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A Tale of Two Dukes
Spicy Regency Romances (Related to this series)
- Author
- Emma Orchard
- Narrator
- Polly Edsell
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 20 September 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'I absolutely loved it. Georgian romance at it’s sensational best!' Susan Lewis
No one is more surprised than Viola, Duchess of Winterflood, when she receives an offer of marriage from a man she’s not seen in over a decade. An independent widow, close to thirty, with two rambunctious boys, Viola has no obvious reason to accept the new Lord Ventris’s proposal. And yet… within two weeks, Viola finds herself walking down the aisle towards a man she despises and has sworn she'll never kiss. But kisses are all that’s off limits: nothing else.
Accustomed to living a secretive life on the outskirts of society, Richard Armstrong never expected to inherit a title, nor the significant property that comes with it. But now that he has, he’s determined to keep it within his bloodline, and for that he needs an heir. And so, he seeks out the striking widow of his cousin, the late Duke of Winterflood, and offers his hand.
While their passionate but turbulent union raises eyebrows among their family, and the ton at large, both Viola and Richard carry their own secret reasons for agreeing to marry.
But as they start their new life together, they will soon discover that the shocking secrets they’ve both been keeping cannot stay hidden forever. And the revelations, when they come, could turn both their worlds upside down.
Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's books:
'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES
'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE
'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON
'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN
'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH
'Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN
'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK
'Witty, heartfelt, deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN
'Sexy, seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT
'Witty, spicy, seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY
'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN
'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD
'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD
'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER
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Details
- Author
- Emma Orchard
- Narrator
- Polly Edsell
- Duration
- 9 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 September 2025
- ISBN
- 9781836338598
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
Synopsis
Discover the gorgeous and spicy new regency romance that is perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Lisa Kleypass and Eloisa James.'I absolutely loved it. Georgian romance at it’s sensational best!' Susan LewisNo one is more surprised than Viola, Duchess of Winterflood, when she receives an offer of marriage from a man she’s not seen in over a decade. An independent widow, close to thirty, with two rambunctious boys, Viola has no obvious reason to accept the new Lord Ventris’s proposal. And yet… within two weeks, Viola finds herself walking down the aisle towards a man she despises and has sworn she'll never kiss. But kisses are all that’s off limits: nothing else.Accustomed to living a secretive life on the outskirts of society, Richard Armstrong never expected to inherit a title, nor the significant property that comes with it. But now that he has, he’s determined to keep it within his bloodline, and for that he needs an heir. And so, he seeks out the striking widow of his cousin, the late Duke of Winterflood, and offers his hand.While their passionate but turbulent union raises eyebrows among their family, and the ton at large, both Viola and Richard carry their own secret reasons for agreeing to marry.But as they start their new life together, they will soon discover that the shocking secrets they’ve both been keeping cannot stay hidden forever. And the revelations, when they come, could turn both their worlds upside down.Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's books:'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH'Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK'Witty, heartfelt, deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN'Sexy, seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT'Witty, spicy, seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER
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