Once Upon a Duke (12 Dukes of Christmas Book 1)

Name: Once Upon a Duke (12 Dukes of Christmas Book 1)
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (3912 reviews)
Author: Erica Ridley

by Erica Ridley

Romance Historical Fiction

4.1 (3,912)

4.1 stars from 3,912 reviews. Top 61% of Romance books we track.

210 pages~3.5 hr readPublished by Barnes & Noble PressPublished 2019-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy second-chance romance where both characters have good reasons for their walls and genuine chemistry that crackles through witty dialogue.
You love Regency settings with a lighter touch, where Christmas chaos and snowbound moments create intimacy without melodrama.
You appreciate slow-burn tension between a grumpy lead and a sharp-tongued heroine who won't let him off easy.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer angst-heavy emotional drama where relationships are tested by serious external conflict rather than clever banter and misunderstanding.
You want deeply complex characters wrestling with profound inner demons; this is more fun and spirited than introspective.
You're looking for a sprawling epic or intricate mystery plot; this is intimate and focused on the central romance.

About this book

The Duke of Silkridge must return to the remote mountains of his past to restore his family legacy, as required by a relative's will. He intends to complete this task and leave immediately—he has no intention of rekindling anything with the woman he abandoned years ago. Noelle Pratchett remembers the duke well. He charmed her, kissed her, and disappeared without explanation. Now he's returned, and they both know his stay will be temporary. Despite her resolve to keep her distance, his presence threatens to break through her defenses. Set during the Christmas season, this Regency romance combines witty dialogue, emotional depth, and holiday atmosphere. The story features a grumpy duke, a spirited heroine who won't be easily swayed, and the tension of a second chance neither expected.

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