Beguiling the Duke

Darcy Burke

Mar 2023 · Marrywell Brides Book 1 · Zealous Quill Press

About this ebook

For those in want of a husband or wife, there is no better time or place to find one’s true love than the annual May Day Festival in Marrywell, England. Princes and paupers alike fall head over heels, sometimes with the person they least expect…

On the way to meet his future wife, the Duke of Lawford’s coach loses a wheel. Repair is impossible because he’s landed in Marrywell on the first day of their annual May Day Matchmaking Festival and everyone is on holiday. Furthermore, there are no rooms to let, so Law must accept the hospitality of a country squire or, more accurately, from his beautiful, clever daughter who obviously runs the household.

After a disastrous foray at the matchmaking festival four years ago, Sadie Campion has mostly hidden away at home. But at twenty-four, this may be her last chance to marry and have a home and family of her own. When her unexpected houseguest offers to help her attract a husband, she can hardly refuse and, on the duke’s arm, becomes the belle of the festival.

As they grow closer and attraction simmers between them, Law wonders if she is the match he was destined to make…

Ratings and reviews

A chasm in class… Sadie is industrious, busy managing her family farm and chores and attempting to join in on the match making festivities at 24. Too busy and way too practical to even think of setting her cap for Law, their unexpected house guests for the week, who happens to be a duke. Law is in his way to meet his intended until Marrywell and Sadie happens to his lofty little entourage. Recommend. Very enjoyable.

Beguiling The Duke is a phenomenal historical romance by Darcy Burke. Ms. Burke has provided readers with a well-written story populated with an outstanding cast of characters. This is a fairly quick read, perfect for those with limited reading time. Sadie has run her father's household for years and helps out everywhere she's needed. She has decided it's time for her to have her own family and is going to attend the Marrywell May Day Matchmaking Festival in hopes of finding a husband.

Brilliant read. A cast of characters that are just so loveable. Well written, well paced, and wholly satisfying.