Short Synopsis
Lenora Bell presents Book 1 in her Disgraceful Dukes series. Contains mature themes.

Full Synopsis
James, the scandalously uncivilized Duke of Harland, requires a bride with a spotless reputation for a strictly business arrangement. Lust is prohibited, and love is out of the question.

Charlene Beckett, the unacknowledged daughter of an earl and a courtesan, has just been offered a life-altering fortune to pose as her half-sister, Lady Dorothea, and win the duke's proposal. All she must do is:

• Be the perfect English rose (Ha!)
• Breathe, smile, and curtsy in impossibly tight gowns (blast Lady Dorothea's sylph-like figure)
• Charm and seduce a wild duke (without appearing to try)
• Keep said duke far, far from her heart (no matter how tempting)

When secrets are revealed and passion overwhelms, James must decide if the last lady he should want is really everything he needs. And Charlene must decide if the promise of a new life is worth risking everything . . . including her heart.

Contains mature themes.

"Beverley Crick's upper-crust British accents are spot-on. Crick puts just the right amount of snootiness and righteous indignation in the voice of the plotting countess as well as indolence and ennui in the voices of the duke's male companions. An enjoyable light listen." ---AudioFile

"Colorful supporting characters, plentiful plot twists, and the trials of star-crossed lovers make for a sizzling and heartwarming page-turner." ---Publishers Weekly Starred Review

"A knockout with its seductive combination of breathtakingly sexy romance, a refreshingly unconventional hero and heroine, and clever writing infused with droll wit." ---Booklist Starred Review

"Bold and sweet as good chocolate, this debut romance will give Regency fans a new author for their must-read list." ---Kirkus Starred Review

"First thing, I have to confess I picked How the Duke Was Won solely because it was narrated by Beverley A. Crick . . . She's incredible! . . . How the Duke Was Won is a bundle of goodness delivered and brought to brilliant life by a talented author and narrator." ---Bookworm Brandee

"Beverley Crick did a good job with this narration. Her character affectations were separate, distinct and believable. She conveyed the correct emotion whether it was frustration, fear or passion; and was able to hold my attention for the entirety of my road trip." ---Bambi Unbridled

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