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For fans of HBO’s The Gilded Age, explore the dazzling world of America’s 19th century elite in this lush series of sparkling, page-turning love stories…

New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn delivers an irresistible romance shimmering with light-hearted wit and thrilling twists . . .
 
The youngest of four spirited American sisters, Sarah Bumgarten has studiously avoided her mother’s attempts to find her a titled husband among London’s aristocracy. Now, after an earl’s very public rejection, it seems her ideal mate will be anyone but a duke, a marquis, a baron, or a viscount . . .
 
Thankfully, there are no noblemen in sight at Betancourt, the country estate where Sarah takes refuge. Its rightful owner, the Duke of Meridian, sibling to Sarah’s brother-in-law, has been absent for years. Accompanied by her bevy of beloved animals, Sarah delights in refurbishing the once-grand property. But even a self-assured frontier heiress needs help when greedy tenants are threatened by her presence . . .
 
Out of nowhere, a stranger jumps into the fray when ruffians attack. Nothing about “Art,” the roguish interloper—now recuperating in the ducal bedchamber—smacks of nobility, with his brazen sensuality, worldly knowledge, and deeply seductive voice. Yet could he be the errant duke? If so, Sarah soon realizes this homecoming promises to be filled with unexpected challenges and passionate possibilities . . .

About the Author

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Betina Krahn is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 historical and contemporary romances. Her works have won numerous industry awards, including the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award for Love and Laughter. Visit her on the web at www.betinakrahn.com.

Praise For…

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Praise for Anyone But a Duke

“The enchanting third Sin & Sensibility Victorian romance is a series high…Sarah is a delightful heroine, and fan favorite Uncle Red is back to provide comic relief. Witty banter, strong chemistry, and a dollop of mystery propel this charming romance.” --Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

“RITA Award-winning author Krahn (The Girl with the Sweetest Secret) provides just the right amount of suspense and tenderness; readers will be charmed by this attractive couple.” –Library Journal

"Krahn's prodigious talent...draws the reader in.”--Kirkus Reviews 

Praise for the previous works of Betina Krahn
 
“A delectable romance most readers will find impossible to resist.” 
—Booklist (starred review) 
 
“An utterly charming treat . . . a heroine to admire and love and a meltingly desirable hero. . . . Nothing could be better about this book."   
—RT Book Reviews Top Pick
 
“The contemporary sexual feel of the writing . . . worked seamlessly into the historical setting.”   
—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
 
“Rip roaring romantic escapade is a breath of fresh air in historical reading.”
—Fresh Fiction      
 
“Witty, rollicking romance. . . a bright, exciting adventure.”         
—Publisher’s Weekly
 
“Krahn has outdone herself in this funny, sexy medieval romance . . . will keep readers smiling—and
hungry—until the end.”      
—Library Journal 
                                 
“A captivating tale of action, adventure and passion that is wickedly fun.”
—Chicago Tribune