Rules for Heiresses

by Amalie Howard Narrated by Nina Nato

Overview

Born to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that she must marry. She's refused dozens of suitors and cried off multiple betrothals, but running away-even if brash and foolhardy-is the only option left to secure her independence. Lord Courtland Chase, grandson of the Duke of Ashvale, was driven from England at the behest of his cruel stepmother. Scorned and shunned, he swore never to return to the land of his birth. But when a twist of bad luck throws a rebellious heiress into his arms at the very moment he finds out he's the new Duke, marriage is the only alternative to massive scandal. Both are quick to deny it, but a wedding might be the only way out for each of them. And the attraction that burns between them makes Ravenna and Courtland wonder if it'll truly only be a marriage of convenience after all...

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"An adventurous romance...readers will not be disappointed." — Publishers Weekly

"Well-written...a very readable, very relatable novel. " — Library Journal

"The enticing couple makes this story worth reading." — Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

2021-09-01
A marriage of convenience reunites a rebellious lady and a taciturn new duke.

To escape the ton and one lascivious man in particular, Lady Ravenna Huntley has run away to Antigua in the West Indies. She enjoys the liberties afforded to her while disguised as a man until she unexpectedly encounters Courtland Chase, the childhood friend she was supposed to marry, who's long been presumed dead. In truth, his stepmother had forced him out of the country because she wanted her own son to be heir to the dukedom. When Ravenna and Courtland are caught in a compromising situation, they marry and return to England, where Courtland assumes his newly inherited role as Duke of Ashvale. He has always been seen as lesser by his stepmother because of his biracial identity—his mother was a free mixed-race Creole woman from Antigua who married his father in a love match—and she, and others, won’t easily accept him as the duke. Meanwhile, Ravenna once again feels stifled by society’s expectations of her as a woman. Physical chemistry sizzles between the new couple, but issues of trust stand in the way of their complete connection. Ravenna, a stubborn firecracker, is an exciting heroine. The angst-y push and pull of her relationship with Courtland drives the story, though it does begin to feel repetitive after a while. Exploration around gender and race is thoughtfully done and adds depth to the characters. The pacing sometimes lags, but sleuthing and nefarious ne'er-do-wells create extra intrigue up through the dramatic ending that brings the tale to a satisfying close.

The enticing couple makes this story worth reading.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172963957
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Series:	Daring Dukes , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged

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