Courting the Duke: A Reimagined Regency Romance
by Anne Shaw
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Added on February 17, 2026
Description
Courting the Duke is a reimagining of the classic play Cyrano de Bergerac, set in Regency England.She wrote in her cousin’s name, but he fell for the woman behind the words.Miss Serena Deburgiak has long dwelt in the background. Born with a cleft lip, repaired by surgery, she bears the scar still, both visible and unseen. While her cousin Roxanne shines as the incomparable of the Season, Serena’s own future rests upon Roxanne’s marriage. If Roxanne secures the Duke of Hoxton, Serena may at last find a place where she belongs.Lord Christian, Duke of Hoxton, is bound by duty and scarred by war. He finds solace in healing injured birds on his estate, yet human connection proves far more elusive. Determined to keep his word, he intends to wed Lady Roxanne. But it is Serena witty, clever, and impossible to ignore, who begins to capture his heart.As Serena’s bold plan to secure her cousin’s future unravels, she must face a heartbreaking choice: surrender her own happiness or risk everything for a love she never dreamed was hers to claim.
Reader Reviews
This is a new author for me. I only read book 1 in this series prior and really loved it. I actually added it to my favorite books read for September, 2025. I loved the covers in this series so thought I'd research her. Looking forward to this next read.I liked this book. Not as much as book 1 which was surprising but the characters where not associated with any characters from book 1 so maybe that was it. I did like Serena. She seemed like she had a good head on her shoulders but upon further r
I enjoyed reading this romance story. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed their creative plot as well as their characters that pop off the pages. This is a story about Serena and her wanting to help her cousin secure a future. The problem becomes is when Christian falls for the person behind the letter. He is determined to keep his word to marry the cousin but will Serena be the one who has a future with the Lord? I enjoyed all the characters in this story and what they added to the stor
I decided to read this book because the story blurb drew me. I enjoy reading the tortured hero trope. I was not disappointed. I was drawn in right away. I enjoyed Serena. She was kind and strong, even though she harbored her own demons. Huxton was sweet and attentive, even when he felt pulled in different directions.I enjoyed how they were learning from each other, even in the steamy scenes. All in all, this was a fast, enjoyable read.
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