Duchess by Design
In the first novel of Maya Rodale's "The Gilded Age Girls Club" series, an English duke vows to make an American seamstress his duchess...
In Gilded Age Manhattan, anything can happen...
Seeking a wealthy American bride who can save his family's estate, Brandon Fiennes, the duke of Kingston, is a rogue determined to do the right thing. But his search for an heiress goes deliciously awry when an enchanting seamstress tumbles into his arms instead.
...and true love is always in fashion
Miss Adeline Black aspires to be a fashionable dressmaker—not a duchess—and not even an impossibly seductive duke will distract her. But Kingston makes an offer she can't refuse: join him at society events to display her gowns and advise him on which heiresses are duchess material. It's the perfect plan—as long as they resist temptation, avoid a scandal, and above all do not lose their hearts.
Reviews
“Duchess by Design is a heartbreaking, soul-renewing,
subversive tale of the limitations of gender and societal expectation
and a reassertion of the world-changing power of love.” (Entertainment Weekly)
“With an almost Wodehousian flair for words, perfectly placed wit, endlessly amusing characters, and a vividly evoked 1890s New York City setting, Rodale launches her new Gilded Age Girls Club series on a spectacularly high note.” (Booklist (starred review))
“An inspiring look into a time when being a female change agent came at significant personal sacrifice... highly recommended; readers will eagerly look forward to the continuation of the series.” (Library Journal (starred review))
“Rodale’s Gilded Age-set series launch is a smart, bright love story that perfectly balances messages of female empowerment and social potential with romantic tensions created by class and gender dichotomies ripe for revolution.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Rodale charms with this captivating historical... Sparkling characters, able plotting, and joie de vivre make the first in Rodale’s Gilded Age Girls Club an utterly enjoyable standout.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Duchess by Design stands out as unique and refreshing. It’s more than worth your time.” (All About Romance.com)
“Adeline Black is a character any reader would be proud to know.” (BookTrib)
“DUCHESS BY DESIGN is a refreshingly different premise with a modern young woman and a duke who struggles with what is right, and what his heart wants. This tale is fun, realistic, and well written.” (Romance Reviews Today)
“With an almost Wodehousian flair for words, perfectly placed wit, endlessly amusing characters, and a vividly evoked 1890s New York City setting, Rodale launches her new Gilded Age Girls Club series on a spectacularly high note.” (Booklist (starred review))
“An inspiring look into a time when being a female change agent came at significant personal sacrifice... highly recommended; readers will eagerly look forward to the continuation of the series.” (Library Journal (starred review))
“Rodale’s Gilded Age-set series launch is a smart, bright love story that perfectly balances messages of female empowerment and social potential with romantic tensions created by class and gender dichotomies ripe for revolution.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Rodale charms with this captivating historical... Sparkling characters, able plotting, and joie de vivre make the first in Rodale’s Gilded Age Girls Club an utterly enjoyable standout.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Duchess by Design stands out as unique and refreshing. It’s more than worth your time.” (All About Romance.com)
“Adeline Black is a character any reader would be proud to know.” (BookTrib)
“DUCHESS BY DESIGN is a refreshingly different premise with a modern young woman and a duke who struggles with what is right, and what his heart wants. This tale is fun, realistic, and well written.” (Romance Reviews Today)
They are sworn enemies…
Theodore Prescott the Third, one of Manhattan’s Rogues of Millionaire Row, has really done it this time. The only way to survive his most recent, unspeakably outrageous scandal is marry someone respectable. Someone sensible. Someone like Daisy Swan. Of all the girls in Gilded Age Manhattan, it had to be her.
Pretending to be lovers...
Daisy Swan has plans and they do not involve a loveless marriage with anyone. But when a devastating family secret threatens to destroy her standing in society, suddenly a fake engagement with Theo is just the thing to make all her dreams come true.
And now it’s time to kiss and make up…
Daisy Swan aspires to sell cosmetics that she has created, but this brainy scientist needs a smooth talking charmer’s flair for words and eye for beauty to make it a success. Before long, Daisy and Theo are trading kisses. And secrets. And discovering that despite appearances, they might be the perfect couple after all.
Theodore Prescott the Third, one of Manhattan’s Rogues of Millionaire Row, has really done it this time. The only way to survive his most recent, unspeakably outrageous scandal is marry someone respectable. Someone sensible. Someone like Daisy Swan. Of all the girls in Gilded Age Manhattan, it had to be her.
Pretending to be lovers...
Daisy Swan has plans and they do not involve a loveless marriage with anyone. But when a devastating family secret threatens to destroy her standing in society, suddenly a fake engagement with Theo is just the thing to make all her dreams come true.
And now it’s time to kiss and make up…
Daisy Swan aspires to sell cosmetics that she has created, but this brainy scientist needs a smooth talking charmer’s flair for words and eye for beauty to make it a success. Before long, Daisy and Theo are trading kisses. And secrets. And discovering that despite appearances, they might be the perfect couple after all.
"Rodale’s second Gilded Age Girls Club title hits the romance sweet spot
with an uplifting, empowering love story that underlines the point that
the best adventures happen not when the prince saves the princess, but
when two people bring out the best in each other, fall in love, and
change the world in the process." (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))
USA Today bestselling
author Maya Rodale’s Gilded Age Girls Club series continues with an
enemies-to-lovers romance that shows love is sweeter than revenge.
Uptown Heiress
Uptown Heiress
Once
a society darling, Beatrice Goodwin has returned to Manhattan in a
cloud of scandal. She is determined to save the bankrupt family
business—Goodwin’s Department Store—and transform it into the shopping
destination for Manhattan’s women. She will certainly never, ever sell
it to Wes Dalton.
Downtown Rogue
Downtown Rogue
Wes Dalton came
from nowhere to possess one of the great fortunes of the Gilded Age,
thanks to his premier department store located opposite Goodwin’s. This
“Merchant Prince” never forgot the girl who got away—or her parents who
made it clear that he’d never be rich, powerful or respectable enough.
He has sworn revenge—until Beatrice’s return complicates everything.
Happy ever after at last . . . ?
Happy ever after at last . . . ?
Now
Goodwin’s and Dalton’s are dueling to be the best department store in
Manhattan. Beatrice and Wes will stop at nothing to impress, and not
even the sparks flying between them will get in the way of their fierce
rivalry. They’re competitors by day and lovers by night, until they’re
forced to choose what is sweeter: revenge, success or happy ever after
at last.
Reviews
"Rival store owners, second-chance romance, and a focus on feminism are wrapped up in a thoroughly fun package that’s part Mr. Selfridge mixed with a dash of Gilded Age You’ve Got Mail, producing a winning addition to Rodale’s popular series." (Library Journal (starred review))
"An entertaining, thought-provoking addition to this captivating series." (Kirkus Reviews)
"Historically minded readers will appreciate Rodale’s eye for detail and illuminating depiction of the changing role of women in Gilded Age society." (Publishers Weekly)
"An entertaining, thought-provoking addition to this captivating series." (Kirkus Reviews)
"Historically minded readers will appreciate Rodale’s eye for detail and illuminating depiction of the changing role of women in Gilded Age society." (Publishers Weekly)
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