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    The Truth About Cads and Dukes

    By Elisa Braden

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    When a wager goes wrong ...
    Painfully shy Jane Huxley is the furthest thing from a diamond of the first water. Bookish, bespectacled, and, well, plain, she never expected to befriend a dissolute charmer like Colin Lacey, much less agree to help him retrieve a lost family heirloom. Fortunately, he is nothing like his cold, rigid older brother. Unfortunately, he is not above deception if it means winning a wager. And that puts Jane in a most precarious position.

    A formidable duke will marry a plain Jane ...
    For Harrison Lacey, the Duke of Blackmore, protecting his family honor is not a choice, it is a necessity. So, when his cad of a brother humiliates the unwitting Lady Jane, Harrison must make it right, even if it means marrying the chit himself.

    And a marriage of convenience will become so much more ...
    Her reputation hanging by a thread, Jane agrees to wed the arrogant Duke of Blackmore, although she’s convinced it will result in frostbite. Only after lingering glances lead to devastating kisses does she begin to suspect the truth: Perhaps—just perhaps—her duke is not as cold as he appears.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElisa Braden
    Release dateMay 29, 2015
    ISBN9781310223679
    Author

    Elisa Braden

    Reading romance novels came easily to Elisa Braden. She’s been doing it since she was twelve. Writing them? That took a little longer. After graduating with degrees in creative writing and history, Elisa spent entirely too many years in “real” jobs writing T-shirt copy ... and other people’s resumes ... and articles about giftware displays. But that was before she woke up and started dreaming about the very unreal job of being a romance novelist. Frankly, she figures better late than never.Elisa lives in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, where you're constitutionally required to like the colors green and gray. Good thing she does. Other items on the "like" list include cute dogs, strong coffee, and epic movies. Of course, her favorite thing of all is hearing from readers who love her characters as much as she does.If you're one of those, get in touch on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (pinterest.com/elisabraden), or visit www.elisabraden.com.

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    • 5/5
      Great story not too long some funny moments, nice plots
    • 5/5
      I wanted to read this book so much! I loved Jane from the first book and couldn't wait to explore her romance with Harrison. I was not disappointed! I love her strength and determination - I too wanted to reach through the book and slap anyone who called her plain or plump. She is hands-down the best heroine in the series and I am satisfied with the ending.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this one. It had a lot to do with the wallflower Jane. I loved that she wasnt the typical quite, demur, skinny blue eyes blonde hair English flower. She was painfully shy but quick witted and the letters she wrote in her head showed her intelligence and wit. I liked how she challenged Harrison and fought for him. She put herself out there and even thought she doubted herself she did something about it. Her connection with Harrison was enjoyable to read and also heartbreaking at times. Her insecurities and strengths were just so well written. Harrison was passionate, cold, frustrating, lost, man he was a good character and perfect for Jane. I really enjoyed the chapter where Lady Wallingham puts him in his place and forces him to really see things as they are. I will say I was a little shocked Jane wasn't pregnant at the end. In the last few chapters she was extremely emotional and Harrison mentioned she was losing weight in the face and Jane would say she felt dizzy or nauseas and all of this could be attributed to the trials she was facing but deep down I also hoped she was pregnant and we would be able to see Harrison's reaction. Oh well. It didn't take anything away from the story though!

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