Least Likely to Win a Duke

Emily E K Murdoch

Dec 2023 · The Wallflower Academy Book 1 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

A sparky and witty Harlequin Historical debut

A most unlikely match

For a most unlikely wallflower!

Miss Pike’s finishing school might be designed to find the most unconventional of debutantes a husband, but Gwendoline Knox didn’t expect to literally bump into a duke on her first day! Let alone one as distractingly charming as Percy Deveraux. Gwen knows nothing can come of their flirtations, not with their different stations—or her scandalous secret! Still, she can’t help wishing for more, even if that means confronting her past…

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

The Wallflower Academy

Book 1: Least Likely to Win a Duke
Book 2: More Than a Match for the Earl

Ratings and reviews

This was a blend of contemporary and regency Gwen was a hoot, she lacked that so-important brain-to-mouth filter and it tended to get her in a lot of trouble Her mom was something else Percy, newly titled, was about to learn that the title he carried didn't mean immediate automatic respect from everyone. He was also about to find himself very enamored with a not-so-wallflower wallflower The chemistry between these two was instant. The back-and-forth banter between them just felt natural. Soli

Gwen was sent away to a special wallflower school because of what happened when she literally runs into Percy. For someone who is determined to marry a specific type of lady he plays fast and loose with her affections making her do things that would have ruined her in society, even seducing her without making any promises and letting his mother belittle her. When the truth about her past comes to light, he runs without getting the full story. This was a steamy across classes romance.

Having an Academy for Wallflowers was very entertaining. Gwen had past that she was hiding from. Percy was a reluctant duke. Their worlds collided, and things spiraled from there. Gwen was spirited, and Percy was trying to live up to his brother's ideals. There were some steamy moments as well as a few tearful moments. When secrets and truths came out, love won the day. One downside, I felt that some of the situations were a bit forced or dragged out.

About the author

USAT Bestselling author, Emily E K Murdoch, is read in multiple languages around the world. Enjoy sweet romances as Emily Murdoch, and steamy romances as Emily E K Murdoch.I've had a varied career to date: from examining medieval manuscripts to designing museum exhibitions, to working as a researcher for the BBC to working for the National Trust.My books range from England 1050 to Texas 1848, and I can't wait for you to fall in love with my heroes and heroines!