A Duke in Disguise

A Duke in Disguise follows Lady Althea Wentworth as she takes on the task of helping her friend's brother, Nathaniel Rothmere, adjust to his new role as Duke of Rothmore. Despite his noble title, Nathaniel prefers life as a commoner and printer, rejecting the trappings of aristocracy. The story centers on Althea's efforts to transform Nathaniel into a proper duke while he continues to resist society's expectations. Their relationship develops against the backdrop of London's social season, where secrets from both their pasts threaten to surface. As pressure mounts from the ton and family obligations, Althea and Nathaniel must navigate their growing feelings while confronting questions of duty, identity, and social class. The romance unfolds amid balls, social calls, and the day-to-day operations of Nathaniel's printing business. The novel explores themes of authenticity versus social expectations, and how love can bridge the divide between different worlds. Through its examination of class and identity in Regency England, the story challenges conventional notions of what makes someone truly noble.

Most readers found this to be a standard Regency romance that didn't stand out among Burrowes' other works. Readers appreciated: - The slow-burn chemistry between main characters - Historical period details and accuracy - Secondary characters' development - Clean romance without explicit content Common criticisms: - Plot moves too slowly without enough conflict - Several repetitive conversations and scenes - Hero's actions seem inconsistent - Predictable storyline with few surprises Review Stats: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (300+ ratings) BookBub: 4.0/5 (150+ ratings) Reader quotes: "Decent but forgettable romance that follows the usual Grace Burrowes formula" - Goodreads reviewer "Characters spent too much time talking and not enough time doing" - Amazon review "Needed more excitement and drama to hold my interest" - BookBub feedback

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🎭 The novel is part of Grace Burrowes' "Rogues to Riches" series, which focuses on the unconventional Wentworth family and their rise from poverty to nobility. 👑 Grace Burrowes is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who began writing as a way to unwind from her career as a child welfare attorney. 📚 The author writes her first drafts longhand, using pencil and paper, and typically completes a new book every two months. 🎨 The story explores themes of hidden identity and social class, common in Regency romance novels, which were inspired by the actual historical period of the British Regency (1811-1820). 💌 Grace Burrowes has published over 60 historical romance novels since her debut in 2010, making her one of the most prolific authors in the genre.