The Duke Gets Even: A Novel

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By belovedUSA Todaybestselling author Joanna Shupe, the fourth installment in the Fifth Avenue Rebels series about a secret affair between a free-spirited heiress and an uptight duke which turns more passionate than either could have imagined.

A rebellious heiress.

A duke in dire straits.

An anonymous midnight tryst.

To escape the shackles of marriage, Nellie Young purposely ruined her reputation a long time ago. Now she dedicates herself to hedonistic pleasures only, like kissing a handsome stranger in the ocean under the moonlight...

To save his estate, the proper Duke of Lockwood must marry the perfect bridewealthy, with an unblemished reputation. While in New York hes the perfect gentleman, and no one knows hes suppressing his darkest desires. The last thing he needs is another scandal.

Except Nellie sees through Lockwoods charade, straight to the real man underneath. This uptight duke is far more than he lets on, and she cant resist him. Their secret affair turns scorching, far more than either expected. And when his beautiful rebel finds an unconventional cause, Lockwood has to decide if hes willing to sacrifice everything to keep her.

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Joanna Shupe is the queen of historical bad boys! Julia Quinn Shupes well-loved Fifth Avenue Rebels series returns with a very saucy friends-with-benefits story. As ever, her command of historical details enlivens the story as much as her command of intimate ones The Mrs. Astor of Gilded Age romances provides another smart and sexy read. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Bride Goes Rogue Shupe (the Uptown Girls series) opens her Fifth Avenue Rebels series with this effortlessly diverting Gilded Age romance... [Harrison and Maddies] sexual chemistry and dynamic banter, especially during intimate moments, convey an alluring blend of love and playfulness. This character-driven historical romance is sure to delight. Publishers WeeklyonThe Heiress Hunt Joanna Shupe vividly evokes 1890s New York, from glamorous restaurants to a Bowery boxing hall to the original Madison Square Garden. New York Times Book Review on The Rogue of Fifth Avenue Swoon! WithThe Rogue of Fifth Avenue, Shupe continues to build on the sterling legacy shes building for herself as a gifted weaver of glittering Gilded Age tales (complete with lots of nod to real historical figures), while also deepening the contemporary resonance of her themes. Entertainment Weekly

Author Bio

Joanna Shupe has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. While in college, Joanna read every romance she could get her hands on and soon started crafting her own racy historical novels. In 2013, she won Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart(R) Award for Best Historical. She now lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. To connect with Joanna, visit JoannaShupe.com.