It's in the Duke's Kiss

A Danby Family Novella, Book 3

De: Julie Johnstone

Narrado por: Tim Campbell

Lady Emmaline Radcliffe always knew she never wanted to marry a man who embraced the rules of Society. But when her mother threatens to secure a suitable match for Emma if she cannot make one on her own, Emma sets out to determine if her girlhood infatuation is the love she’s been looking for. Nathaniel did save her life once, after all. But when she finds herself in the arms of the gentleman’s brother—the serious and proper Duke of Blackbourne—she begins to question all she ever thought she desired.

Lucian, the Duke of Blackbourne, is tired of playing keeper to his irresponsible brother. He vows to quit, but when his brother resolves to seduce the impetuous Lady Emmaline, Lucian knows he must save his foolish brother and the innocent debutante from themselves. Yet his plan to intercede goes awry when he finds himself drawn to the woman who is everything he was positive he didn’t want in a wife.

But his brother won’t give up so easily, and soon Lucian’s well-intentioned plans are revealed. Now to keep Lady Emmaline’s heart he must prove that he’s truly not the stuffy, sneaky duke he seems to be.

*Previously published in Thwarting the Duke (When the Duke Comes to Town, Book 2)*

©2016 Julie Johnstone (P)2016 Julie Johnstone

best kiss ever

loved it wish it was longer but still a really good story don't miss it

Truly enjoyed this captivating love story

Such a lovely story. Very well developed characters and love story although the book is somewhat short. A young passionate and compulsive girl captivating a Duke. Enjoyed the fact that the heroine was imperfect and that’s exactly what made her perfect. Finished the book in a day. Highly recommend

Easy listening and an enjoyable story

An enjoyable sweet story that is easy to listen to with mostly likeable characters and a predictable but romantic ending.

It Was Entertaining For such a Short Story.

If you could sum up It's in the Duke's Kiss in three words, what would they be?

A Duke's quandary.

What did you like best about this story?

The lessons to b learned in this short story. When the Duke of Blackbourne became Duke at a young age he became his brother's keeper. Trying to be a father figure he indulged his younger brother by always bailing him out of his indiscretions. The results was a selfish hedonist. When the Duke finally saw his mistakes and tried to make his brother grow up it caused a rift between them. The Duke's mistaken kindness toward his brother actually caused him to become selfish and irresponsible.

Lady Emma flaunted the rules of society and suffered the consequences. When skating with the man of her dreams (the Duke's reckless brother) they skated too close to thin ice and she fell in, nearly drowning. If the Duke had not started a rumor to save her reputation, she would have been ruined. You can't flaunt the rules without eventually paying the price.

The old adage "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" means that without time off from work, a person becomes both bored and boring, which proved to be true in the Duke's case. His obsession with trying to be the perfect Duke made him unhappy and uncomfortable to be around.

What about Tim Campbell’s performance did you like?

His ability to change his voice to make the characters come to life.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

True love can find you when you least expect it.

Any additional comments?

It was a well executed story for such a short one.

It's in the Duke's Kiss

A wonderfully romantic novella by Julie Johnstone! Her books never seem to disappoint. Tim Campbell is very gifted narrator who artfully brings the story to life! 5 Stars for both Author and Narrator. 💗