A Tale of Two Dukes (Spicy Regency Romances)
This Regency-era romance begins with a surprise wedding. Viola, the Duchess of Winterflood, a young widow with twin sons, has accepted a marriage proposal from Lord Richard Ventris, the cousin of her late husband Edward. As Edward’s third wife, Viola was expected to provide the male heir he had been denied in his earlier marriages. Richard will inherit his late aunt’s estate if he marries and has an heir of any gender before he reaches the age of 35. Secrets abound in this story, which is mainly set in the English countryside. While each has their own secrets, Viola and Richard’s relationship, which began prior to Viola’s marriage to Edward, is both poignant and thrilling.
This novel is replete with authentic period details, including this era’s clearly defined class and gender structures as well as the backdrop of Napoleon’s conflict with England. Richard and Viola’s attraction, as well as their growing intimacy, cement this romantic story with its social commentary and plot twists. The secrets that each is hiding from the other propel the plot and keep the flow and pace of this story engaging.
