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My Inconvenient Duke: A Difficult Dukes Novel Kindle Edition

by Loretta Chase (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 499 ratings
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USA Today bestselling author Loretta Chase continues her Difficult Dukes series with this charming brother’s best friend second-chance historical romance.

Of all the dukes in all the world, why does it have to be him?

Lady Alice Ancaster needs a husband, and fast, because her reckless brother is going to get himself killed, leaving the dukedom—and her future—in their repellent cousin’s clutches.

The Duke of Blackwood has known Alice since childhood, and they’ve always had a special connection. But years ago he broke it, when he chose a riotous life with his two best friends instead of a reasonable one with her.

The trouble is, the tall, dark, sardonic rogue keeps turning up exactly when needed, and ready—though he sometimes needs a push—to play the hero, if only for as long as it takes.

Being irresistibly drawn to the Wrong Man is not convenient, but when events come to a crisis, Alice has to make a choice. The question is, can she live with it?

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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Difficult Dukes
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    380 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
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  5. Publication date
    January 21, 2025
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“Loretta Chase continues to prove her reputation as a queen of Regency romances with the second title in her Difficult Dukes series, Ten Things I Hate About the Duke…. If you’re new to Chase’s work, I encourage you to jump in with both feet….magical, romantic and simply wonderful.” — BookPage

“A thoroughly satisfying Regency from one of our finest historical romance authors.” — Kirkus Reviews on Ten Things I Hate About the Duke

“A fun new twist on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.” — Popsugar on Ten Things I Hate About the Duke

“Chase’s consistent gift is to gently puncture all the genre’s conventions but one: the one that makes you care about her Regency hero and heroine and their happy ever after.” — New York Times Book Review on A Duke in Shining Armor

“When it comes to writing unforgettable, superbly crafted historical romances, RITA Award–winning Chase is the crème de la crème, and A Duke in Shining Armor… is another exquisitely sensual, perfectly calibrated masterpiece of frothy wit and flawless characterization.” — Booklist (starred review)

About the Author

Loretta Chase has worked in academe, retail, and the visual arts, as well as on the streets—as a meter maid—and in video, as a scriptwriter. She might have developed an excitingly checkered career had her spouse not nagged her into writing fiction. Her bestselling historical romances, set in the Regency and Romantic eras of the early 19th century, have won numerous awards, including three from the Romance Writers of America. They have been published in a great many different languages, which she wishes she could read.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D3C9YTRQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (January 21, 2025)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0CL39Q2GH
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 499 ratings

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Customers enjoy the book's romantic story and witty humor. They find the book enjoyable and well-written, with a strong heroine. However, some readers feel the pacing is slow and difficult to finish.

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7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic story. They find the love story believable and connects on multiple levels. The book has engaging plots with humorous dialogue and fantastic situations. While the subject is great, some felt the story was too belabored. Overall, readers appreciate the intelligent writing style and lack of angst or drama.

"...And I’m so glad I did; it was so much fun revisiting the humor and romance and fabulous plots that are a signature of Loretta Chase’s writing...." Read more

"...She is intelligent and humorous and she lives in her head a lot. The fact she ius one of the most beautiful women in London, is a plus...." Read more

"...It was also nice to read a historical romance that wasn't part of the English Regency period...." Read more

"...I love witty humorous dialogue and farsical situations managed so deftly by a writer...." Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find the witty dialogue and farcical situations entertaining. The banter between Alice and the Blackwoods is also appreciated.

"...And I’m so glad I did; it was so much fun revisiting the humor and romance and fabulous plots that are a signature of Loretta Chase’s writing...." Read more

"...She is intelligent and humorous and she lives in her head a lot. The fact she ius one of the most beautiful women in London, is a plus...." Read more

"...in fact, I love all of Loretta's romances, particularly her sense humor which makes me giggle." Read more

"The Difficult Dukes series is so much fun. I love witty humorous dialogue and farsical situations managed so deftly by a writer...." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book and trilogy. They say the first half is great and worth the price. The trilogy neatly wraps up.

"I’ve really enjoyed the Difficult Dukes series and was so excited when this, the final book, was released...." Read more

"...This is a good read. There were a few times I felt that it went too slowly for me...." Read more

"...Loved the book and the whole trilogy, in fact, I love all of Loretta's romances, particularly her sense humor which makes me giggle." Read more

"...Should you buy? Yes, the first half is great and worth the price alone, and Alice is a great character, I loved her...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the characters charming, humorous, and admirable. The heroine is described as strong.

"...And My Inconvenient Duke did not disappoint! Another wonderful strong heroine from Ms Chase - she writes them so well - and a hero who is worthy of..." Read more

"...And she creates wonderful characters who are charming, humorous and admirable. Alice and Blackwood have all those qualities...." Read more

"...Yes, the first half is great and worth the price alone, and Alice is a great character, I loved her...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the pacing of the romance novel slow and hard to finish.

