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‘Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James’ Julia Quinn, bestselling author of Bridgertons
The second book in the New York Times bestselling Desperate Duchesses series, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons and Eloisa’s Wildes of Lindow Castle
‘Choc-full of romantic heroes romantic heroes that would give Darcy a run for his money.’ Carole Matthews
One spectacular Christmas, Miss Perdita ‘Poppy’ Selby met the man she thought she would love forever. The devilishly attractive Duke of Fletcher was everything a convent-educated girl wished for in a suitor, and their wedding day was perfect. Unfortunately, no one had quite prepared Poppy for what would happen next.
Four years later, Poppy and the duke have become the toast of London society, but behind closed doors the spark of their love affair has burned out. Fortunately, Poppy has a friend in Jemma, the Duchess of Beaumont. Jemma, who is toying with another man herself, reveals to Poppy a world of strategy and desire that will change Poppy’s whole outlook on love forever.
The second book in the New York Times bestselling Desperate Duchesses series, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons and Eloisa’s Wildes of Lindow Castle
‘Choc-full of romantic heroes romantic heroes that would give Darcy a run for his money.’ Carole Matthews
One spectacular Christmas, Miss Perdita ‘Poppy’ Selby met the man she thought she would love forever. The devilishly attractive Duke of Fletcher was everything a convent-educated girl wished for in a suitor, and their wedding day was perfect. Unfortunately, no one had quite prepared Poppy for what would happen next.
Four years later, Poppy and the duke have become the toast of London society, but behind closed doors the spark of their love affair has burned out. Fortunately, Poppy has a friend in Jemma, the Duchess of Beaumont. Jemma, who is toying with another man herself, reveals to Poppy a world of strategy and desire that will change Poppy’s whole outlook on love forever.
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Reviews
More posh totty from the 18th century behaving disgracefully
'Entertaining and exciting throughout [with] enough seduction, laughter and surprises...to satisfy even the most demanding fans of historical fiction.'
'An Affair Before Christmas, Eloisa James' elegantly written historical romance, sparkles with her distinctive brand of delicious sensuality and wicked wit'
So full of dashing cads in breeches that it's guaranteed to get me hot under the collar . . . Bravo for Eloisa
Romance writing does not get much better than this.
I found myself devouring the book like a dieter with a Hershey bar
'AN AFFAIR BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Eloisa James's elegantly written historical romance, sparkles with her distinctive brand of delicious sensuality and wicked wit'
'Hurrah! Romance is back in fashion. No grisly body count, no lurking serial killer. The only four-letter word is love. Choc-full of romantic heroes that would give Darcy a run for his money. Sheer joy from beginning to end.'
'Great fun. I couldn't put it down!'
'If Shakespeare had written an 18th-century romantic comedy, it might look something like this . . . colourful, spirited romance that will leave readers desperate for a sequel'
'Charming, cheeky, funny and sexy . . . highly recommended'
'AN AFFAIR BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Eloisa James' elegantly written historical romance, sparkles with her distinctive brand of delicious sensuality and wicked wit'
a lovely, warm, literate historical romance with a twist - or more accurately, a pirouette ... cleverly girlish