What the Duke Desires
What the Duke Desires by Jenna Petersen is a historical romance published by HarperCollins on October 27, 2009. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Simon Crathorne, the new Duke of Billingham, who is tasked with finding a suitable wife to uphold his family’s esteemed legacy. However, his heart is drawn to Lillian Mayhew, a woman deemed unsuitable for his station, complicating his quest for a proper match.
Readers will discover a tale of passion and conflict as Lillian seeks to unveil a damaging secret about Simon’s late father to protect her family’s reputation. Despite her initial intentions to ruin his standing, her feelings shift as she becomes entangled in a fervent affair with Simon. The narrative explores themes of desire and betrayal, as both characters navigate the tension between their ambitions and their growing attraction, all while facing the repercussions of Simon’s hidden past.
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The duke always gets exactly what he wants . . .
As the new Duke of Billingham, Simon Crathorne has one main duty to fulfill: find a proper wife and continue his family’s exalted name. But of all the eligible women who have come to his country party, he desires only one. And she may be the most unsuitable bride of all.
Lillian Mayhew is desperate to expose a devastating secret about Simon’s distinguished late father so she can salvage her family’s reputation. Yet from the moment she meets her rakishly handsome host, she begins to question if she can destroy his world so callously. She once wanted nothing more than to destroy his good name—and now she wants nothing more than his kiss.
Caught between vengeance and ecstasy, Simon and Lillian begin a passionate affair. But betrayal lurks behind every stolen touch—and the duke’s shocking past may be his ultimate undoing . . .
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