Aphrodite and the Duke

A Novel

By: J.J. McAvoy

Narrated by: Grace Gray, Drew Rodgers, Kwame Augustine, Rachael Reshma

“Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean

“McAvoy has crafted a lushly romantic tale with a real thread of danger in its pages and a swoony second-chance romance.”—Entertainment Weekly

Aphrodite Du Bell has always resented her name. While the members of the ton, and even the queen herself, praise her warm brown skin, perfect curls, and exquisite features, Aphrodite can’t help but think that living up to the literal goddess of beauty is asking a bit much. Her renowned loveliness certainly didn’t stop the love of her life from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.

When Aphrodite’s formidable mother summons her back to London to aid in her sister’s debut, she has no choice but to acquiesce. But Aphrodite is determined to ignore one man in particular: Evander Eagleman, the Duke of Everely, the man who devastated her all those years ago. Yet why does her guileless heart still flutter at the sight of him?

Evander Eagleman lost his chance for true love, but now that he is an unattached widower, he is determined to win back Aphrodite’s trust—and her hand in marriage. But just as the couple make strides to mend old wounds, Evander’s true reason for rejecting Aphrodite threatens their coveted future . . . and even their lives.

Don’t miss any of J.J. McAvoy’s steamy DuBells series:
APHRODITE AND THE DUKE • VERITY AND THE FORBIDDEN SUITOR • HATHOR AND HER LOVER (coming in 2024!)

Critic reviews

“McAvoy has crafted a lushly romantic tale with a real thread of danger in its pages and a swoony second-chance romance.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Full of lush gowns, longing looks, and lingering secrets, Bridgerton lovers have found their next read in Aphrodite and the Duke. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean

“Aphrodite and the Duke is a vibrant historical romance, full of heart, heat, and thrilling period drama. A delectable treat for fans of Bridgerton!”—Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author of The Siren of Sussex

“Between the Bridgerton TV series and the forthcoming film adaptation of Mr. Malcom’s List, the popularity of diverse historical romance is clear; McAvoy’s addition to this growing genre comes right on time.”—Publishers Weekly

“Accomplished contemporary romance author McAvoy dives head first into diverse Regency romance. . . . Fans of both Shonda Rhimes’s TV adaptations and Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton books will love this charming romance featuring the lively and heartwarming biracial Du Bell family and the world they inhabit, free of racial prejudice.”—Booklist

Thank you.

I absolutely loved this book. To hear a fairly tail with a blended family like mine was amazing. Thanks again .

Loved it!

Let me say I’m not a huge fan of romance but I loved this book! The Bridgerton vibes kept me listening nonstop!

It is so good!

EVERYTHING about this book was great. The plot and twists, the narration. Well done!

Very Enjoyable Read!

I have not read this author before and this was recommended by a friend. It was an enjoyable read, it’s nice to see diversity in historical romances.

Definitely made up for it in the end

I enjoyed the story in the beginning , and then I begin to have a great disdain for the lead character. However, she redeemed herself in the end, and I totally love the book.