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Always Be My Duchess

By Amalie Howard
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Always Be My Duchess by Amalie Howard is a romantic journey that weaves together a captivating narrative set in the backdrop of high society. The story follows Lysander, a reclusive and wealthy duke, who hires the charming and talented Genevieve, a former ballerina, to pose as his fiancée. As they navigate through pretense and societal expectations, genuine feelings develop, leading to dilemmas of the heart and unexpected twists.
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You might enjoy this book if you love historical romance filled with witty banter and captivating characters. Set against the enchanting backdrop of the Regency era, it involves a fake relationship scheme brimming with chemistry and unexpected challenges. Ideal for fans of passionate storylines and happily-ever-afters.

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USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard joins the Forever list with a dazzling historical rom-com inspired by classic 90s movies, for fans of Netflix's Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Manda Collins!

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Pretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard:

"Refreshing, steamy, and stocked with characters you don't normally get to see in the genre—a must-read author"

- Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart—or make promises it can't keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardises a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual—and alluring—solution.

Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Genevieve Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Neve was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Neve an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over.

Only neither is prepared when very real feelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win... but only if they're willing to risk their hearts.

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Always Be My Duchess is praised as a captivating summer romance featuring ballerinas, charming dukes, and lively characters. It offers a delightful escape with its wit, charm, and minimal angst, making it a highly enjoyable read.

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ISBN: 9781538737712

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Forever

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Amalie Howard is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling novelist of "smart, sexy, deliciously feminist romance." The Beast of Beswick was one of Oprah Daily's Top 24 Best Historicals to Read. She is also the author of several critically acclaimed, award-winning young adult novels. An AAPI/Caribbean-born writer, she has written articles and interviews on multicultural fiction that have appeared in the Portland Book Review, Ravishly magazine, and Diversity in YA. When she's not writing, she can usually be found reading, being the president of her one-woman Harley Davidson motorcycle club #WriteOrDie, or power-napping. She currently lives in Colorado with her husband and three children.

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