Publisher's Summary Simon Basset, the irresistible Duke of Hastings, has hatched a plan to keep himself free from the town's marriage-minded society mothers. He pretends to be engaged to the lovely Daphne Bridgerton. After all, it isn't as if the brooding rogue has any real plans to marry - though there is something about the alluring Miss Bridgerton that sets Simon's heart beating a bit faster. And as for Daphne, surely the clever debutante will attract some very worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, she soon forgets that their courtship is a complete sham. And now she has to do the impossible and keep herself from losing her heart and soul completely to the handsome hell-raiser who has sworn off marriage forever! ©2015 Julie Cotler Pottinger (P)2016 Recorded Books
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Misfit
Me Before You
The Duke and I
Rook
An Offer from a Gentleman
The Invitation
Kate
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Death
Wicked
Collide
Temptation
The Mistake
Us
Boyfriend Material
From Blood and Ash
The Love Hypothesis
Beautiful Mistake
Deviant King
Lilac
Invisible
The Last Letter from Your Lover
Come Back for Me
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Was The Duke and I worth the listening time?I liked the story--though it is very predictable.Kind of like a Jane Austin knock off written for highschoolers... I had to quit listening after the first half because it gets very explicit and the story is woven into the dialogue in the sex scenes so I can't really skip them and not miss parts of the story.It was disapointing.up untill the explicit scenes i liked the story.
...with a little more sex.A PG13 vs. Heyer's G rated regency romances.It's well worth the time, with engaging, sympathetic characters.A caution....don't bother with the 2nd epilogue.We found it rather unsatsfying and unnecessary.Otherwise, a very nice read.We'll definitely get the next book.
I didn't enjoy it.Far-reaching story..drags on...I bought it based on reviews but it sucked! Good performance though. I think the hero was selfish, really couldn't get past his dad's treatment even though he was dead. Oh and the duel scene..made me want to stop listening then and there. I wasted a credit!
Any additional comments?J. Quinn makes you smile and laugh, fall in love with and hurt for the characters. R. Landon brings all the wonderful characters to life. This a is a complete story of love and hate, friendship and sensuality.What an enjoyable romance - I'm off to get the next Bridgerton book!
The narration was great. The story was rape-y. I'd recommend giving it a hard pass.
Overalll a very good book and I am super glad the couple got their happy ending.I really enjoyed the 2nd epilogue but would have to say it was a bit long.I feel like it could have been several minutes shorter.it was nice hearing how the characters lives were though.
The story is predictable; a character with hidden issues (that's Simon) and a know it all women. She knows best and triumphs over his "issues." Nonetheless, it is entertaining. The characters bickering and fun bantering makes for a light cheerful read. The narrator and, of course, Julia Quinn know how to make a charming diversion.
This book is mostly good and fun, but ends up with some really uncomfortable consent issues halfway through, unfortunately.