After a disastrous love affair seven years ago, Louisa North, the illegitimate daughter of the Prince of Wales, swore off men and marriage. Instead, she devotes her time to political reform. Tired of watching the slow-moving Parliament, Louisa steps up her criticism and prepares to put forth a reform candidate who will radically move the country toward restructuring the government. One of her greatest foes is her father, the Prince of Wales. Louisa watches and prepares herself for his interference in her work. When a man she once loved appears, Louisa knows the king is trying to distract her from her work.

Simon Tremaine, the Duke of Foxmoor, was banished seven years ago to India for botching his assignment from the king. He is suspicious when the king demands another favor from him. Marry Louisa and his political ambitions to become prime minister are guaranteed. Simon does not trust the king to keep his word; he has broken it many times. Simon's feelings for Louisa still sting. The anger at her for his banishment has ended, but his desire for her has not. Simon relishes the challenge from the king and sets out to woo Louisa.

Louisa is no fool. She still has feelings for Simon, but realizes he might have an ulterior motive for courting her. Has he made a devil's bargain with her enemies to destroy her reputation, or is revenge his motive?

A masterful storyteller, Ms. Jeffries revisits Louisa and Simon, the star-crossed lovers from the Royal Brotherhood series. She weaves the political upheaval and reform movement within this turbulent tale between two strong- willed characters. They are filled with passion and courage in their ambitions, but afraid to open their hearts to love. ONLY A DUKE WILL DO is the second in Ms. Jeffries School for Heiress trilogy. It is an excellent read as it engages readers' hearts from the first page until the last.

Book Summary

Marry? Never! That would only end Louisa North’s work with her ladies reform group, and truth be told, she likes her independence very much – despite her royal father’s protests. So when Simon Tremaine, the dashing Duke of Foxmoor whom she once loved (and had exiled to India), returns bent on marrying her, she’s skeptical. Does he truly care for her, or does he simply want revenge? Still it’s difficult for Louisa to resist Simon’s dangerous charms, because the fire between them still burns as hot as ever. But when his ulterior motive for marriage is exposed, along with the deeply buried secrets of his past, Louisa vows to make him pay...with his heart.

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