Gina Rae Mitchell

Seduction of a Duke by JR Salisbury (Love and Devotion #3) | Review – $15 Giveaway – Excerpt

A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour.

Book Details

Seduction of a Duke by J R Salisbury
Series: Love and Devotion #3
Published by Oliver Heber Books on 01/11/2022
Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Regency Romance, Romance
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Pages: 218

You never know when Cupid's arrow is going to strike…

Lady Cora Keats, the only daughter of the Duke of Dover is not only beautiful, she’s confident, self-assured, and sometimes a wee bit outspoken. She knows one day she’ll have to marry and settle down – her father constantly reminds her. Cora has other plans - she doesn’t want to marry…at least not now. She’s grown into an independent woman with an occupation few women dare pursue. She cannot…no she will not give up a successful business for a man. Not even if he’s an obscenely handsome duke who shares her interests.

Sebastian Steele, Duke of Hightower was sought after by all the eligible young women. Tall, muscular, and stunningly good-looking, the former rake has quietly begun his search for a wife. Drawn by Lady Cora’s uniqueness and confidence he realizes through all their bickering there is something more lying beneath the surface.

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Kindle Unlimited, Received from the author or publisher for review.

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Excerpt from Seduction of a Duke

“Move your arse! Move your bloody arse!”

Sebastian Steele, Duke of Hightower watched in fascination at the young woman standing at the rail yelling and making a fool of herself. Fascinated because he’d never seen a woman get so animated about a horserace. It was undignified and certainly unbecoming of a lady. Where was her husband?

Though women did attend horse races with their husbands, they never behaved like this. She appeared to be a peer, well dressed and mannered, except for this outburst. Could it be her husband’s horse she was carrying on about?

She continued watching the race, cheering them on. In the sun red hues sparkled off her mahogany hair. She wore dark green dress with charcoal piping along with a peplum jacket and skirt. The collar hugged her chin and was trimmed with black lace. The jacket closed with small black buttons on the front.

He turned his attention from the dark-haired woman to the race, which was winding down. The horses were headed into the homestretch, and his own entry, Apollo’s Gold was proving once again to be a disappointment, holding at a good distance behind the winner. The stallion had shown great promise up until the last two races. Something was missing. He needed to send Apollo to someone who could salvage this horse’s future before he ruined it.

“Better luck next time,” Crispin Allgood, Earl of Yorkshire said, clasping him on the shoulder.

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My thoughts on Seduction of a Duke

Regency Romance holds a special spot in my heart. I’m always on the lookout for my next favorite author and book in the genre. I have found it in JR Salisbury’s Seduction of a Duke.

Lady Cora’s spitfire personality is a match for Sebastian, Duke of Hightower, a reformed rake. The sparks fly every time they meet.

The storyline follows the Regency romance protocols but is full of witty dialogue, delightful humor, and just enough spice to keep things interesting. The underlying currents of equality for women add a welcome theme to the story.

You’ll find characters to love and a few to despise in this story. The author fleshes out each character, so you feel that you know them well. She even makes your mouth water with the descriptions of meat pies and apple tarts enjoyed on a tartan blanket picnic.

The lush settings in Scotland are so well-described I became immersed in the surroundings and the castle. From the verdant greens to the rainy days, I longed to be alongside Lady Cora in her beautiful home and leisurely riding horses through the surrounding land.

I haven’t read the first two books in the series but had no issues reading number three as a standalone. I can honestly say I can’t wait to read more in this series and from the author. If you love a fun, flirty, enemies-to-lovers tale, then Seduction of a Duke is just the book for you.

I received a copy of the book for the tour and read through the Kindle Unlimited program. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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From the author:

The author who influenced me into writing historical romance – Georgette Heyer. 

In 1935 Georgette Heyer wrote the first of her signature Regency-era novels, set around 1811–1820 when the Prince Regent ruled England in place of his ill father, George III. Heyer’s Regency novels were inspired by Jane Austin’s novels of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Because Heyer’s writing was set in the midst of events that had occurred over 100 years previously, she included authentic period detail in order for her readers to understand.

Where Heyer referred to historical events, it was as background detail to set the period and did not usually play a key role in the narrative. Heyer’s characters often contained more modern-day sensibilities, and more conventional characters in the novels would point out the heroine’s eccentricities, such as wanting to marry for love. Her books are still available and are as popular today as they were when she first wrote them.

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Giveaway!

J R Salisbury will be awarding a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour for “Seduction of a Duke.”

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Full Tour Schedule:

January 3: The Avid Reader
January 3: Romance Novel Giveaways
January 4: Literary Gold
January 5: Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews
January 5: Mythical Books
January 6: Hope. Dreams. Life… Love
January 7: Viviana MacKade
January 7: Christine Young
January 10: Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm
January 11: The Key Of Love
January 11: Full Moon Dreaming
January 12: Gina Rae Mitchell – review
January 13: Fabulous and Brunette
January 14: Sandra’s Book Club

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