Catherine Malboeuf has grown up listening to stories of
her
family history in England, where her mother grew up -
tales of
mystery surrounding her great grandmother's diary and a
hidden
tiara.
It is now 1820 and Catherine has arrived in London
determined to find her family's diary and purchase Walsley
Manor, where her mother was raised. Headstrong and
determined,
Catherine is unprepared for Nick, the Duke of Boulstridge,
owner and restorer of Walsley Manor.
Clashing instantly, the
Duke is unsure how to deal with Catherine, who is so
unlike
the simpering misses of the ton. Offering her a wager,
which
he feels certain he will win, Nick feels he has the upper
hand
- if she receives a proper proposal from a member of the
ton
before the end of the season, he will sell her Walsley
Manor.
With regards to the diary, they endeavour to work together
as
a team to unlock its secrets.
Spending as much time with each other, as society allows,
Catherine and Nick are drawn to each other and passion
begins
to bloom. But Nick has vowed never to marry, as he fears
he
would end up like his despicable father.
As Catherine's
feelings grow for Nick, she realises that he could never
be
with her, a supposed daughter of a pirate, and she tries
to
garner a proposal from another gentleman so that she may
win
the
wager. But love has a way of winding its way into their
hearts, and when fear takes over, Catherine and Nick say
some
harsh things that hurt deeply.
When burglaries, kidnapping and attacks centre around
Catherine, will Nick and her new found friends, be able to
protect her? Or will Nick lose the only woman who lights a
fire in his soul?
HOW TO BEGUILE A DUKE by Ally Broadfield is an enthralling
Regency romance which captured my undivided attention from
the
beginning. Catherine is a wonderfully unique, fiery,
independent character who speaks her mind and will go to
any
lengths for her family. I enjoyed watching the
relationship
develop between Nick and Catherine, and to understand
Nick's
tumultuous history regarding his father.
HOW TO BEGUILE A DUKE
by Ally Broadfield is an adventurous, passionate, exciting
romance, with characters that will remain with me for some
time.
The spirited Catherine Malboeuf has just arrived in
England
to reclaim her ancestral home, Walsley Manor, and a
valuable
missing heirloom. Nicholas Adair, the attractive and
frustratingly inflexible Duke of Boulstridge, however, is
quite unwilling to sell the estate back to Catherine.
Unless, of course, she accepts a small wager...
Nick will sell Walsley Manor if--and only if--Catherine
secures an offer of marriage from an eligible member of
the
ton before the end of the London season.
Of course, Nick is certain he'll win. After all, no proper
gentleman would ever marry a woman who conceals a cutlass
in
her skirts. Yet something about Catherine's unconventional
disposition seems to ignite a need deep inside him. A need
that won't just cost him the wager, but the very heart he
swore to never give away...
Excerpt
She crossed her arms. “Your Grace. I have never been so
insulted. I am not accustomed to having my word questioned.”
“Well you must become accustomed to it if you are going to
continue to break into other people’s homes at your whim.”
“You should as well if you are going to lie to your guests
about your whereabouts.”
He took a step forward and looked down his nose at her.
Every part of her body awakened to his proximity. A whiff of
cedar tickled her nose.
“Miss Malboeuf, you would do well to learn the customs of
English society. It is my prerogative to turn away callers I
do not wish to see. When my butler told you I was not at
home, you should have understood it meant I did not wish to
give you audience.”
She took a step back, hoping her mind would reengage. “It is
still an untruth, which is the same thing as a lie. Why not
tell the truth? Then I would have known your intentions from
the start."
The duke clenched his jaw. “Perhaps you should seek out
someone who can provide you lessons in deportment.”
“That won’t be necessary, Your Grace. I attended a class on
deportment in New Orleans.”
His gaze dropped to her unshod feet. “It’s a pity you
weren’t able to complete the course.”
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