The Heart of a Duke
By (Author) Victoria Morgan
Penguin Putnam Inc
Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
3rd December 2013
United States
Paperback
304
Width 106mm, Height 171mm, Spine 21mm
177g
From the author ofFor the Love of a Soldiercomes a rapturous new novel of unspoken secrets, and true love . . . From the author ofFor the Love of a Soldiercomes a rapturous new novel of unspoken secrets, and true love . . . Lady Julia Chandler fears she will be walking down the aisle with a silver-tipped cane if she waits for the Duke of Bedford to seal their engagement. Seeking to quicken his pace, she decides to find her duke, kiss him senseless, and post the wedding banns. It is a good plan, until she mistakes her fiance's long-absent twin for her duke. Ten years ago, Lord Daniel Bryant sailed to America to find his fortune and flee his cruel brother who inherited the family title. A cryptic note draws him back to England-Come home and claim your destiny.Before seeking anything, Daniel must first determine who set the fire that nearly took his life and precipitated his flight abroad. Now with the taste of Lady Julia warm on his lips, the stakes are raised higher than before as he seeks to claim both his destiny and the lady of his heart. 'A touch of mystery and tender passion combine for a classic Regency read.'Maggie Robinson, author of In the Heart of the Highlander
"A touch of mystery and tender passion combine for a classic Regency read."Maggie Robinson
"A warm and touching love story. This couple will steal your heart!"- Caroline Linden
Praise for For the Love of a Soldier
An absolute gem...complex characters, a satisfying love story, and a fascinating examination of the Battle of BalaclavaBravo to Victoria Morgan for bringing this fascinating bit of history to life, and seamlessly weaving it into her storyline. Morgan's voice is perfect for this genre. She has just the right balance of history, romance, and intelligent prose. For The Love of a Soldieris a remarkable debut novel.Penelope's Romance Reviews
Readers will enjoy Morgans debut novel, with its charming characters and depth of emotion. Morgan deftly handles returning soldiers trauma within the context of a love story and adds spice with a bit of mystery and unexpected secrets.RT Reviews (4 Stars)
A lifelong New England resident, Victoria Morgan lives in a suburb of Boston. She is the author of For the Love of a Soldier, andjuggles (with differing degrees of priority) a part-time job, writing, watercolor classes, her husband, two teen-agers, and a mini-golden doodle with a Napoleon complex. A 2011 RWA Golden Heart Finalist and an insatiable reader, she loves to see the magic of a world taking shape through the words of a book or the beauty of a painted picture.