Aphrodite and the Duke, J.J. McAvoy
Aphrodite and the Duke, J.J. McAvoy
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Aphrodite and the Duke

Author: J.J. McAvoy

Narrator: Grace Gray, Drew Rodgers, Kwame Augustine, Rachael Reshma

Unabridged: 10 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/23/2022


Synopsis

“Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean

“McAvoy has crafted a lushly romantic tale with a real thread of danger in its pages and a swoony second-chance romance.”—Entertainment Weekly

Aphrodite Du Bell has always resented her name. While the members of the ton, and even the queen herself, praise her warm brown skin, perfect curls, and exquisite features, Aphrodite can’t help but think that living up to the literal goddess of beauty is asking a bit much. Her renowned loveliness certainly didn’t stop the love of her life from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.

When Aphrodite’s formidable mother summons her back to London to aid in her sister’s debut, she has no choice but to acquiesce. But Aphrodite is determined to ignore one man in particular: Evander Eagleman, the Duke of Everely, the man who devastated her all those years ago. Yet why does her guileless heart still flutter at the sight of him?

Evander Eagleman lost his chance for true love, but now that he is an unattached widower, he is determined to win back Aphrodite’s trust—and her hand in marriage. But just as the couple make strides to mend old wounds, Evander’s true reason for rejecting Aphrodite threatens their coveted future . . . and even their lives.

Don’t miss any of J.J. McAvoy’s steamy DuBells series:
APHRODITE AND THE DUKE • VERITY AND THE FORBIDDEN SUITOR • HATHOR AND HER LOVER (coming in 2024!)

About J.J. McAvoy

J. J. McAvoy was born in Montreal, Canada, and graduated from Carleton University in 2016 with an honors degree in humanities. She is the oldest of three and has loved writing for years. Her works are inspired by everything from Shakespearean tragedies to modern pop culture. Her first novel, Ruthless People, was a runaway bestseller. Currently she's traveling all across the world, writing, looking for inspiration, and meeting fans.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kezia on October 16, 2022

When I started this, I told myself, “I really need to read more regency romances.” Do I still think this? Well, I feel less inclined to read another one. I’m not trying to bash this book from the start, but I just think these books are not for me. I only prefer the romance parts in these books becau......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on March 01, 2023

I really loved the first 75% of this but lordy the ending was absolutely too much for me. I obviously knew his brother was going to be the entire third act but it got worse than I thought and then they were feeling bad for him like sorry he was truly evil idk. I was super stressed for the last half......more

Goodreads review by Lacey (laceybooklovers) on November 17, 2022

I wanted to love this so much more! But I just wasn't a fan of everything outside of the romance, and there was quite a lot of it. Evander also should groveled more lol.......more

Goodreads review by Amber on August 25, 2022

Aphrodite and the Duke had appeal for fans of the Bridgerton show but ultimately missed the mark. Evander Everly told Aphrodite Du Bell that he intended to marry her. She believed him and turned away all other suitors until she learned about his marriage to a woman who wasn’t her. Four years later,......more

3.5 stars rounded up Aphrodite and the Duke is a second-chance historical romance with a plot that extends well beyond marriage, and I can see why it has been compared to season 1 of Bridgerton. A diverse cast of characters, a heroine who knows nothing about marriage ahead of time, an involved queen,......more


Quotes

“McAvoy has crafted a lushly romantic tale with a real thread of danger in its pages and a swoony second-chance romance.”Entertainment Weekly

“Full of lush gowns, longing looks, and lingering secrets, Bridgerton lovers have found their next read in Aphrodite and the Duke. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.”New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean

Aphrodite and the Duke is a vibrant historical romance, full of heart, heat, and thrilling period drama. A delectable treat for fans of Bridgerton!”—Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author of The Siren of Sussex

“Between the Bridgerton TV series and the forthcoming film adaptation of Mr. Malcom’s List, the popularity of diverse historical romance is clear; McAvoy’s addition to this growing genre comes right on time.”Publishers Weekly

“Accomplished contemporary romance author McAvoy dives head first into diverse Regency romance. . . . Fans of both Shonda Rhimes’s TV adaptations and Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton books will love this charming romance featuring the lively and heartwarming biracial Du Bell family and the world they inhabit, free of racial prejudice.”Booklist