The Duke's Secret

A Regency Romance (Marrying for Love Romances, Book 1)

By: Allie Kensington

Narrated by: Liz Christensen

A woman determined to hide, a duke determined to fulfill his duty, and a London Season where neither expects to fall in love.

Miss Emma Gray has always known she is a burden to her aunt and uncle. Her only source of comfort is her sweet cousin for whom she acts as chaperone and companion. Enduring a London Season seems daunting, but with matrimony far from her mind, she is content to hide in the shadows until the season is over.

James Berkeley, Duke of Cheshire, is the most eligible bachelor in London. At least, he would be if he had any intention to wed. Before he can think about matrimony, he has a secret and solemn duty he must fulfill. The last two London Seasons have come to naught; he is hoping a third will hold more promise, allowing him to solve a mystery and regain his freedom once and for all.

James is intrigued when he meets the beautiful Miss Gray; she is elusive, mysterious, and cares little that he is a duke. But when James discovers Miss Gray could be the very woman he is honor-bound to find, he is torn between duty and desire. She might be the key to solving all of his problems, but he’d rather she be the key to his heart. And one thing is certain: she cannot be both.

Other Books by Allie Kensington

Besting the Earl
Unmasking the Marquess
Vexing the Viscount
Finding Grace
A Leap for Faith
A Lady for His Lordship

©2021 Allie Kensington (P)2024 Allie Kensington

What a wonderful story!

It’s been a while since I called a newly published book wonderful. This was.
I enjoyed the tale, although at one point the word ‘duty’ was grating on my last nerve I had heard it so often. But I didn’t suspect the end, and when I had an idea it still surprised me. I enjoyed this book. And that off of a Beaton/Chesney and Metzger binge.
The narrator was almost tolerable…I felt like I was being yelled at for the first hour. And then just one ‘voice’ squeaked loudly at me, and I got used to it. I rushed to see when the next book would be available on audible knowing I’d buy it even if I were to be yelled at again but hoping it wasn’t the case.

Heat Factor: absolute zero. Cute, but no heat.
Narrator: well, just ok ish.
Creditworthy: yes!

what is the Duke's secret?

I enjoyed the storyline and intrege. nice relaxing flow to story. clean. Only negative was Emma's cousin's voice was too high pitched and annoying.