The Duke Heist
Books | Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
3.6
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Erica Ridley
A woman accidentally kidnaps a duke in this fabulous Regency romp that Bridgerton author Julia Quinn hails as a "delight."Chloe Wynchester is completely forgettable—a curse that gives her the ability to blend into any crowd. When the only father she's ever known makes a dying wish for his adopted family of orphans to recover a missing painting, she's the first one her siblings turn to for stealing it back. No one expects that in doing so, she'll also abduct a handsome duke.Lawrence Gosling, the Duke of Faircliffe, is tortured by his father's mistakes. To repair his estate's ruined reputation, he must wed a highborn heiress. Yet when he finds himself in a carriage being driven hell-for-leather down the cobblestone streets of London by a beautiful woman who refuses to heed his commands, he fears his heart is hers. But how can he sacrifice his family's legacy to follow true love?"Erica Ridley's love stories are warm, witty and irresistible. I want to be a Wynchester!" —Eloisa JamesPublishers Weekly Best Books of 2021
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Author
Erica Ridley
Pages
352
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Published Date
2021-02-09
ISBN
1538719509 9781538719503
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"Stayed up way too late to finish this delightful romance about art thievery, duty, and found family. Very similar to Bridgerton (the show) - a historical setting but a fresh and modern feel. Thanks for the rec @jodi- !"
Emily Calkins
"Never read it but the cover and title are disgusting"
kai
"I’m somewhere between a 3.5-4 stars✨"
Erin Smith
"4.5 / 5<br/><br/>I REALLY liked this book - both characters are just looking for acceptance and love. They both want that "big family feeling" and be surrounded by people who would do anything for them. My heart bled for Lawrence because he was put in the situation of being borderline-destitute by his father with his gambling issues. He has to sell almost everything he owns to make ends meet (later on, he sells these things to spoil Chloe, which is ADORABLE) and he's somewhat forced into a bad situation of having to ask a woman he doesn't love (who is in love with Tommy / Thomasina which sets up the next book - YAY!) and he fights against it for Chloe.<br/><br/>While the "will they or won't they" of the betrothal was definitely a conflict, I wish there was a little bit more of the conflict from Mrs. York and the 3rd act conflict went just a LITTLE longer. I felt it wrapped itself up too quickly for my liking - I wanted more.<br/><br/>All in all, an ADORABLE book, an adorable adopted Wynchester (*swoon*) and a great series! I still want to be a Wynchester!"
Amanda Gayhart
