The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1)

by Julia Quinn

'Men are sheep. Where one goes, the rest soon follow'.
– Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, 30 April 1813.

After enduring two seasons in London, Daphne Bridgerton is no longer nave enough to believe she will be able to be marry for love. But is it really too much to hope for a husband for whom she at least has some affection?

Her brother's old school friend Simon Bassett—the new Duke of Hastings—has no intention of ever marrying. However, newly returned to England, he finds himself the target of the many marriage-minded society mothers who remain convinced that reformed rakes make the best husbands.

To deflect their attention, the handsome hell-raiser proposes to Daphne that they pretend an attachment. In return, his interest in Daphne will ensure she becomes the belle of London society with suitors beating a path to her door. There's just one problem, Daphne now in danger of falling for a man who has no intention of making their charade a reality.

• ISBN10: 0380800829
• ISBN13: 9780380800827
• Publish Date: 27 June 2006 (first published 6 April 2004)
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Out of Print: 7 July 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Avon Books
• Format: Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lindsey Gray]

Even better the second time!

[mitabird]

3.5 stars

[nitzan_schwarz]

A cute story, but not amazing. I didn't love the main characters (though I adored the mother and Colin), I felt their love might've been a bit rush, and there were much too many 'Oh, Simon!' for my liking...
Nicely written, just not incredible. I will read the rest of the books when I have the opportunity.