The Duke Not Taken, Julia London
The Duke Not Taken, Julia London
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The Duke Not Taken

Author: Julia London

Narrator: Justin Hill

Unabridged: 10 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/27/2022


Synopsis

“London’s second Royal Match Victorian romance sparkles by pairing a rebellious princess with a reclusive duke…The witty repartee between Amelia and Joshua propels the novel forward while revealing the complex depths of the characters. Readers won’t want to put this down.”—Publishers Weekly on The Duke Not Taken

Impossible. Infuriating. Intoxicating.

Ever since her sister became queen two years ago, Amelia Ivanosen, Princess of Wesloria, has been flirting and skirting scandal—just barely. Before she does anything too outlandish, she is sent to England and Lila Alexander, illustrious matchmaker to the ton, is recruited. Respectably ensconced at the country estate of a family friend, Amelia is introduced to many eligible bachelors, but…there is no spark. There never seems to be unless the man is completely wrong for her.

Next door lives Joshua Parker, Duke of Marley, who is grumpy and reclusive—for good reason. His first wife died in childbirth. When Marley is dragged by a friend to his neighbor’s soiree, he and Amelia instantly dislike each other. Their banter is snarky and heated. He’s a stuck-up smarty-pants; she’s a self-involved, annoying princess.

Sparks fly when they’re together—fireworks actually—but they loathe each other. Really. So why can’t they stop thinking about each other?

A Royal Match

Book 1: Last Duke Standing
Book 2: The Duke Not Taken

About Julia London

Julia 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


Reviews

Goodreads review by Niki (mustreadalltheromance) on October 03, 2022

Amelia Ivanosen, Princess of Wesloria, has become intolerably restless since her sister’s marriage and ascension to the throne. She’s a notorious flirt and her mother and sister are afraid she’ll cause a scandal, so they have arranged to send her to England with Lady Lila Alexander, a matchmaker. Li......more

Goodreads review by Brandy on August 25, 2022

Ok. Fine. I’ll admit it. I cried at the end. This was such a lovely book, and Amelia is such a wonderful heroine! Lively and engaging and says what she thinks and is searching for her place in this world and is a princess to boot! Our hero, on the other hand? Joshua is grumpy and lost in the depths......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on August 06, 2022

Non-spoiler review: For the most part, I loved this book. The hero and heroine were unique and compelling people. I feel the hero took too much on himself but one cannot truly keep control over one's psyche during tragedy, so I was sympathetic. The heroine was lovely and sincere in every respect—unt......more

Goodreads review by Gail on September 07, 2022

Fantastic Story! The Duke Not Taken will have you laughing, crying and certainly rooting for our hero and heroine. Princess Amelia of the mythical kingdom of Wesloria has come to England to find a husband. This is not actually a choice but an attempt by her sister Queen Justine, from Last Duke Stand......more