The Day of the Duchess (Scandal & Scoundrel)

Review MacLean once again dazzles readers with her literary prowess by delivering another perfectly matched pair of protagonists, a surfeit of amusing secondary characters, stellar use of sensuality, and polished writing generously seasoned with her inimitable, irresistible sense of wit ― Booklist Romance novelist Sarah MacLean has reignited the genre with a bolder edge ― New Yorker Do yourself a favor and discover the compelling magic of Sarah MacLean -- Amanda Quick Smart, sexy and always romantic -- Julia Quinn This book was deeply emotional, kept me up far too late/early, and is Sarah MacLean's most feminist, powerful, beautifully written book to date ― Heroes and Heartbreakers MacLean delivers a dense, richly woven tale of betrayal and grief and family loyalty. A thrilling story of love reborn ― Kirkus Reviews Witty banter, entertaining secondary characters, and a poignant use of Greek myth are the delicious icing on this lovely, romantic story ― Starred Bookpage (Top Pick in Romance!) Stunning descriptions (an underwater ballroom is breathtaking), enlightening historical detail that tempts further research, and brilliant use of the constellations make this smart historical romance another classic from the matchless MacLean ― Library Journal Smart, strong, sensual scandalous and wondrous - don't miss this one! ― RT Book Reviews I'm unabashedly obsessed with all of Sarah MacLean's books, but in The Day of the Duchess she has outdone herself . . . my favorite book I've read so far this year ― That's Normal Product Description 'Romance novelist Sarah MacLean has reignited the genre with a bolder edge.' New Yorker 'Do yourself a favor and discover the compelling magic of Sarah MacLean.' Amanda Quick The one woman he will never forget . . . Marcus Bevingstoke, Duke of Haven, has lived the last three years in self-imposed solitude, paying the price for a mistake he can never reverse and a love he lost forever. The dukedom does not wait, however, and Haven requires an heir, which means he must find himself a wife by summer's end. There is only one problem - he already has one. The one man she will never forgive . . . After years in exile, Seraphina, Duchess of Haven, returns to London with a single goal - to reclaim the life she left and find happiness, unencumbered by the man who broke her heart. Haven offers her a deal; Sera can have her freedom, just as soon as she finds her replacement... which requires her to spend the summer in close quarters with the husband she does not want, but somehow cannot resist. A love that neither can deny The duke has a single summer to woo his wife and convince her that, despite their broken past, he can give her forever, making every day . . . the day of the Duchess! Book Description Third in the sensational new Scandal & Scoundrels series from one of the most exciting voices in historical romance From the Back Cover The one woman he will never forget . . . Malcolm Bevingstoke, Duke of Haven, has lived the last three years in self-imposed solitude, paying the price for a mistake he can never reverse and a love he lost forever. The dukedom does not wait, however, and Haven requires an heir, which means he must find himself a wife by summer's end. There is only one problem-he already has one. The one man she will never forgive . . . After years in exile, Seraphina, Duchess of Haven, returns to London with a single goal-to reclaim the life she left and find happiness, unencumbered by the man who broke her heart. Haven offers her a deal; Sera can have her freedom, just as soon as she finds her replacement...which requires her to spend the summer in close quarters with the husband she does not want, but somehow cannot resist. A love that neither can deny . . . The duke has a single summer to woo his wife and convince her that, despite their broken past, he can give her forever, making every day THE DAY OF THE DUCHESS [thumbnail of The Rogue Not Taken and Scot in the Dark] A