The Duke of Aces, Rachel Ann Smith
The Duke of Aces, Rachel Ann Smith
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The Duke of Aces

Author: Rachel Ann Smith

Narrator: Brian J. Gill

Unabridged: 5 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/14/2023

Synopsis

Wagering on Love is Risky . . .

A lady's fate should never be determined by the turn of a card.

Lady Isadora Malbury must remain unwed if she wishes to continue to be a member of the exclusive and secret Wicked Ladies Salon. Having survived two seasons already without a single proposal, one more shouldn't be a challenge, that is until she finds herself wagering with the pompous Duke of Aces for her hand.

Love is not in the cards for one of England's top spies.

The Duke of Avondale has decided it's time to wed. As an agent for the Foreign Office, he needs a woman who can keep a secret. Spying the reserved and aloof Lady Isadora at his summer house party, Avondale believes he's identified the perfect candidate to become the next Duchess of Avondale. Except, the woman has no interest in marriage, but she does have a fondness for taking risks.

Contains mature themes.

About Rachel Ann Smith

Rachel Ann Smith writes steamy historical romances with a twist. Her debut series, Agents of the Home Office, features female protagonists that defy convention. When Rachel isn't writing, she loves to read and spend time with the family. She is frequently found with her Kindle by the pool during the summer, on the side-lines of the soccer field in the spring and fall, or curled up on the couch during the winter months. She currently lives in Colorado with her extremely understanding husband and their two very supportive children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jill on June 03, 2022

I received an advance ebook copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for review. The Duke of Aces by Rachel Ann Smith is the second book of the Ladies of Risk. Lady Isadora Malbury must remain unmarried if she is to continue to be a member of the Wicked Ladies Salon. She has survived two Seas......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on June 22, 2022

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and this is my freely given opinion. I read this after reading Much Ado About Dukes by Eva Devon and it was interesting some of the similarities between the stories. Both had strong, intelligent women who valued their independence and supporting other women,......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on May 26, 2022

Thomas Grandstone, Duke of Avondale, is known as the Duke of Aces when playing cards. It is not luck to win when he plays, but the mind of a spy for the Home Office. Napoleon may be on St. Helena, but rumors are that those loyal may try to help him escape. After a house party at his estate in Scotla......more

Goodreads review by InD'tale Magazine on September 04, 2022

Be prepared for a bit of delightful wickedness when beginning “The Duke of Aces”. Read full review in the 2022 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on May 29, 2022

Although a sweet romance did emerge, I found this novel rather confusing. I read the first book in this series and enjoyed it, but this one is rather mysterious and I would have said that a number of events were covered in the first book, but this was not the case. Rather it would seem that one has......more

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