The Duke and the Spitfire, Jessie Clever
The Duke and the Spitfire, Jessie Clever
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The Duke and the Spitfire

Author: Jessie Clever

Narrator: Bridget Thomas

Unabridged: 8 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/28/2022


Synopsis

Lady Johanna Darby has loved Benedict Carver since they were young, but he’s never seen her as more than his best friend’s little sister. When Benedict marries another and emigrates to America, she knows she will never love another. But with her sisters all wed, Johanna resigns herself to finding a match to finally leave her family home and give her brother his much-deserved freedom to find his own wife.Until Benedict unexpectedly returns, newly titled and widowed. Benedict Carver never doubted his place as the second son of a duke, mostly because his father would never let him forget it. Denied the station he desired at his family’s beloved Raeford Court, Benedict is sent to America with the bride his father chose for him. But when his brother dies in a tragic accident, Benedict finds himself with the title and an estate on the brink of collapse thanks to his brother’s gambling debts and neglect. Having sworn never to remarry, Benedict must now select a bride with a hefty fortune if he is to save his beloved Raeford Court.Even if that bride is his best friend’s little sister.The Duke and the Spitfire is the fourth book in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, The Unwanted Dukes. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download The Duke and the Spitfire today.

Reviews

Goodreads review by BJ on January 02, 2022

She's loved the H for years, all he wants is her dowry. He's been badly used by his family and lost confidence in himself. He does trust the h and knows she loves him. He decides he can't love her but it's really his trauma stopping him. It good with weak men and strong women in this series. Loved i......more

Goodreads review by Maeghan on July 02, 2021

Solid story. Questionable motives I did really enjoy this story but Ben's reasoning behind refusing to fall in love felt a little flat. What his father and first wife did and said were awful but it felt like he was holding on a little too tight to their words. Johanna showed him and told him over an......more

Goodreads review by Jo on December 02, 2023

3.5/5 Me había gustado mucho esta serie y tenía muchas ganas de leer a la última de las hermanas Darby. El libro me gustó. Es lindo bien llevado, con diálogos ágiles y HE asegurado. No me convenció mucho Benedict, no termina ni de ser ni héroe ni villano, como que no termine de entender al personaje.......more

Goodreads review by Bridget on May 19, 2021

Not what you think Johanna the youngest of five had to go along with everyone else's plans and ideas! Benedict did as well except Johanna didn't know it! Johanna was very young when she came out so she could watch quite despondent as Benedict aka Ben wed a beautiful creature! Most assuredly beauty w......more

Goodreads review by Mary on September 21, 2021

This is a quick, easy read. Johanna has loved Ben for years and finally has a chance to marry him. What seems as if it would be an easy relationship turns about to be rather complicated. I enjoyed watching Johanna's character as she continued to support Ben in spite of the difficulties they face.......more