Synopses & Reviews
“Mad about the Duke is a rollicking good romp, filled with mischief and mayhem and delicious characters.”
—Sabrina Jeffries
Rita Award-winner, USA Today and New York Times bestseller Elizabeth Boyle delights once more with Mad About the Duke, the second book in her wonderfully creative, wickedly fun Widows of Standon historical romance series. It is a delectable tale of an intrepid young woman who employs an incognito duke—whom she mistakenly believes to be a common solicitor—in her quest to land a titled second husband. Featuring characters from her popular Bachelor Chronicles, Boyle proves once again to be one of todays most imaginative writers of romantic fiction. Fans of the sensual, fast-paced historical romance of Lisa Kleypas and Christina Dodd will, likewise, be Mad About the Duke.
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“All of RITA award-winning Boyles signature literary elementsdeliciously acerbic writing, splendidly original characters, and sinfully sexy chemistryblend brilliantly together.” Booklist (starred review) on How I Met My Countess
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“Mad about the Duke is a rollicking good romp, filled with mischief and mayhem and delicious characters. Elizabeth Boyle will keep you laughing long after you close the book!” Sabrina Jeffries
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“Delightful! A dynamic storyteller with tremendous heart and a wicked sense of humor.” Gaelen Foley
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“Lively, delicious fun, Mad About the Duke sparkles with matchmaking, machinations, and mistaken identities. Elizabeth Boyle has a delightful flair for Regency wit and humor.” Nicole Jordan
Synopsis
Mad about the Duke" is a rollicking good romp, filled with mischief and mayhem and delicious characters. Sabrina JeffriesRita Award-winner, USA Today "and New York Times "bestseller Elizabeth Boyle delights once more with Mad About the Duke, "the second book in her wonderfully creative, wickedly fun Widows of Standon historical romance series. It is a delectable tale of an intrepid young woman who employs an incognito duke whom she mistakenly believes to be a common solicitor in her quest to land a titled second husband. Featuring characters from her popular Bachelor Chronicles, Boyle proves once again to be one of today s most imaginative writers of romantic fiction. Fans of the sensual, fast-paced historical romance of Lisa Kleypas and Christina Dodd will, likewise, be Mad About the Duke.""
Synopsis
"
Mad about the Duke is a rollicking good romp, filled with mischief and mayhem and delicious characters."
--Sabrina Jeffries
Rita Award-winner, USA Today and New York Times bestseller Elizabeth Boyle delights once more with Mad About the Duke, the second book in her wonderfully creative, wickedly fun Widows of Standon historical romance series. It is a delectable tale of an intrepid young woman who employs an incognito duke--whom she mistakenly believes to be a common solicitor--in her quest to land a titled second husband. Featuring characters from her popular Bachelor Chronicles, Boyle proves once again to be one of today's most imaginative writers of romantic fiction. Fans of the sensual, fast-paced historical romance of Lisa Kleypas and Christina Dodd will, likewise, be Mad About the Duke.
Synopsis
madness \mad-nes\ n (14c): the quality or state of being mad:a: rage b: insanity c: extreme folly d: ecstasy, enthusiasm.
And, added in the margins of the dictionary owned by James Tremont, the 9th Duke of Parkerton, one additional definition:
e: the state of finding oneself mistaken for a solicitor by a duke-hunting beauty who needs to be enthusiastically taught the true meaning of love.
Rage, insanity, extreme folly, and ecstasy will most likely be involved.
About the Author
Elizabeth Boyle has always loved romance and now lives it each and every day by writing adventurous and passionate stories that readers from all around the world have described as "page-turners." Since her first book was published, she's seen her romances become New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and won the RWA RITA® and the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Awards. She resides in Seattle with her family, her garden, and always-growing collection of yarn.