Last Duke Standing: A Historical Romance (A Royal Match, 1) (Libro en Inglés)

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ISBN: 9781335639868
por HQN
ISBN: 9781335639868
Editorial: HQN
Autor: London, Julia
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 416
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: Fans of Bridgerton will love the this sparkling, witty, and sexy new series from New York Times bestselling author Julia London! With a young future queen in the market for a husband, and the charming—and opinionated—Scottish lord tasked to introduce her to the ton’s most eligible bachelors.Charming. Cheeky. Cunning.When Crown Princess Justine of Wesloria is sent to England to learn the ropes of royalty, she falls under the tutelage of none other than Queen Victoria herself. Justine’s also in the market for a proper husband—one fit to marry the future queen of Wesloria.Because he knows simply everyone, William, Lord Douglas (the notoriously rakish heir to the Duke of Hamilton seat in Scotland, and decidedly not husband material), is on hand as an escort of sorts. William has been recruited to keep an eye on the royal matchmaker for the Weslorian prime minister, tasked to ensure the princess is matched with a man of quality…and one who will be sympathetic to the prime minister’s views.As William and Justine are forced to scrutinize an endless parade of England’s best bachelors, they become friends. But when the crowd of potential grooms is steadily culled, what if William is the last bachelor standing?Don’t miss The Duke Not Taken from New York Times bestselling author Julia London! A delicious and playful new frenemies-to-lovers romance set in Victorian England.ReviewPRAISE FOR LAST DUKE STANDING"London’s prolific talent for historical romance shines through in her witty, engaging characters who provide an insightful view into the intrigue and subterfuge involved in ensuring the survival of a monarchy. Readers will be thrilled."—Publishers Weekly on Last Duke Standing"An eminently appealing pair of protagonists, a winsome cast of secondary characters…and an amusing plot enriched by an abundance of sharp wit and buoyed by romantic chemistry that is both sweet and sexy."—Booklist on Last Duke Standing"With an engaging premise and great characters, Last Duke Standing is an enjoyable read." —Romance Reviews Today"What makes this Victorian romance stand out is the entertaining use of irony, humor, and wit, all of which enliven the interaction between the characters.” —Historical Novels ReviewPRAISE FOR JULIA LONDON“Secrets, scandals and steamy chemistry—this paperback escape has it all!”—Women's World on The Princess Plan"Charming, witty, and warm. This is perfect historical romance."—Sarah Morgan, USA Today bestselling author on The Princess Plan"It completely charmed me...The chemistry is so delicious. I simply didn't want to put it down."—Nicola Cornick, USA Today bestselling author on The Princess Plan"Charming... A fun, touching 'prince meets real girl' Victorian fairy-tale romance."—Kirkus on The Princess Plan“Warm, witty and decidedly wicked—great entertainment.”—Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Hard-Hearted Highlander"London's observations of gender roles are keen, and her protagonists are eminently likable in their dogged pursuit of their own goals despite societal expectations and political pressures."—Publishers Weekly on The Princess PlanAbout the AuthorJulia London is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over fifty novels of historical and contemporary romance. She is the recipient of the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award. She lives in Austin, Texas. Find her at www.julialondon.com.Or visit Julia online:www.julialondon.com/newsletterwww.facebook.com/julialondonwww.twitter.com/juliaflondonwww.instagram.com/julia_f_london
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