Narrator Justine Eyre’s smooth voice weaves a tale of forgetfulness and secrets in this historical romance. Jacinda Bourne is one of three matchmaking sisters with a penchant for getting into mischief while investigating her clients. But when she loses her memory and is left in the care of the Duke of Rydstrom, her inquisitive nature will uncover their quickly growing attraction to each other even as unavoidable truths about the Duke’s financial situation loom. Eyre delivers a solid performance, skillfully jockeying between Rydstrom’s dour manner and Jacinda’s curious exuberance. Add in a cast of characters she voices with fun audible quirks along with the atmosphere of a crumbling castle, and listeners will recognize this as a keeper. A.L. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
How to Forget a Duke
Narrated by Justine Eyre
Vivienne LorretUnabridged — 11 hours, 34 minutes
How to Forget a Duke
Narrated by Justine Eyre
Vivienne LorretUnabridged — 11 hours, 34 minutes
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Overview
The Bourne Matrimonial Agency has one rule: Never fall in love with the client. A simple thing to remember . . . unless you're a matchmaker with amnesia.
The Duke of Rydstrom*requires a wife. Preferably one with a large fortune and a complete lack of curiosity. The last thing he needs is a meddling matchmaker determined to dig up his dark family secrets.
All Jacinda wants is to find a bride for a duke. How hard could that be? He's handsome, enigmatic . . . and hiding something. She's sure of it. Determined to discover what it is, she travels to his crumbling cliffside estate. Yet, by the time she washes up on his beach, she can no longer remember who she is or why the duke is so familiar to her. All she knows is that his kisses are unforgettable-and she intends to use every skill she can to discover what's in his heart . . .
When Miss Bourne can't remember what brought her to his ancestral home, Rydstrom intends to keep it that way. Yet as the days pass, his true challenge will be safeguarding his secret while resisting this woman who-confound it all-may well be his perfect match.
This historical romance novel is perfect for fans of Jane Austen and alternate history.
With a meddling matchmaker suffering from amnesia, a duke with dark family secrets, and a crumbling cliffside estate, this book is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
HarperCollins 2024
Editorial Reviews
★ 03/19/2018
In this clever, original standalone Regency set in the Whitcrest area of Sussex, the methodic Crispin Montague, fifth Duke of Rydstrom, meets his match in Jacinda Bourne, an impertinent, unapologetic busybody and part owner of the Bourne Matrimonial Agency. Crispin enlists the agency’s service in finding a wealthy bride who will ask little of her husband. An incomplete application and a suspicious letter lead the naturally inquisitive Jacinda to believe Crispin is hiding something; when she’s plagued with a bout of amnesia while trying to uncover his secrets, he feels obligated to take care of her. Jacinda charms everyone from the staff to the villagers to Sybil, Crispin’s mute young sister. Crispin’s need for funds to save his crumbling estate falls victim to his growing desire for the financially strapped Jacinda, whose agency’s only rule is “never to fall in love with the client.” Lorret proves her skills by making Jacinda’s character plain to readers even though she doesn’t always understand herself. Jacinda’s constant mischief and Crispin’s reactions to her behavior add welcome humor to their slow-brewing romance, and their constant bickering is the perfect foreplay. Readers will hope for Lorret to develop a series from here. Agent: Tonya May, Janklow & Nesbit. (May)
Got lost in HOW TO FORGET A DUKE... loving this story.” — Lorraine Heath
“clever, original... Lorret proves her skills... Jacinda’s constant mischief and Crispin’s reactions to her behavior add welcome humor to their slow-brewing romance, and their constant bickering is the perfect foreplay. Readers will hope for Lorret to develop a series from here.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Lorret sends up a rollicking historical romance... boosted by vivid characters and lively storytelling. A sparkling, witty romance that is both lighthearted and intense.” — Kirkus Reviews
“the perfect blend of deep emotion, compelling characters and the sort of romance that goes straight to the reader’s heart.” — Sophie Barnes, author of The Duke of Her Desire
“Lorret launches her Misadventures in Matchmaking series, and historical-romance fans will quickly fall in love with the result: an elegantly written Regency historical that takes captivating characters, clever plotting, and copious amounts of sizzling sensuality and spins the whole thing into literary gold.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Lorret’s Misadventures in Matchmaking series starter and print debut sparkles with wit and passion. The endearing secondary characters augment the charming amnesia plot to perfection, and readers will enjoy spending time with the meddling matchmaker and secretive duke, while delighting in Lorret’s references to Jane Austen’s Emma that ring true for her heroine as well. A smart, fun charmer!” — RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“a sexy page-turner... you can’t help but root for these two stubborn, persistent characters to fall for each other... the novel draws you in and leaves a satisfied smile on your face.” — Entertainment Weekly
“With clever wit, heady sexuality, and lush description, Lorret’s title puts an enticing spin on the classic amnesia trop and launches a series (the author’s Avon print debut) in fine style.” — Library Journal
“a delightfully tropey Regency featuring a hero who goes from loveable curmudgeon to joyfully in love... this romance is just so fun that it made my day... How to Forget a Duke was so delicious... This was the read I needed to brighten up my week.” — Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
a delightfully tropey Regency featuring a hero who goes from loveable curmudgeon to joyfully in love... this romance is just so fun that it made my day... How to Forget a Duke was so delicious... This was the read I needed to brighten up my week.
Got lost in HOW TO FORGET A DUKE... loving this story.
Lorret launches her Misadventures in Matchmaking series, and historical-romance fans will quickly fall in love with the result: an elegantly written Regency historical that takes captivating characters, clever plotting, and copious amounts of sizzling sensuality and spins the whole thing into literary gold.
a sexy page-turner... you can’t help but root for these two stubborn, persistent characters to fall for each other... the novel draws you in and leaves a satisfied smile on your face.
Lorret’s Misadventures in Matchmaking series starter and print debut sparkles with wit and passion. The endearing secondary characters augment the charming amnesia plot to perfection, and readers will enjoy spending time with the meddling matchmaker and secretive duke, while delighting in Lorret’s references to Jane Austen’s Emma that ring true for her heroine as well. A smart, fun charmer!
the perfect blend of deep emotion, compelling characters and the sort of romance that goes straight to the reader’s heart.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940170356775 |
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| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Publication date: | 06/12/2018 |
| Series: | Misadventures in Matchmaking , #1 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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