What a corker of a read! I expected a spoilt little rich girl who pushed the boundaries, there was a hint of that at the very beginning however the characters in this book were excellent. A real fighting of attraction and questioning of values and the position of women and relationships is explored. The mean girls that exist in all ages are exposed, and all of this alongside a wonderfully supportive family for Georgiana and Gabriel was sexy and cheeky enough to please!

"Summer, 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...

Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called 'friend' invites her to a clandestine party, Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than even she could have imagined. So when a mysterious stranger offers help, she accepts, not realising their encounter will turn her life upside down.

Later that summer, Georgiana is invited to attend a house party at an infamous castle in Yorkshire. The gathering is a loosely veiled effort to arrange a marriage for the Duke of Northriding, who desperately needs an heir. Duke Gabriel Mauleverer has a terrible reputation as a rake, and Georgiana is happy to be a guest purely for the entertainment, but upon arrival, she is shocked to discover that the Duke is none other than the stranger who rescued her weeks earlier.

As the other ladies vie for the Duke's attention, Georgiana is desperate to avoid their shocking secret getting out. But she finds herself caught, unable to avoid Gabriel's gaze. Are they a threat to each other? Or could they be the answer to each other’s greatest desires?"

I love the title and cover so very very much.

I thought this was a good book, and I loved the main characters.
Heartwarming romance filled with mystery, intrigue, secrets surprising twists, and of course, love secrets.

Title: A Duke of One’s Own by the Emma Orchard

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I received this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.

Emma Orchard's "A Duke of One's Own" presents a captivating historical romance that is brimming with humor, elegance, and a touch of intrigue. Taking place in the alluring Regency era, this book captivates readers with its passionate love story and compelling plot.

In the summer of 1816, Lady Georgiana Pendlebury, known for her rebellious nature, finds herself drawn into a scandalous party by a deceitful acquaintance.

When a mysterious stranger offers assistance, she accepts, unaware of the impact it will have on her life. Later, she attends a house party in Yorkshire, where the Duke of Northriding, Gabriel Mauleverer, is seeking a bride. To Georgiana's surprise, Gabriel is the same man who helped her earlier.

As she navigates the event and tries to keep their connection a secret, she finds herself unable to resist Gabriel's charm.

Emma Orchard skillfully weaves a captivating story of love, mystery and(a lot of)flirtatious banter, captivating readers and entwining a charming romance between Lady Georgiana and the Duke.


A Duke of One's Own is sure to captivate fans of historical romance looking for a delightful and engaging read.

I'm not typically drawn to steamy books, but this one was so enjoyable that I couldn't put it down . Georgie and Gabriel were both strong characters, and I appreciated that their “romantic encounters” were equally driven by her as well as him.