"...This is a good read. There were a few times I felt that it went too slowly for me...." Read more

"Started slow. I did enjoy Alice and Giles story. I would recommend." Read more

"I found this romance novel slow and hard to finish. Alice and Giles were people pleasers. Alice was witty and fun until she decided to marry Giles...." Read more

Unfortunately rather forgettable, but a unique execution on the idea.
3 out of 5 stars
Unfortunately rather forgettable, but a unique execution on the idea.
My Inconvenient Duke has left me stumped. On one hand I barely remember this book and I finished it just a few days ago. On the other hand I do remember actually loving parts of this and enjoying it in the moment. In the book’s defense my personal life has been wacky so that could be part of the problem, but there was something here that didn’t elevate me out of that mess enough for it to be a true escapism moment.The core of this is a brother’s best friend with a dash of second chance romance. Lady Alice is in a possibly dicey situation with inheritance laws and the fact that her brother is a real lazy disgrace of a duke and she’s worried he’ll tomfoolery himself to death. That would leave her in the grasp of a truly terrible cousin. So she decides to hit the marriage market, which means of course her brother’s best friend suddenly pays more attention to her and gets caught up in her own brand of tomfoolery.Like I said, I found parts of this very funny and I enjoyed bits of it. I can even still see scenes in my head. Yet it didn’t quite click. I’m interested to read this again in the future, as this could have been a me issue. The writing was funny, it was clever, and there were a lot of PoVs to help really flesh out the world. I just didn’t hook in completely.If you like Loretta Chase I know you’ll enjoy this and if you’re a fan of historical romances I’d highly recommend it. I will definitely revisit it myself to try for a better experience.
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  • Gail R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
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    I’ve really enjoyed the Difficult Dukes series and was so excited when this, the final book, was released. Because I’d read them so long ago, I reread Duke in Shining Armor and Ten Things I hate About the Duke before jumping in to Alice and Blackwood’s story. And I’m so glad I did; it was so much fun revisiting the humor and romance and fabulous plots that are a signature of Loretta Chase’s writing. And My Inconvenient Duke did not disappoint! Another wonderful strong heroine from Ms Chase - she writes them so well - and a hero who is worthy of her. So what to read now? I’m going back to The Dressmakers series; time for a reread!
    Side note: Will Ms Chase ever share the story of Lady Charles Ancaster and Lord Frederick? One can only hope because they are fascinating characters who deserve a late life HEA!
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  • Texanne
    4.0 out of 5 stars ALICE AND BLACKWOOD ARE GOOD TOGETHER - HE IS A KEEPER
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    Lady Alice has decided it is past time for her to find a husband. Her immediate family consists of one brother. Her brother is a duke who has a reputation for being pretty much worthless. He is one of a trio of dukes who have spent their lives acting stupid, impetuous and basically showing all the reasons there should be no upper class.

    Alice’s first important suitor is a gentleman in his forties. He is not particularly exciting, but that makes him attractive to Alice. He is intelligent and finds Alice perfect.

    One of the three dukes, Blackwood, has been in love with Alice since they were children.

    He has carried his love as a secret since they were children. Her brother told him that he did not trust Blackwood to treat Alice’s heart well.

    Loretta Chase is one of the most talented authors of romance I have read. And she creates wonderful characters who are charming, humorous and admirable.

    Alice and Blackwood have all those qualities. I liked them very much. But at times I felt the plot dragged.

    There is a villain who seems to be insane in his devotion to doing unspeakable things. He is a cousin to Alice and he is definitely someone who would make a family rethink producing children.

    This book is romantic. Blackwood is a very romantic hero. Now that he has become more mature he is not a flashy guy. But, when he is needed he is there to save the day. He has a wonderfully kind heart. And he is tall so he can find Alice in a crowd. And he does.

    Alice is a very strong woman. Powerful like a “today” woman much more than a Regency woman. She is intelligent and humorous and she lives in her head a lot. The fact she ius one of the most beautiful women in London, is a plus.

    This is a good read. There were a few times I felt that it went too slowly for me. But, it is a fun book and falling in love with Alice and Blackwood is easy to do .
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  • Buchwurm
    5.0 out of 5 stars The latest (hopefully not last) in the Difficult Dukes trilogy.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
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    This is the third book in the Difficult Dukes trilogy. This novel takes place before, during, and after the first two books and neatly wraps up the trilogy. I've been reading Loretta Chase's romances for many years and I was looking forward to the Duke of Blackwood and Alice's story. I was very pleased with how Loretta brought the series to a close. It was also nice to read a historical romance that wasn't part of the English Regency period. The trilogy takes place in the early 1830's and takes place during a relatively short period of time. Loved the book and the whole trilogy, in fact, I love all of Loretta's romances, particularly her sense humor which makes me giggle.
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  • treehouse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous Witty
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
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    The Difficult Dukes series is so much fun. I love witty humorous dialogue and farsical situations managed so deftly by a writer. These books are on a par with my favorite books by Georgette Heyer, Lisa Kleypas, Tessa Dare, and Eloisa James. I highly recommend these books, especially for the dialogue.
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  • Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars speeches and politics not required
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
    Library book. I had to give up around 50% being incredibly tired of hearing all about how women were not "equal" in Britain’s’ 1800s. I know. I get it. I lived through the 70’s and 80’s as a young woman. I don’t need a historical fact continually thrown in my face in a historical romance novel. Get over it!

