It Had to Be a Duke - Vivienne Lorret

It Had to Be a Duke

By Vivienne Lorret

  • Release Date: 2023-11-28
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 54 Ratings

Description

USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret launches a new series with a sparkling romance about a spinster, a duke, and a fake engagement that blurs the lines between enemies and lovers…

Verity Hartley always tells the truth. Well, mostly. However, when her snooty neighbor returns to their small hamlet to brag about having a grand Season, a plethora of ballgowns, and so many suitors that she cannot possibly decide which one to marry, Verity tells a lie. She claims to be betrothed. To a duke. Who happens to be her family’s sworn enemy. But what are the odds that he would ever learn of this one, little, harmless falsehood?

Magnus Warring, the Duke of Longhurst, is on the precipice of marrying an heiress to save his estate from financial ruin. At least, he was. Until he hears an unbelievable rumor that he is already betrothed. To the daughter of a liar, cheat, and swindler! Needing to protect his reputation, he hunts down the culprit. And when he finds the untamed beguiler, she has the audacity to ask him to lie for her. To pretend to be her fiancé!

One week, that’s all Verity needs. Then Magnus can return to his life. But nothing is ever that simple. Sometimes it doesn’t take that long to fall in love, even with the enemy.

Reviews

  • The truth

    5
    By Mama Wosch
    A great story , interesting characters , twists and turns , and a happily ever after!
  • Crazy, fun situations

    5
    By AbadWallflower
    We’ve all lied when we’re not having a good day, right? As did Verity Hartley who thought “It Had to be a Duke” she entangled in a fake engagement in Vivienne Lorret’s first book of her newest The Liar’s Club series! The book starts off crazy, hilarious, and strong! And, we get more crazy, laugh out loud moments throughout the book especially when Verity and Magnus Warring, the Duke of Longhurst, are bantering. I enjoyed Lorret’s choice to involve an ex-family friend in her ruse because of Verity’s nemesis, which helps reveal and mend the past. I love the wholesome familial and friendship aspect of the book, plus the suspense aspect to uncover past scandal details. The story does get a little wild considering who Verity’s new friend in town is. The connection is not ideal however I appreciate that both have different feelings for the third party. What I really appreciate in this book is Lorret’s plot twists and giving each main character time for further reflection and growth. Then the book makes an amazing, unexpected full circle with the duke’s grand and public gesture! If you want to read about ex-family friends who have no verbal sparring filter towards each other yet find themselves in compromising positions, then I highly recommend this book! Thank you to Net Galley, Avon Books, and Harper Voyager US for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.

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