What a Difference a Duke Makes: School for Dukes

Lenora Bell

Mar 2018 · School for Dukes Book 1 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

USA Today bestselling author Lenora Bell introduces her sparkling School for Dukes series with her sparkling Regency interpretation of Mary Poppins.

Wanted: Governess for duke’s unruly children

Edgar Rochester, Duke of Banksford, is one of the wealthiest, most powerful men in England, but when it comes to raising twins alone, he knows he needs help. The only problem is the children have terrorized half the governesses in London. Until the clever, bold, and far-too-enticing Miss Mari Perkins arrives.

Lost: One heart to an arrogant duke

Mari knows how to wrap even the most rebellious children around her finger. But their demanding, wickedly handsome father? He won’t be quite so easy to control. And there’s something else she can’t seem to command. Her heart. The foolish thing beats so wildly every time Edgar is near.

Found: A forbidden passion neither can deny

As his employee, Mari is strictly off-limits. But what if she’s the one breaking all his rules? In the game of governess versus duke, how can Edgar maintain his defenses when the only thing he wants to do is let the tempting beauty win . . .?

 

Ratings and reviews

WHAT AN DIFFERENCE A DUKE MAKES by Lenora Bell. What an delightful story! I simply adored the characters, the plot and the writing style of Ms. Bell. Mari is happiness and life and strength and hope all wrapped up into one single being. Edgar is a bit gruff but has a huge heart, even if he fights against it at times. The story, while a bit predictable, had me smiling and cheering for the lovely couple throughout. Ms. Bell has a knack for keeping the story light yet deals with some tough situations. The fluidity of the tale made this one an easy and fast read for me, never wanting to put it down until the end. (received ARC for honest review)

So much of a story in one book. She came from very difficult beginnings and he is a duke with a hard past. The children he never knew he had have come to live with him and he can't keep a governess until Mari enters the home. Then everything changes. She is out spoken and he and the children are drawn to her. She is falling in love with all of them and still wanting to know about her past the reason she came to London to begin with. You will enjoy this book from the beginning until the end.

I am still smiling as I turn the last page!!! Delightful, humorous and entertaining from beginning to end! There are just so many wonderful words I could say about this story. I found myself laughing out loud and engaged with the quick repertoire of the heroine Mari Perkins. Mari finds herself desperate to get a job and has one waiting at an agency in London. One thing leads to another (and yes you will need to read to find out !) and she ends up at the Duke of Banksford, Edgar Rochester's house to become the governess for his two children. Having run off numerous governesses before her, she was determined to get the children settled! The Duke though is focused one one thing, bringing his invention to fruition and does not have a lot of time for anything else. When he first sees Mari, he tries to send her own her way because she was just too attractive and did not appear to be strong enough to handle the children. These were two people who needed each other, but it took awhile to figure it out. Mari is such an engaging, high spirited character and to watch her win the children over and everyone else that came into her realm was enchanting. I am sad to say this is the first book I have read by this author. Now I know what I have been missing!!! Cannot wait to read all her stories!!

About the author

Lenora Bell is a USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of historical romances. A teacher with an MFA in Creative Writing, Lenora has lived and worked on five continents. She currently lives in Colombia with her partner and two tiger-striped rescue kitties. She loves hearing from readers! Sign up for her mailing list to hear about new books, sales, and giveaways.