A duke in disguise, a creole miss determined to get her own way, and two nations at war, is love even possible?
Read an Excerpt from The Creole Duchess ~ Duchess Series Book 3
New Orleans Creole, Miss Celestine St. Cyr-Duval refuses to live under the thumb of some man chosen by her parents. Celie will do everything to gain the ability to make her own way and determine her own fate. But fate interferes in the form of a duke disguised as British businessman, Caleb Alden. A relationship with Caleb would find approval with Celie’s mother, but both Celie and Caleb have secrets that put them on opposite sides of a great conflict and could destroy them both.
With the Battle of New Orleans looming, can these two natural enemies compromise and protect each other, or will fear and betrayal end both their lives.
Excerpt: It was her eyes that drew him first, dark eyes possessed of a penetrating depth that could’ve frightened him had they not roused curiosity and desire in rapid succession. She had Raven wing hair, a cream and honey complexion, deep rose-hued lips, a delicate slope of nose, a slim figure that moved with a thoughtless grace, and that depthless stare.
He’d never seen anyone like her.
Cal shook his head. His heart and spirit ripped from his body, as if stolen. The feeling was totally alien.
He did not do awe-struck.
He had to regain his senses.
“Who is that?” Desire choked his words.
“Who are you looking at?”
“That woman directly across from us in the yellow muslin gown.”
“Ah, the celestial Miss Celestine St. Cyr-Duval,” de Ramona murmured.
He was right. The woman was indeed heavenly to look at. He continued to stare. It was rude in the extreme, but he could not look away.
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Early Comments from Beta Readers
“What a wonderful conclusion to Rue Allyn’s Duchesses series! The unusual setting for this Regency romance is deftly handled and comes alive on the page. The adventure was gripping and the romance palpable.” J. Knight, Author
“Rue Allyn pens a captivating story set in New Orleans in a time of strife that one doesn’t usually get to read about. Writing about slavery takes a certain amount of decorum and Ms. Allyn did it fabulously . . . I truly enjoyed this book . . . . In fact I came out learning a few things that I didnt know before. The bravery of the main characters was top notch. I dont know if I could have done what these characters did. All in all I personally think that this is one of the best books I’ve read from Ms. Allyn to date.” A. Pridie, PA
“An interesting take on romance in Pre Civil War New Orleans. . . .The story has [the hero and heroine] becoming friends and more against a backdrop of slavery and the war between the new United States and Britain. There’s a bit of piracy, voodoo, and all that makes New Orleans an intriguing place to me. The story has just the right mix of love, intrigue, history, and local depictions.” J. Ivey, Reader