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His Unlikely Duchess: A Victorian Historical Romance (Dollar Duchesses Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Amanda McCabe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Money can buy her marriage

But will it lead to love?

Miss Lily Wilkins hopes her American money will compensate for her lack of etiquette, as she needs a prestigious marriage to save her sisters’ prospects. Raised to believe wealth was her greatest attribute, she’s stunned when her unconventional ways catch the eye of the notorious Duke of Lennox. He’s far from the safe, sensible match she’d planned on—but Lily might just discover he’s the one she needs!

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Dollar Duchesses

Money for Marriage into London Society

Book 1: His Unlikely Duchess
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"His Unlikely Duchess was such a good and enjoyable read...Amanda McCabe depitced this world so well I couldn't and wouldn't put this book down. I like these characters, they are both interesting. I appreciated their affection for each other, their doubts feel so real. I recommend to read this story to anyone looking for a nice historical romance." - Goodreads

"Highly recommended for Historical Romance fans who like their stories filled with heart and lead by characters that are worthy on their own, but so much more together!" - Goodreads

"I love Historical Romances and this was quite unique story. The background of the characters was that made it intriguing and I loved the way the narrative opened their lives to the reader. Overall, I enjoyed it and I will keep my eyes open for the future books, to see what the author as reserved for us." - Goodreads

About the Author

Amanda McCabe wrote her first romance at sixteen – an historical epic starring her friends as the characters, written secretly during algebra class! She's never since used algebra, but her books have been nominated for many awards, including the RITA Award, Booksellers Best, National Readers Choice Award and the Holt Medallion. In her spare time she loves taking dance classes and collecting travel souvenirs. Amanda lives in New Mexico. Email her at: amanda@ammandamccabe.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089YTPXSW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Historical (January 1, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1704 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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Amanda McCabe

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Amanda McCabe wrote her first romance at the age of sixteen--a vast historical epic starring all her friends as the characters, written secretly during algebra class (and her parents wondered why math was not her strongest subject...)

She's never since used algebra, but her books (set in a variety of time periods--Regency, Victorian, Tudor, Renaissance, and 1920s) have been nominated for many awards, including the RITA Award, the Romantic Times BOOKReviews Reviewers' Choice Award, the Booksellers Best, the National Readers Choice Award, and the Holt Medallion. She lives in New Mexico with her lovely husband, along with far too many books and a spoiled rescue dog.

When not writing or reading, she loves yoga, collecting cheesy travel souvenirs, and watching the Food Network--even though she doesn't cook. She also writes as Eliza Casey...

Please visit her at http://ammandamccabe.com

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Élodie Nicoli
5.0 out of 5 stars Will they be enough ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
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Will they find together an escape of the strain of life...

She is a romantic in the soul, escaping life’s burden in books. So when her family receives an invitation to visit England and its London’s ballrooms, she believes she will set foot in the fairyland of her stories.
Now known as a “dollar princess”, she graces the ballroom’s floors the least possible, just enough to not rise her mother’s ire. I believed she was breed and raised to be her mother’s mean to success, molded from a very young age to obey, she never rebels, preferring to stay quiet than to draw attention or fight for herself. My 21st century self thought her to be a doormat, when she was just a quiet girl, not keen to cause a stir.
But this story is much more elaborate in its simplicity than I first believed.

When Lily sets foot on England soil, she enters the mercenary and predatory marriage mart, where each participant is seen as competition. The tranquil young woman will have to navigate the murky waters of the London’s ton, where it is difficult to determine who is friend or foe.

Lily of course wants more from life but does little to orient her existence the right way, she does not know how, more prone to follow the flow than going against it. So instead to find her own way, she settles for what she believes will be the best path for her sisters. Why despite her doubts and fears, she follows the road set for her.
Why she is from their first encounter drawn to Aidan, he lived the life she is dreaming to.

He never thought he would become the Duke, it was his brother’s duty, not his. Now he must steps in his shoes and he feels quite lost.
After a so long time away, he too feels like a fish out of water. And while Lily’s is the answer to his every queries, he feels accomplice of the society’s he is not fond of by dragging her in.
He wandered the world seeking something else but was unable to feed completely his thirst, always needing more but what...
While attracted to her, he feels guilty to having very few to offer, disgusted to sell his title but also afraid she would refuse him or ask for more from him.
Lily is such a breath of fresh air, she does not lie, she is whom she appears why the sharks turn around her.

They are both lost people, thrown on a path they never expected, kind and caring but also persons of few words, why they doubt the depth of their relationship, afraid of the future, scared to disappoint the other, to not be enough.

