{"product_id":"the-duke-who-loved-me-9781728217253","title":"The Duke Who Loved Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFans of Bridgerton will fall in love with this sparkling Regency romance from bestselling author Jane Ashford featuring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA duke accustomed to getting his own way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lady determined to teach him a thing or two about love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicious opposites-attract romance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlittering detail and banter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst in a new series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Cantrell, the new Duke of Tereford, has inherited a dukedom in disarray and is overwhelmed by his unaccustomed responsibilities. Then he gets an idea. Cecelia Vainsmede served as liaison between James and her father, and she knows a great deal about business matters, his own in particular. She's also quite pretty. Ever the pragmatist, he suggests a marriage of convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCecelia has always been good at working with James, but she doesn't understand how he can be so obtuse. He clearly doesn't realize that he's the duke she's always wished for, or that his offer is an insult. But when a German prince arrives in London and immediately sets out to woo Cecelia, James will have to come to terms with what he really feels for her. Is running away worth the cost of losing her, or will the duke dare to win her once and for all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Jane Ashford's historical romances: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Humor, drama, mystery, romance, intrigue, and a surprising ending. I can't wait to read the other books in the series.\"--\u003cem\u003eHarlequin Junkie\u003c\/em\u003e Top Pick for \u003cem\u003eHow to Cross a Marquess\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A]n irresistibly sweet literary confection.\"--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e for \u003cem\u003eEarl to the Rescue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Filled with wit and charm.\"--\u003cem\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e for \u003cem\u003eNothing Like a Duke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAshford, Jane:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely. She's written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published all over Europe as well as in the United States. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. Find her on the web at www.janeashford.com and on Facebook. If you'd like to receive her monthly newsletter, you can sign up at either of those sites.","brand":"Sourcebooks Casablanca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50557530243346,"sku":"9781728217253","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c93fde8d-bbd7-4370-9d61-07c4e7509759.jpg?v=1731785557","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-duke-who-loved-me-9781728217253","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}