, Parish gives historical romance readers everything they could ever desire in a novel... [A]n extraordinary romance that succeeds on every level."—Booklist, starred review, on How to Survive a Scandal

Romance

Most romance novels you’re certain that the couple will end up together this one had me guessing. I was hoping the sunshine and rainbows ending I have come to expect of romance novels was still how this story would end. I bought the book and read some chapters while I listened to others. I think it was a great story. I did struggle a bit with Fiona’s accent and reading it as such but the audiobook made that easier. Over I enjoyed the story.