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Her Best Friend, the Duke

By Laura Martin
Her Best Friend, the Duke by Laura Martin digital book - Fable

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Caroline Yaxley has always been in love with her best friend, James Dunstable, Duke of Heydon. After years of waiting for him, she's finally admitted defeat and decided to find a husband. James suggests she practice her nonexistent flirtation skills on him, which seems like a good idea—until she must pull away to avoid a shattered heart. Their pretend attraction has begun to feel alarmingly real!

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“I really enjoyed this historical romance. It was exactly what I was looking for. The story is about a 24 year old woman, Caroline Yaxley, who is considered a spinster. She is back in the marriage mart but this time she has decided to earnestly consider marriage. Caroline's best friend, James the Duke of Heydon, volunteers to help her hone her flirting skills. As you can imagine, Caroline has always loved James and he is realizing that he can't imagine Caroline married to anyone but him. I loved the story and the endearing way James and Caroline remain friends for so many years. I also love that James calls her "Cara" because she confided in him she dislikes her name. I thought this was a good story and it was exactly what I was looking for.”

About Laura Martin

writes historical romances with an adventurous undercurrent. When not writing she spends her time working as a doctor in Cambridgeshire, where she lives with her husband. In her spare moments Laura loves to lose herself in a book, and has been known to read from cover to cover in a single day when the story is particularly gripping. She also loves to travel—especially to visit historical sites and far-flung shores.

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