Always Be My Duchess (Taming of the Dukes #1) by Amalie Howard *Released 07.12.2022

Pretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard:   "Refreshing, steamy, and stocked with characters you don't normally get to see in the genre--a must-read author." --Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author   "Fabulous writing . . . such a delicious escape. Utterly delightful!" --Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author   "Amalie Howard tells a story with self-assured style, wit, and energy . . . her writing sparkles!" -- Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author   Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart--or make promises it can't keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual--and alluring--solution . . .   Once an up-a