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A Duke but No Gentleman: A Masters of Seduction Novel Mass Market Paperback – June 30, 2015

by Alexandra Hawkins (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 163 ratings
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In the last opulent days of the eighteenth century, a friendly wager turns into a heated feud that spans decades...and a love affair like none other.

What does it take to tempt a lady...
London, 1792. The Duke of Blackbern and the Marquess of Norgrave are boyhood friends who will still compete at anything. Racing, drinking, gambling, even seduction-until Lady Imogene Sunter crosses their path. Achingly beautiful, and innocent, she has no understanding of the jaded gentlemen who are courting her for favors-of how far they are willing to go to get what they want...

In this game of seduce and destroy?
Fighting for Imogen's affection should have been no more than their usual spirited rivalry. But when Blackbern discovers his feelings for Imogen have deepened, all bets are off. Norgrave, driven by his own demons, won't forsake his pride-and with one shocking act of betrayal that threatens Imogen and Blackbern's newfound desire, Norgrave will set the course for a generation of Regency bad boys who will go down in history as the Masters of Seduction...in A Duke But No Gentleman by Alexandra Hawkins.

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Masters of Seduction
  2. Print length
    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    St. Martin's Paperbacks
  5. Publication date
    June 30, 2015
  6. Dimensions
    4.17 x 0.88 x 6.8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1250064724
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1250064721
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“Wickedly sensual.” ―Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author on Alexandra Hawkins’s novels

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Alexandra Hawkins is an unrepentant Anglophile who discovered romance novels as a teenager and knew that one day she would be writing her own. The USA Today bestselling author has written seventeen historical romances, including A Duke But No Gentleman, the first book in her new Masters of Seduction series. Alexandra has combined her love of English history, mythology, and romance to create sensual character-driven stories that, she hopes, will touch readers' hearts.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Paperbacks (June 30, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250064724
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250064721
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.01 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.17 x 0.88 x 6.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 163 ratings

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USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Hawkins is an unrepentant Anglophile who discovered romance novels as a teenager and knew that one day she would be writing her own. Her "Lords of Vice" and "Masters of Seduction" series combined her love of English history, mythology, and romance to create sensual character-driven stories that, she hopes, will touch readers' hearts.

Alexandra lives in Georgia with her husband and three children. You can visit her website at www.alexandrahawkins.com.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
163 global ratings
The brilliant Alexandra has done it again.
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The brilliant Alexandra has done it again.
This book is remarkable, I loved it so much it's the beginning of a new series and it is brilliant. Alexandra Hawkins is a soul grabbing writer she tells a story from the depths of love for writing. Every time I get the pleasure of reading one of her books I am moved by her writing and lost in every word . I will always be a fan always. It is a must read I recommend this book highly to all that are looking for that book to get lost in,she's a one of a kind .
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Dena
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2022
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If I have one complaint about this book, it would be I wanted it to continue, I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I admit it is not for everyone and if you have read other reviews you will know why. But if you continue and do read this story I don’t believe you will be disappointed. Loved the H & h. I mean what woman alive doesn’t love a bad boy & rogue (I married one). It took him a while but he realized she was what he wanted. Can’t wait to read the next in the series. Happy reading ♥️
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Joan Rivers
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Change from the Usual Fluff Regency Romance Novels
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016
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First off, I am a woman. My amazon account name is in my husband's name. So just wanted to clear that up.

About the bad reviews for this book: Yes, there are two rape scenes in this book. But the Hero of the book is not involved. It is the Villain of the book doing the raping. So I don't really see what all the negative reviewers are upset about. The guy is the villain - he just so happens to be a really bad villain (not like the regular fluffy romance novel villains). Come on, people! It is fiction!

Some other reviews mentioned they thought chunks of this story had been left out somehow. I agree. Maybe the author was told to make the story shorter and she inadvertently cut out stuff she thought wouldn't be missed.

Oh yes, and someone else mentioned about the lack of parental supervision. I wondered about that too. But I see that this book was set in the 1790s (before the usual Regency romance novel period). Maybe the girls had a little more freedom in the 1790s??? I don't know - need to google it. Seems unlikely, but who knows!?!? But again, this is fiction. It is impossible to get everything historically accurate. And let's face it - I don't think we really want everything historically accurate. (Like I'm sure they didn't bathe daily back then, so they probably smelled a little. We certainly don't want to hear that much accuracy!).

This is the first book I have read by this author and I really liked it. I will definitely read her other books that I have missed.

