Fortune Favors the Duke

by Kristin Vayden

Overview

For fans of Ella Quinn, Amelia Grey, and Bridgerton comes the first in a new historical romance series with all your favorite tropes:

• Friends to lovers romance
• Forbidden romance
• Reluctant dukes
• Tight-knit family saga

The new Duke has a proper scandal brewing.

Quinton Errington is perfectly happy teaching at Cambridge, with his elder brother carrying the duties of being the Duke of Wesley. But when a trip to celebrate Wesley's last week of bachelorhood ends in tragedy, Quinton, who becomes the Duke, would give anything to have his brother back.

Wesley's would-be bride, Catherine Greatheart, is left heartbroken and alone. Her grandmother has fallen ill, and Catherine has nowhere left to turn but to the family she was so close to being part of. The new Duke is kind, and she could use a friend.

Between learning how to be the head of his family, mourning his brother, and trying not to fall in love with his late-brother's fiancée, Quinton will need some help—and it's a good thing he's not alone.

"Flawless storytelling! Vayden is a new Regency powerhouse."—Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728234328
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	12/28/2021
Series:	Cambridge Brotherhood , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	312
Sales rank:	224,679
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Kristin's inspiration for the romance she writes comes from her tall, dark, and handsome husband with killer blue eyes. With five children to chase, she is never at a loss for someone to kiss, something to cook, or some mess to clean but she loves every moment of it! Life is full—of blessings and adventure! Needless to say, she’s a big fan of coffee and wine…and living in Washington, she’s within walking distance of both! Follow her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kristinvaydenauthor Instagram: @kristinkatjoyce Twitter: @KristinVayden

Editorial Reviews

10/25/2021

Grief, illness, and schemes unite a duke and his late brother’s betrothed in the endearing Regency romance that launches Vayden’s Cambridge Brothers series (after The Temptation of Grace). Following the death of Quinton Errington’s older brother, Avery, Quinton must leave his job as a Cambridge professor to reluctantly become the new Duke of Wesley. Catherine Greatheart, Avery’s fiancée, grieves the loss of her love, but she’s thankful she has her grandmother to lean on—until tragedy strikes. When her grandmother has a stroke, Catherine’s cousin, Lord Bircham, whom she hasn’t seen since childhood, is dispatched to take over as trustee of her estate, a blow to Catherine who has been overseeing everything for years. Hoping to ease Catherine’s mind, Quinton agrees to investigate Bircham’s character—but the real concern is their growing feelings for each other. Quinton worries that, because Avery died before he could make Catherine a duchess, London’s gossipmongers will assume Catherine only wants him for his title, and Catherine fears her feelings are inappropriate. But, with the meddling of his mother and friends, their union soon seems inevitable. A scheming companion adds a bit of suspense to this otherwise sweet and tame romance. Readers looking for light Regency fare will be pleased. Agent: Latoya Smith, LCS Literary Services. (Dec.)

Publishers Weekly

"Endearing…Readers looking for light Regency fare will be pleased." — Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

2021-09-29
The brother and the fiancee of a deceased duke seek solace in each other and unexpectedly find love.

When his brother tragically dies in a fire shortly before getting married, Quinton Errington must step into his role as the Duke of Wesley. Quin preferred his job as a professor at Cambridge, but familial duty comes first. Lady Catherine Greatheart grieves for her departed betrothed, but she’s experienced the loss of loved ones before. Both her parents died when she was young, leaving Catherine to live with her beloved grandmother. When Quin and Catherine run across each other by chance in Hyde Park one day, they find comfort together because of their shared experience. They easily become friends, particularly when Catherine’s grandmother becomes ill and Catherine could use extra support. Their friendship develops into more, but the rules of society place barriers in their path. Kicking off a new series, this sweet story has short chapters of alternating perspectives and a sometimes-meandering plot. Tragedy brings the leads together, but the book’s focus on resilience and hope makes it uplifting overall. Catherine’s keen intellect and Quin’s noble heart make them winsome characters, and their banter is amusing. There are several lovable (and a few villainous) side characters as well as enticing glimpses of those sure to get their own stories in future installments. The historical setting is rich, and the conflicts are driven by the way of life specific to the time period, particularly in regard to lack of women’s rights and courtship customs.

A heartfelt and hopeful read.

Kirkus Reviews