![]() This series opener promises more fun to come. Though many of Ivy’s modern attitudes seem anachronistic, her spirit and loyalty make her a thoroughly endearing character. 'Megan Frampton’s Never Kiss A Duke is a delightful mixture of warmth, wit, humor, and sensuality that had me reading late into the night.' Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author A charming combination of steamy, funny, and warmheartedFrampton combines the best elements of classic Regency with contemporary touches. Both Ivy and Sebastian are fiercely independent characters who must learn to reconcile their preconceived notions about each other with their powerful attraction. Ivy has worked hard to build a comfortable life for herself, and she’s suspicious of anything that might disrupt it. ![]() Sebastian’s ideas for improving Miss Ivy’s garner him a spot on the staff and a small room, but the sexual tension between Sebastian and Ivy complicates their professional relationship. When Sebastian, Duke of Hasford, is revealed to be illegitimate, he is stripped of his title and fortune and sets out to discover “what people who not dukes do.” During a visit to Miss Ivy’s gaming house, Sebastian’s quick thinking and Adonis-like looks distinguish him to Miss Ivy Holton herself. ![]() The high-spirited first entry in the Hazard of Dukes series from Frampton ( Never a Bride) matches a disinherited duke with the strong-willed owner of a notorious gambling den in Victorian London. ![]()
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