Books like The Wicked Ways of a Duke

A delightful, tension-laced dance between a cynical fortune hunter and a starry-eyed dreamer. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Wicked Ways of a Duke.

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With Seduction in Mind
Laura Lee Guhrke
A sparkling, battle-of-wills historical romance where sharp banter masks deep vulnerabilities.
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- swoony
- playful
- earnest
02
Guilty pleasures
Laura Lee Guhrke
A delicious slow-burn of unrequited love, crushing realization, and the deeply satisfying grovel that follows.
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- swoony
- wry
- romantic
- earnest
03
Ways to Be Wicked
Julie Anne Long
A fiery, banter-filled historical romance set against the boisterous backdrop of the London theater.
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- romantic
- playful
04
What the Duke Desires
Jenna Petersen
A tense, passionate historical romance where the desire for vengeance is eclipsed only by the pull of forbidden attraction.
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- swoony
- romantic
05
The Duke in Disguise
Gayle Callen
A swoony, secret-identity historical romance where a perceptive governess falls for a charming rogue masquerading as a notorious duke.
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- swoony
- romantic
- playful
- earnest
06
Rules To Catch A Devilish Duke
Suzanne Enoch
A cozy, banter-filled holiday romp where societal rules are gleefully broken by a scandalous heroine and a captivated duke.
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- swoony
- romantic
- playful
- class divides
07
The Duchess Deal
Tessa Dare
A sparkling, banter-filled marriage of convenience that proves laughter is the best balm for a scarred heart.
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- swoony
- tender
- wry
- playful
08
Sins of a Wicked Duke
Sophie Jordan
A smoldering, high-stakes dance of disguise and desire in the opulent halls of Regency London.
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- earnest
09
Luck Be a Lady
Meredith Duran
A tense and atmospheric historical romance where a guarded heiress and a merciless crime lord strike a dangerous bargain.
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- swoony
- romantic
10
A Ladys Lesson In Scandal
Meredith Duran
A gritty, emotionally charged historical romance where a cynical bargain transforms into a passionate battle of wills and hearts.
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- wry
- romantic
- earnest
11
A Wild Pursuit
Eloisa James · 2004
A glittering, banter-filled battle of wills where a scandalous heroine gleefully upends a rigid earl's life.
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- wry
- playful
12
Say Yes to the Marquess
Tessa Dare
A delightful, tension-filled historical romance where planning a wedding leads to falling for the wrong brother.
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- swoony
- wry
- romantic
- playful

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