If you are a Julia Quinn fan, then you will probably not like this book/story. It is a little bit darker and more serious than the average "fluff" regency romance. But I liked it. It was a nice change from the fluff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tristan - A Man After My Own Heart - I wish ;)
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2017
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You can't tell a book by it's cover? How about - You shouldn't tell a book by it's cover but with a cover this spectacular, how could I resist? Let me tell you that I was not disappointed. I fell in love with Tristan, the hero, as soon as he got away from his demented friend. I was a little worried his friend might have his own book but I'm fairly certain that will not be the case. Imogene was a fully developed heroine, totally believable, sympathetic, and STRONG! This is my first book by this author so I may be gushing but it's only because I couldn't put the darn thing down. Michael Hague speaks about tapping into a reader's emotions - this author has manipulated mine splendidly. What an enjoyable escape. Thank you, Ms. Hawkins and please do keep up the good work.
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Christine B
3.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
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Love this author. But didn’t care for this book.
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TheBagLady
5.0 out of 5 stars Slams You on a Wild Ride, Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2015
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This book was romantic, sultry, savage, brutal and raw. Even the "bad" guy is really bad. The descriptive style of writing Alexandra Hawkins is known for, IMO, is outstanding. She TAKES me there. I FEEL what she describes in her characters. SPOILER: Yes there is a rape in the book but what amazes me is the brutal honesty of what the h feels is "betrayal". Yes, a woman can be truly raped but her body experience a physical orgasm related to stimulation of the "body" and NOT the mind or heart. I found this book to be an absolute pleasure to read with its twists and turns. There were times I didn't know WHO to route for or who I liked, if anyone. This is NOT a CLEAN read. I applaud Mz. Hawkins on her exploration of a taboo filled subject and the end product that made me glad I bought the book. Kudos! and thanks for a great journey!
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Molly L
4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015
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The Duke of Blackbern and the Marquess of Norgrave are boyhood friends who compete at anything. Racing, drinking, gambling, even seduction--until Lady Imogen Sunter crosses their path as they make a bet. Achingly beautiful, and innocent, she has no understanding of the jaded gentlemen who are courting her for favors--of how far they are willing to go to get what they want. Fighting for Imogen's affection should have been no more than their usual complicated rivalry. But when Blackbern discovers his feelings for Imogen have deepened, all bets are off. Norgrave, driven by his own demons, won't forsake his pride--and with one shocking act of betrayal that threatens Imogen and Blackbern's newfound desire, Norgrave will set the course for things that should not be done.

I was really happy with the ending, but I will worn you this book does contain rape. It was sad she over comes it.
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P. Wilfort
5.0 out of 5 stars A Duke but No Gentleman: A Masters of Seduction... Alexandra Hawkins
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2015
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This is the 1st of a new series, A Duke but No Gentleman by Alexandra Hawkins. Regency England a duke and a Marquess are out being the rogues that Mothers keep their daughters away from.
What does it take to tempt a lady...
London, 1792. The Duke of Blackbern and the Marquess of Norgrave are boyhood friends who will still compete at anything. Racing, drinking, gambling, even seduction-until Lady Imogene Sunter crosses their path. Achingly beautiful, and innocent, she has no understanding of the jaded gentlemen who are courting her for favors-of how far they are willing to go to get what they want...
I absolutely loved this story! The characters are great. a wonderful read. I am looking for the next in this series.
I highly recommend reading this.
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beryl cliffe
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2016
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excellent story waiting for next book
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3.0 out of 5 stars TRIGGER WARNING! THIS BOOK CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY UPSET TRADITIONAL READERS OF ROMANCE & VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2015
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This book was not at all what I expected, yet I was prepared to set it down several times. I'm one of those readers that I love seeing reviews for books that people will love or hate. This one though, I could definitely understand why so many either didn't finish or disliked it immensely.

Ms. Hawkins writing as always is beautifully done, and has a penchant for starting of series in a memorable way. Unfortunately for me, the first half of the book was a bit too slow for my liking. By the time I reached the middle I was intrigued by how far Norgrave and Blackbern went to settle their wager. When the end finally came I found myself wondering how Blackbern even let Norgrave live, especially after learning the brutal assault on Lady Charlotte Winters. Almost reminds me of the treatment that Estelle receives from her husband in Great Expectations.

While this first foray into the series has left an unsavory impression on many, I'm rather looking forward to moving past the injustices poor Imogene experienced and giving the rest of the series a try.
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amy
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2017
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Good read, although the editor could have been less careless in editing. Dropped off a star due to that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2015
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