Book Synopsis
Ruined by scandal, Georgiana bargains with a duke to regain her place in Society. But their pretend friendship sparks real love, risking reputations, duty, and unexpected happily-ever-afters.
Eight months after a stolen kiss ruined her reputation, Miss Georgiana Wood is a recluse, cast out of Society without any hope of ever finding a suitable match. Longing for redemption, she never expects her salvation to arrive in the form of a handsome, temperamental duke.
After a failed bargain left the Duke of Marlow without a promised wife and heir, he must face courtship a final time. He plans to entice his future bride with a priceless family heirloom—one now in the possession of Miss Wood, who agrees to return it if he takes her on three outings in London during the Season to restore her reputation.
As the pair navigate Society’s expectations and whispered gossip, Marlow begins to see Georgiana as an ally and a friend. Her wit and courage, grace and allure far exceed that of the eligible ladies he intended to court, and soon, he’d do almost anything to secure her happiness.
As Marlow wrestles with duty and desire, Georgiana begins to hope that she could be loved for who she truly is. When hearts are tested, truth and secrets revealed, will love be enough to risk it all?
Book Details
- Publisher : Shadow Mountain
- Publication date : May 5, 2026
- Series: Proper Romance
- Genre: Regency Romance
- Language : English
- Print length : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1639934804
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
There is something so exciting about sitting down with a new Proper Romance novel. Megan Walker’s books are always so much fun to read. The Duke’s Bargain has officially become my absolute favorite of hers!
It was wonderful to revisit familiar faces from previous books along with Miss Georgiana Wood and Lucas, the Duke of Marlow. Both characters are seeking a bit of redemption for their pasts, and I loved getting to know them on a deeper level. The plot is so much fun; Georgiana is trying to overcome a former scandal and needs a miracle to get back into society's good graces. Lucas agrees to a fake courtship to help her, but only because he needs to recover his grandmother’s ring, which his cousin lost to Georgiana’s brother in a gamble.
I loved seeing them go from getting on each other's nerves to becoming real friends, and it has the perfect mix of funny moments and sweet drama.
Watching these near-strangers try to fool everyone is a delight, but the real magic is how they accidentally fall in love. I loved seeing them go from getting on each other's nerves to becoming real friends, and it has the perfect mix of funny moments and sweet drama. There are late-night meetings in the library, adventures sneaking through secret tunnels in the manor, and the quiet sharing of secrets. My favorite parts were watching them realize they were falling for each other while trying so hard to fight it. I was smiling the entire time and I especially loved that he fell first! When the first kiss finally happens, it makes you forget everything else and completely takes your breath away. It was really that good.
Megan Walker has a way of drawing you in and creating stories that are hard to forget. The ending is lovely, and the excellent epilogue brought such a big smile to my face. If you are wanting to escape for a few hours, let this fabulous story whisk you away.
****Meet Author Megan Walker****
Megan Walker was raised on a berry farm in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where her imagination took her to times past and worlds away. While earning her degree in Early Childhood Education, she married her one true love and started a family. But her imaginings of Regency England wouldn't leave her alone, so she picked up a pen. And the rest is history. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and three children.
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