Eliza and the Duke by Harper St. George ~ a Review

by MK French

Eliza Dove is a hopeless romantic, hoping for a night of freedom before she settles into a respectable marriage of convenience. Simon Cavell is known as "The Duke," and a prizefighter hoping to secure one last win and leave the streets. He's willing to tangle with Eliza long enough to ensure her secrecy, but one night isn't enough for her. Now Eliza must come up with a plan that will secure him, or both will be ruined.

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June 2025; Berkley; 978-0593441022
audio, ebook, print (336 pages); historical romance

Continuing with the Dove sisters, we have Eliza engaged to a Viscount, so her biological father will allow her to receive her inheritance. She feels obligated to follow through because her mother has no real prospects in London and her unmarried sister is determined to be an opera singer and eschew the inheritance outright. If either fails, Eliza feels responsible for them and gives them a home. But she craves adventures and finds out her fiancé’s bet with other gentlemen on how many courtesans or prostitutes he can bed while on his summer holiday in Europe. Simon seems to be that way to adventures, though he's not nobility, and hoping to escape the underworld of prize fighting for a respectable future for him and his niece. Of course, the two connect and respect each other, but there's little money in a future together. 

The pair bond with each other very well, easily understanding the needs and problems of the other. In a real-world situation, it would have led to pining and longing looks alone. But in a Regency romance, making grand gestures gets rewarded. Here, neither are as alone as they think they are, and that's what helps them get through to a conclusion that fits them.

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.

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