This is a much more complex story than the courting tale I thought I was getting, in between the page, we get a glimpse of Lily’s siblings and mother’s life. Stella did not become this society’s matron all for show instantly, she had once been a young woman in love with her own hopes, but something changed her, what has become of her young love to change to a woman who loves her dreams through her daughters success. I am curious about Violet now, she is such a feisty young miss.
5 stars

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen detailed lovemaking scene.
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Edwina "I Love books"
4.0 out of 5 stars LOVELY YOUNG RICH HERIONE!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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Book 1 His Unlikely Duchess in Ms. MacCabes American Million Dollar Heiress.

At times I felt like a voyager in the story. Like I was there. Its written that well. I loved that Lily Wilkins was Young 19 and Rich Croesus. She was also, beautiful and Intelligent. This is what I loved about the story.

Her mother Stella has brought her and her twin sisters Violet and Rose to England to find titled husbands who are in search of a fortune. Stella wants a Duke.

Aiden the Duke of Lennox was a second son. His brother Edward has died and he must resume the Dukedom. He return after his adventures traveling to find the Dukedom in Debt. He must marry and why not marry a American Million Dollar Princess?

Aiden and Lily make a beautiful couple they build upon there relationship. I like relationship building in my stories. I hate angst and this story had none which make me happy. All the characters are written well and are likeable. I just wished for a little more sexual passion between the couple.

This is a great start to a new series.
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Jenna Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating romance!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
His Unlikely Duchess is the first book in the Dollar Duchesses series by Amanda McCabe. This romance is an excellent way to start a series. Miss Lily Wilkins is an American heiress looking for a titled, sensible match to aid her sister’s marriage prospects. Lily and her money catch Aidan, the Duke of Lennox’s eye. Lily is beautiful inside and out, yet Aidan faces money troubles, feelings of inadequacy, and a past that haunts Aidan and Lilly. This is the lovely story of two people who find healing, self-worth, and love.

Lily has been raised to see her only worth is her money. Lily has a sweet, loving nature full of vibrancy and intelligence, even when she doesn’t see it in herself. Aidan also struggles with his feelings of not being worthy of the title of duke. Aidan is conflicted for most of the book, and seeing him find his way with Lily’s giving nature is enthralling. The couple’s chemistry is a slow burn as they get to know one another, but it is also undeniable.

This medium-paced plot caught my attention on the first page. What I loved most was the author’s brilliant storytelling ability. I felt like I was there with Aidan and Lily through all their struggles and triumphs. Amanda McCabe created characters I could invest in one hundred percent. The romance flowed organically and captivatingly. This is my first book of Amanda McCabe’s, and I am an instant fan! I highly recommend this book and series. I voluntarily read and reviewed a gifted copy of this book through the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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LJ Nelson
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars – Money can buy many things, but not love...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2021
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Tangent right ahead!

Agreed *nods*, it is very early in proceedings for a tangent interruption. However, I’m setting the scene and I would be grateful for a little indulgence please... *smiles sweetly*

*chuffs*

I can do sweet... honest.

*rolls eyes*

So, as I was trying to say, I was a tad obsessed with the TV dramatisation of The Buccaneers as a teen. *whispers* Greg Wise was front and centre in many (many) a fantasy. *coughs* TMI?! *blushes*

Anyhoo, reading the blurb for HUD gave me all The Buccaneer vibes and I couldn’t wait to read Aidan and Lily’s story.

A letter from England will change American heiress, Lily Wilkins, life forever...

I can’t even begin to fathom how Lily must have felt being thrust into English London society. With her mother title hunting and the prospect of any potential suitors only being interested in her father’s dollars... it’s a heavy weight for any young lady to bear.

Enter Aidan, reluctant Duke of Lennox, recently returned from abroad still haunted by ghosts of the past. Inheriting a crumbling estate and little funds in which to repair it with, what is a Duke to do?

I loved these two. Sparks fly, but both are a tad reticent for a variety of reasons. Can love flourish under such contrived circumstances?

*snorts* Well, with meddling mothers and ‘ghosts’ that refuse to remain in the past (where they belong!), it was never going to be straightforward, was it? *smirks*

Wonderfully evocative of the period, I was swept away by a story of duty and love. Lily and Aidan’s voices shone through. My only grumble was the ending felt a bit rushed to me, but it didn’t take away from my love for this couple.

My first read by this author, but certainly not my last as I look forward to reading the next in series. I think Violet’s story is going to be a hoot!
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