How to Forget a Duke (Misadventures in Matchmaking 1)

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The Bourne Matrimonial Agency has one rule: Never fall in love with the client. A simple thing to remember . . . unless youre a matchmaker with amnesia.

The Duke of Rydstromrequires a wife. Preferably one with a large fortune and a complete lack of curiosity. The last thing he needs is a meddling matchmaker determined to dig up his dark family secrets.

All Jacinda wants is to find a bride for a duke. How hard could that be Hes handsome, enigmatic . . . and hiding something. Shes sure of it. Determined to discover what it is, she travels to his crumbling cliffside estate. Yet, by the time she washes up on his beach, she can no longer remember who she is or why the duke is so familiar to her. All she knows is that his kisses are unforgettableand she intends to use every skill she can to discover whats in his heart . . .

When Miss Bourne cant remember what brought her to his ancestral home, Rydstrom intends to keep it that way. Yet as the days pass, his true challenge will be safeguarding his secret while resisting this woman whoconfound it allmay well be his perfect match.

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Got lost in HOW TO FORGET A DUKE... loving this story. Lorraine Heath clever, original... Lorret proves her skills... Jacindas constant mischief and Crispins reactions to her behavior add welcome humor to their slow-brewing romance, and their constant bickering is the perfect foreplay. Readers will hope for Lorret to develop a series from here. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Lorret sends up a rollicking historical romance... boosted by vivid characters and lively storytelling. A sparkling, witty romance that is both lighthearted and intense. Kirkus Reviews the perfect blend of deep emotion, compelling characters and the sort of romance that goes straight to the readers heart. Sophie Barnes, author of The Duke of Her Desire Lorret launches her Misadventures in Matchmaking series, and historical-romance fans will quickly fall in love with the result: an elegantly written Regency historical that takes captivating characters, clever plotting, and copious amounts of sizzling sensuality and spins the whole thing into literary gold. Booklist (starred review) Lorrets Misadventures in Matchmaking series starter and print debut sparkles with wit and passion. The endearing secondary characters augment the charming amnesia plot to perfection, and readers will enjoy spending time with the meddling matchmaker and secretive duke, while delighting in Lorrets references to Jane AustensEmmathat ring true for her heroine as well. A smart, fun charmer! RT Book Reviews (4 stars) a sexy page-turner... you cant help but root for these two stubborn, persistent characters to fall for each other...the novel draws you in and leaves a satisfied smile on your face. Entertainment Weekly With clever wit, heady sexuality, and lush description, Lorrets title puts an enticing spin on the classic amnesia trop and launches a series (the authors Avon print debut)in fine style. Library Journal a delightfully tropey Regency featuring a hero who goes from loveable curmudgeon to joyfully in love... this romance is just so fun that it made my day... How to Forget a Dukewas so delicious... This was the read I needed to brighten up my week. Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

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USA Today bestselling author, Vivienne Lorret transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of works including: The Wallflower Wedding Series, The Rakes of Fallow Hall Series, The Season's Original Series, and the Misadventures in Matchmaking series. For more information on her books, sign up for her newsletter at www.vivlorret.net.