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‘Bridgerton lovers have found their next read in Aphrodite and the Duke’ – Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author of A Duke Worth Falling For

Aphrodite wishes to escape the marriage mart but will a second chance with the elusive Duke of Everely change her mind?

Aphrodite Du Bell is a diamond of the first water and a favourite of the queen. But her renowned loveliness didn’t stop the love of her life, Evander Eagleman, from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.

Aphrodite has been in self-imposed exile ever since. However, when her formidable mother summons her back to London Aphrodite has no choice but to acquiesce.

Upon her return, Aphrodite learns that the newly widowed Evander is in town and, despite her best efforts, the grand society events of the season repeatedly push them together. With each encounter, Aphrodite’s traitorous feelings make it perfectly clear that the Duke still holds court over her heart.

Why did Evander cast Aphrodite aside all those years ago, and now that they have a second chance, can the couple make strides to mend past hurts?
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‘Fantastically pacy with a lovely heroine and a great Austenian villain. Perfect for all Bridgerton fans’ – Phoebe Wynne, author of The Ruins

‘An enthralling read full of intrigue and romance!’ – Caroline Khoury, author of Always You

‘An engrossing and original read celebrating strong women and the healing power of love’ – Scarlett Peckham, USA Today bestselling author of The Duke I Tempted

‘Aphrodite and the Duke is a vibrant historical romance, full of heart, heat, and thrilling period drama. A delectable treat for fans of Bridgerton!’ – Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author of The Siren of Sussex

Publisher Review

Full of lush gowns, longing looks and lingering secrets, Bridgerton lovers have found their next read in Aphrodite and the Duke. JJ McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance * SARAH MACLEAN, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of A DUKE WORTH FALLING FOR * An engrossing and original read celebrating strong women and the healing power of love * SCARLETT PECKHAM, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE DUKE I TEMPTED * Aphrodite and the Duke is a vibrant historical romance, full of heart, heat, and thrilling period drama. A delectable treat for fans of Bridgerton! * MIMI MATTHEWS, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE SIREN OF SUSSEX * Dramatic and diverting second chance romance . . . readers will easily fall in love with the protagonists. And, between the Bridgerton TV series and the forthcoming film adaptation of Mr. Malcom's List, the popularity of diverse historical romance is clear; McAvoy's addition to this growing genre comes right on time * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY * Aphrodite and the Duke was a delightful read, full of surprises! From the start, I felt like I was a part of the dynamic DuBell family. Odite was such a complex, beautifully drawn heroine. There were so many feels, laugh-out-loud and tender moments. I loved it * AMALIE HOWARD, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE BEAST OF BESWICK * Aphrodite and the Duke is charming, witty, an utterly delightful read. It is fantastically pacy with a lovely heroine and a great Austenian villain. Perfect for all Bridgerton fans * PHOEBE WYNNE, author of THE RUINS * Fans of both Shonda Rhimes' TV adaptations and Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books will love this charming romance featuring the lively and heartwarming . . . Du Bell family and the world they inhabit * BOOKLIST * The characters . . . lend a verisimilitude that balances the enjoyable escape of McAvoy's Regency world of balls, gowns and romance * BOOKPAGE *