How To Tempt A Duke [Mass Market Paperback]

Kasey Michaels (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

He'd returned from war a duke. Now Rafael Daughtry was battling a force more terrifying than Napoleon's army—his family. Thankfully, his childhood friend Charlotte Seavers had agreed—reluctantly—to a bargain. While Rafe would provide her with the home she'd lost, Charlotte would provide him with a chaperone for his unruly twin sisters.

But who would chaperone Rafe? For the feisty young girl he remembered had blossomed into a sensual woman—a woman whose haunting beauty and deeply kept secrets drew him like no other. Charlotte had good reason to mistrust men—yet could Rafe's sizzling seduction convince her to give in to temptation?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Michaels (Becket's Last Stand) debuts the Daughtry family series with a straightforward Regency-era romance between childhood friends. With the untimely death of his uncle and two cousins, Rafael Rafe Daughtry, in France with the British army, unexpectedly inherits a dukedom. War hero Rafe arrives at his boyhood home of Ashurst Hall to encounter Miss Charlotte Seavers. Charlotte, who has forsaken her childhood nickname of Charlie, is still spunky and strong willed but far from the hoyden menace he remembered. Rafe finds her boldness admirable, but as the attraction between the pair blossoms, he's disturbed by her skittish manner, especially when he discovers that Charlotte was formerly engaged to his odious cousin Harold. The swift-moving plot and an interesting subplot involving attempted murder are tarnished by a lack of character development, resulting in a merely average read. (Sept.)
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books; First Thus edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373773714
• ISBN-13: 978-0373773718
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #658,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not my cup of tea, October 30, 2009

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CJ (Mount Airy, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Tempt A Duke (Mass Market Paperback)

I will not summarize this book, since previous reviewers have already done so. I can't believe the rave reviews this book has received. The entire "romance" was spoiled for me for most of the book. The heroine could not stand any physical contact from the hero the first 1/2 of the book because she had been raped by the hero's cousin. I'm sorry, I read romance to escape reality and this ruined the entire book for me. I had to share this with others who feel like I do. I wish someone had mentioned it in other reviews so I would not have spent my money and time on this book!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars engaging amusing Regency romance, September 5, 2009

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How To Tempt A Duke (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1814 after fighting for several years on the continent, Captain Rafael Daughtry is coming home to begin his duties as the Duke of Ashurst since his uncle and his cousins mysteriously died while he was fighting Napoleon. Family friend Charlotte Seavers is a bit aghast with Rafe's younger out of control sixteen years old twin sisters, Nicole the ring leader and Lydia for the stunt they pulled on letters to and from Rafe, but is elated her childhood buddy is finally returning home safe and sound.

Neither Rafe nor Charlie initially recognizes one another as childhood memories overwhelm adult senses. However, he needs her to help him somewhat control and chaperone his siblings. As he falls in love with Charlie, she has always loved him; but conceals her secret as to why she distrusts men even her beloved Rafe.

This is an engaging amusing Regency romance starring two likable lead characters and a terrific support cast starting with the irresistible impish sisters. The breezy brisk story line also contains a serious mystery subplot as well as Charlie's related secret. Fans will enjoy this witty historical and want a future tale or two (in a few years hence) starring the terrible terror twins.

Harriet Klausner

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Regency Series, October 13, 2009

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T. Taylor (Lafayette, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How To Tempt A Duke (Mass Market Paperback)

This book introduces you to the Daughtry Family - Rafe, the eldest brother and his two twin sisters Lydia and Nicole.

Rafe has returned from the Pennisula to assume the title of Duke after the deaths of his uncle and cousins. He brings his friend Fitz with him. He finds that his childhood friend Charlotte is in charge of the estate and that she has a secret that she doesn't want to divulge. Rafe and Charlotte (Charlie) fall in love and learn to trust again.

This story was both funny and bittersweet(Lydia/Fitz). The mystery plays out and is resolved. I'll be honest, I was in tears at the end, but anxiously looked forward to the future for all these characters.

This is definitely a good read!