The Duke Heist

Erica Ridley

Feb 2021 · Hachette Audio · Narrated by Moira Quirk

About this audiobook

Travel to the Regency era with a New York Times bestselling author's novel of "irresistible romance," in which a woman looking to recover a stolen painting accidentally kidnaps a duke instead (Eloisa James).

Chloe Wynchester is completely forgettable—a curse that gives her the ability to blend into any crowd. When the only father she's ever known makes a dying wish for his adopted family of orphans to recover a missing painting, she's the first one her siblings turn to for stealing it back. No one expects that in doing so, she'll also abduct a handsome duke.

Lawrence Gosling, the Duke of Faircliffe, is tortured by his father's mistakes. To repair his estate's ruined reputation, he must wed a highborn heiress. Yet when he finds himself in a carriage being driven hell-for-leather down the cobblestone streets of London by a beautiful woman who refuses to heed his commands, he fears his heart is hers. But how can he sacrifice his family's legacy to follow true love?

"Erica Ridley is a delight!" —Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

Ratings and reviews

I want to be a Wynchester! I loved their high-jinks, their animals, and their love for one another. This first offering in a new series was a highly entertaining read full of tongue-in-cheek humor, a stolen painting, an accidental abduction, a Duke hung up on restoring his estate’s tarnished reputation, and the delightful Wynchesters, who are totally non-conforming and unforgettable characters. I loved the author’s prose and how she was able to make me envision scenes so well. The story flowed well with few slowdowns in what was taking place. It was endearing how she portrayed the Duke later on as he met the Wynchester siblings. He “felt they were astonishing and awe-inspiring…he was flummoxed the siblings accepted one another for who and how they were, disguises, strange pets and all.” I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this work, which has in no way affected my honest and voluntary review. I recommend and rate it 4 ½ Stars with a “steam” rating of 3 ½-4 Stars.

About the author

Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical romance novels. When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rain forests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.

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