ISBN Always Be My Duchess book Romance English Paperback 368 pages

Pretty Womanmeets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms byUSA Todaybestselling author Amalie Howard:
'Refreshing, steamy, and stocked with characters you don’t normally get to see in the genre—a must-read author.'
—Jodi Picoult, #1New York Timesbestselling author
“Fabulous writing . . . such a delicious escape. Utterly delightful!”
—Eloisa James,New York Timesbestselling author
“Amalie Howard tells a story with self-assured style, wit, and energy . . . her writing sparkles!”
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Lisa Kleypas,New York Timesbestselling author
Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart—or make promises it can’t keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual—and alluring—solution . . .
Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Geneviève Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Nève was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Nève an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over.
Only neither is prepared when veryrealfeelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win . . . but only if they’re willing to risk their hearts.