Aphrodite and the Duke

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Aphrodite wishes to escape the marriage mart but will a second chance with the elusive Duke of Everely change her mind?

Aphrodite Du Bell is a diamond of the first water and a favourite of the queen. But her renowned loveliness didn't stop the love of her life, Evander Eagleman, from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.

Aphrodite has been in self-imposed exile ever since. However, when her formidable mother summons her back to London Aphrodite has no choice but to acquiesce.

Upon her return, Aphrodite learns that the newly widowed Evander is in town and, despite her best efforts, the grand society events of the season repeatedly push them together. With each encounter, Aphrodite's traitorous feelings make it perfectly clear that the Duke still holds court over her heart.

Can the couple make strides to mend past hurts, or will the true reason Evander pushed Aphrodite aside threaten their coveted future and even their lives . . . ?

'Full of lush gowns, longing looks and lingering secrets, Bridgerton lovers have found their next read in Aphrodite and the Duke. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance' SARAH MACLEAN, New York Times bestselling author of A DUKE WORTH FALLING FOR

'Fantastically pacy with a lovely heroine and a great Austenian villain. Perfect for all Bridgerton fans' PHOEBE WYNNE, author of THE RUINS

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Critics Review

Full of lush gowns, longing looks and lingering secrets, Bridgerton lovers have found their next read in Aphrodite and the Duke. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance
SARAH MACLEAN, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of A DUKE WORTH FALLING FOR
An engrossing and original read celebrating strong women and the healing power of love
SCARLETT PECKHAM, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE DUKE I TEMPTED
Aphrodite and the Duke is a vibrant historical romance, full of heart, heat, and thrilling period drama. A delectable treat for fans of Bridgerton!
MIMI MATTHEWS, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE SIREN OF SUSSEX
Dramatic and diverting second chance romance . . . readers will easily fall in love with the protagonists. And, between the Bridgerton TV series and the forthcoming film adaptation of Mr. Malcom's List, the popularity of diverse historical romance is clear; McAvoy's addition to this growing genre comes right on time
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Aphrodite and the Duke was a delightful read, full of surprises! From the start, I felt like I was a part of the dynamic DuBell family. Odite was such a complex, beautifully drawn heroine. There were so many feels, laugh-out-loud and tender moments. I loved it
AMALIE HOWARD, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE BEAST OF BESWICK
Aphrodite and the Duke is charming, witty, an utterly delightful read. It is fantastically pacy with a lovely heroine and a great Austenian villain. Perfect for all Bridgerton fans
PHOEBE WYNNE, author of THE RUINS
Fans of both Shonda Rhimes' TV adaptations and Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books will love this charming romance featuring the lively and heartwarming . . . Du Bell family and the world they inhabit
BOOKLIST
The characters . . . lend a verisimilitude that balances the enjoyable escape of McAvoy's Regency world of balls, gowns and romance
BOOKPAGE
McAvoy has crafted a lushly romantic tale with a real thread of danger in its pages and a swoony second-chance romance . . . an engrossing read with characters who are easy to root for and just a touch of the Gothic to keep readers on the edge of their seats
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Aphrodite and the Duke has all the best bits of Julia Quinn's The Duke and I
CULTUREFLY
An enthralling read full of intrigue and romance!
CAROLINE KHOURY, author of ALWAYS YOU
A must-read for Bridgerton fans! McAvoy's voice is so necessary to the genre
CHIOMA OKEREKE, author of BITTER LEAF
A steamy second-chance romance with family drama that is the talk of the ton. McAvoy delivers everything you'd want in a Regency romance
JULIE TIEU, author of CIRCLING BACK TO YOU

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