• The Duke and the Spitfire

  • The Unwanted Dukes, Book 4
  • By: Jessie Clever
  • Narrated by: Bridget Thomas
  • Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (59 ratings)

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The Duke and the Spitfire

By: Jessie Clever
Narrated by: Bridget Thomas
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Publisher's summary

Lady Johanna Darby has loved Benedict Carver since they were young, but he’s never seen her as more than his best friend’s little sister. When Benedict marries another and emigrates to America, she knows she will never love another. But with her sisters all wed, Johanna resigns herself to finding a match to finally leave her family home and give her brother his much-deserved freedom to find his own wife.

Until Benedict unexpectedly returns, newly titled and widowed.

Benedict Carver never doubted his place as the second son of a duke, mostly because his father would never let him forget it. Denied the station he desired at his family’s beloved Raeford Court, Benedict is sent to America with the bride his father chose for him. But when his brother dies in a tragic accident, Benedict finds himself with the title and an estate on the brink of collapse thanks to his brother’s gambling debts and neglect. Having sworn never to remarry, Benedict must now select a bride with a hefty fortune if he is to save his beloved Raeford Court.

Even if that bride is his best friend’s little sister.

The Duke and the Spitfire is the fourth book in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, The Unwanted Dukes. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating series from best-selling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download The Duke and the Spitfire today.

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I very much enjoyed this and the narration!

I just wish it had 1 more chapter of their née future. I don’t want this review to be a spoiler so that’s all I will at. The narrator does a great job with the male voices also. Hoping there is a sequel!!! Happy listening 😉

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Lasted an hour before returning

I’m an hour in. What is happening in this story? I almost feel like I missed several chapters and instead I should be in the middle of the book. Maybe I should have stuck it through. But I won’t.

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A bit boring

This has to be my least favorite of the Darby books. The author did well in capturing the immature nature of Johanna and I like the concept of her being left behind but that’s the extent of my liking. This story was missing the same flare and strong female lead the other sisters stories had. Ben was also not a charming male lead. He was instead a bit forgettable. Maybe if the emphasis was more on his abuse and possibly Mr. Wiloby being his actual father (not true but would have been a great plot twist) it would have been interesting. It would have also explained why his father and brother did not like him.

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Pathetic

Ben’s character is pathetic. No wonder he kept it secret till the end. He was forced to merry, his brother’s pregnant mistress! Big deal!

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