To Tame a Duke [Paperback]

Patricia Grasso (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2001

"Set against the turbulent historical background of the War of 1812, this star-crossed romance pits a grieving English nobleman, James Armstrong, the fourteenth duke of Kinross, who has come to America bent on avenging the death of his elder brother, the thirteenth duke, who was betrayed to American troops and executed. He is in pursuit of the Gilded Lily, a spy-catcher of formidable reputation and great skill. When he finds his prey, he is dismayed to discover that the Lily is no common soldier; “she” is eighteen-year-old Lily Hawthorn, the beautiful raven-haired daughter of a tavern owner with sapphire eyes and a daring spirit. James kidnaps Lily and her eight-year-old brother and returns with them to England, intending to keep them prisoner until the end of the war. He decides to make her fall in love with him—and then break her heart but all romantic hell breaks out when he himself falls in love."

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821768719
• ISBN-13: 978-0821768716
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,684,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than five Stars!!!, March 9, 2002

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This review is from: To Tame a Duke (Paperback)

I now have a new favorite author. In my opinion a good book will bring emotion to the reader. This book brought many to me. I cried, laughed, and was on the edge of my seat. I did not want to put the book down. I can not wait to read all of Patricia Grasso's books. Five stars for Patricia!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, August 12, 2001

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Tame a Duke (Paperback)

When his cousin Sloan reports the death of his older brother, James Armstrong seeks revenge upon the colonists who hung his brother. The Gilded Lily, a code name for an American spy, is responsible for the death of the 13th Duke of Kinross. Now the 14th Duke, James sets off across the oceans to kill his brother's murder. Kidnapping the man from a tavern, he's shocked to learn he's a she.

Eighteen-year-old Lily Hawthorn, daughter of a tavern owner, uses her remarkable gift of memory to aid the American cause. She disobeys her fiancé for an assignation at a tavern, little suspecting the danger she walks into. A man bent on revenge kidnaps her and her eight-year-old brother. When he realizes she's a woman, he takes her aboard his ship, planning to hold her in England until the war's conclusion. His revenge takes a different direction when he decides to make her fall in love with him, so that he might simply break her heart. A hollow victory indeed, if his own heart gets broken as well.

Patricia Grasso delivers a fast-paced tale of opposites attracted in TO TAME A DUKE. Challenges of loyalty and love bring these outstanding characters to life with witty dialogue and sharp motivation. The conflict between these two strong characters boils over into hatred, mistrust and searing passion. In addition, the beautifully realized younger brother adds a marvelous touch with his pet pig. With a complex plot weaving matters of the heart with political intrigue and bit of a mystery, TO TAME A DUKE provides delightful entertainment. Highly recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Patricia does it again, August 7, 2001

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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To Tame a Duke is a great book. Set during the 1800's follow Lily and James from Boston to the Ballrooms of England. You will even be re-introduced to characters from some of Patricia's old stories. Violets in the Snow, and No Decent Gentleman. James is after the murderer of his brother. He makes the mistake in assuming that Lily is the spy that caused his death. After kidnapping her and her brother, he takes them back to England, and his life is never the same again. So what do you do when you fall in love with your kidnapper, and prisoner? Read the book. This is a great book with intrigue, romance, and laughter, and some familiar old friends from the past. Just the thing for the end of Summer Blues, or rainy day curl-up with a good book day.