    I also don’t need to hear all about the social issues in Britain’s 1800’s and how horrible "society" was. There were issues everywhere, and thank goodness, the world has changed. High horse = not needed. Tell a story. If you want to pontificate, do so in a current setting based on the current world.

    I remembered this author fondly, but no more.
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  • Isabella S.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Soooooo boring
    Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2025
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    The whole book is just dull and whiny. No chemistry between Alice and Blackwood. In the previous books, it was hinted that their marriage was not going well for major reasons. We get to find out they were just bored.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars My Inconvenient Duke
    Reviewed in India on February 18, 2025
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    No thanks
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  • Yegil
    1.0 out of 5 stars Boring and Pointless
    Reviewed in France on February 13, 2025
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    I am or was a great fan of Loretta Chase and I have all her books.
    But this book was so inane, so boring, so pointless it was an absolute waste of time and money.
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  • Copeland
    5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2025
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    Such fun! And what exciting yet familiar characters, from the highest ranks to the lowest. As always, having galloped my way through the book, I can’t wait to read it again, and worse, I can’t wait for the next one!
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  • Miss Anonymous
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nicht das was man von der Vorbereitung in den beiden ersten Büchern erwartet hätte - 3,5 Sterne
    Reviewed in Germany on January 24, 2025
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    In Buch eins und zwei hat man zugegeben recht wenig von Giles und Alice erfahren. Aber das was man erfahren hat lies auf eine recht feindselige, kurz vor dem scheitern stehende Ehe schließen, die hier absolut nicht beschrieben wird (Ich hatte mich eigentlich sehr darauf gefreut zu lesen, wie Chase dieses für ihre Geschichten recht seltene Kuddelmuddel auflöst). Die Ehe von Held und Heldin kommt recht spät in der Geschichte zustande, doch auch vor diesem Punkt vermisst man etwas von dem Funkenflug, Wortwitz und der intelligenten, sozialkritischen Art, die die Werke von Loretta Chase ausmachen. Alice und Giles bleiben sehr distanzierte Charaktere die man schwer fassen kann, und die den Eindruck erwecken das sie als Paar einfach zusammengehören (dieses Zusammenfinden scheint hier jedoch außerhalb der Seiten des Buches stattgefunden zu haben), das selbst nach dem sechsmonatigen Flitterwochentraum die aufkommenden Probleme rational ausdiskutieren kann und hier keine wirklich emotionale Spannung aufkommt. Während Chase niemand für stereotypes, vorhersehbares Drama ist, versteht sie es für gewöhnlich doch sehr gut, ihre Figuren in einen irrwitzigen, aber anspruchsvollen Geschlechter Kampf zu verwickeln, der letztlich in einem herausragend klugen, emotionalen und glücklichen Happy End sein Ende findet. Im Zusammenhang mit den beiden Vorgängen, denen der dritte Teil in großen Teilen der Geschichte eigentlich sogar noch vorangeht, ergibt das hier geschriebene zuweilen überraschend wenig Sinn und strotzt nur so vor Logikfehlern, die zwar erkannt wurden, doch eher halbherzig durch ein zwei Sätze zu erklären versucht werden oder auf einer viertel Seite kurz zuvor aus dem Hut gezaubert scheinen. So etwa die Frage, warum weder Blackwood noch Jonesy einander erkannt haben als sie sowohl in Teil eins als auch Teil zwei aufeinander stoßen, obwohl sie bereits davor öfter miteinander zu tun hatten und die Rettung des Straßenkindes einen großen Teil von Alices und Giles Zusammenfinden ausgemacht hat. Und auch die Hochzeitsfeierlichkeiten von Lucian und Cassandra, bei denen die Blackwoods sich eigentlich nur böse angefunkelt haben, ergeben wenig Sinn, wenn sie im Vorfeld nur milde wütend aufeinander waren, sich auf der Kutschfahrt dorthin zunächst sogar wieder vertragen, nur um drei Sekunden später wieder wütend aufeinander zu sein. Über zwei Bücher hinweg hat Chase eine sehr distanzierte Ehe gezeichnet und diverse Vorlagen für kleine Eifersüchteleien und Drama gelegt, die am Ende das Salz in der Suppe gewesen wären von denen dieses Genre lebt und nicht genutzt wurden, weil Giles und Alice nach den Flitterwochen zwar physisch voneinander getrennt sind, sich jedoch mittels Korrespondenz immer auf dem Laufenden übereinander halten, und alles andere als das distanzierte Paar sind, das hier über zwei Bücher aufgebaut wurde. Im Kontext mit Buch eins und zwei runzelt man bei der Lektüre dieses Teils tatsächlich häufiger mal die Stirn, auch wenn es kein schlechtes Buch ist. Es ist aber nicht Loretta Chase bestes Werk, dem wirklich offensichtlichen Mangel an Humor und Emotion geschuldet, und man merkt ihm die Schwierigkeiten beim schreiben einfach an.
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