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A Duke in Shining Armor
(2017)(The first book in the Difficult Dukes series)
A novel by Loretta Chase
A Runaway Bride
Bookish, brainy Lady Olympia Hightower should be elated she's marrying the catch' of several London seasons. Her large, spendthrift family certainly is! And yet, Olympia finds herself sneaking out the chapel window, in a mad, attempt to escape her glorious future as a duchess.
A Duke in Pursuit
Virtue was NEVER a virtue for Hugh Philemon Ancaster, 7th Duke of Ripley, but even he can see his duty as best man requires him to recapture the fleeing bride, and return her to the bridegroom. But with every one of Olympias clever turns, hes finding it harder to give her up.
A Matchmakers Dream
Surely something so temptingly wrong cant be so deliciously right?!
A canny bluestocking virgin and an honorable rakehell duke lead fans on a rollicking escapade in a delectable story that overflows with Chases signature lively wordplay, hilarity, and simmering sexual tension. Library Journal, starred review
Longtime romance author Chases first Difficult Dukes historical sparkles with wit...Chases spot-on humor and period-authentic writing combine with easy-to-love characters for a superb soufflé-light romance. Publishers Weekly, starred review
Chase is a grande dame of historical romance, and her latest displays the clever plotting and brilliant dialogue for which shes known Chase brings a fun blend of quirkiness and wit to a sexy love story thats both charmingly romantic and laugh-out-loud funny. Kirkus
When it comes to writing unforgettable, superbly crafted historical romances, RITA Awardwinning Chase is the crème de la crème, and A Duke in Shining Armor, which launches her new Disgraceful Dukes series, is another exquisitely sensual, perfectly calibrated masterpiece of frothy wit and flawless characterization. Booklist, starred review
Overflowing with Chases signature wit and laugh-out-loud humor, this series starter will definitely win readers attention. Its not just the lyrical prose, wonderful dialogue, appealing characters (the Dis-Graces) or the sensuality, but also the depth of emotions Chase infuses into her runaway bride scenario that has readers sighing with pleasure. Romantic Times, 4 ½ stars, Top Pick
Genre: Historical Romance
Bookish, brainy Lady Olympia Hightower should be elated she's marrying the catch' of several London seasons. Her large, spendthrift family certainly is! And yet, Olympia finds herself sneaking out the chapel window, in a mad, attempt to escape her glorious future as a duchess.
A Duke in Pursuit
Virtue was NEVER a virtue for Hugh Philemon Ancaster, 7th Duke of Ripley, but even he can see his duty as best man requires him to recapture the fleeing bride, and return her to the bridegroom. But with every one of Olympias clever turns, hes finding it harder to give her up.
A Matchmakers Dream
Surely something so temptingly wrong cant be so deliciously right?!
A canny bluestocking virgin and an honorable rakehell duke lead fans on a rollicking escapade in a delectable story that overflows with Chases signature lively wordplay, hilarity, and simmering sexual tension. Library Journal, starred review
Longtime romance author Chases first Difficult Dukes historical sparkles with wit...Chases spot-on humor and period-authentic writing combine with easy-to-love characters for a superb soufflé-light romance. Publishers Weekly, starred review
Chase is a grande dame of historical romance, and her latest displays the clever plotting and brilliant dialogue for which shes known Chase brings a fun blend of quirkiness and wit to a sexy love story thats both charmingly romantic and laugh-out-loud funny. Kirkus
When it comes to writing unforgettable, superbly crafted historical romances, RITA Awardwinning Chase is the crème de la crème, and A Duke in Shining Armor, which launches her new Disgraceful Dukes series, is another exquisitely sensual, perfectly calibrated masterpiece of frothy wit and flawless characterization. Booklist, starred review
Overflowing with Chases signature wit and laugh-out-loud humor, this series starter will definitely win readers attention. Its not just the lyrical prose, wonderful dialogue, appealing characters (the Dis-Graces) or the sensuality, but also the depth of emotions Chase infuses into her runaway bride scenario that has readers sighing with pleasure. Romantic Times, 4 ½ stars, Top Pick
Genre: Historical Romance
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