The Perfect Duke Dawn Ireland by Dawn Ireland 9781619354579, B00BT0NGOC instant download after payment.

Known as The Marble Duke amongst the Ton, Garret Weston, the Duke of Kendal, sets himself apart from his peers. Nothing will hinder his guilt-driven attempt to become a perfect duke. Nothing, that is, save the alluring and imaginative betrothed he’d thought dead. His intended believes—of all things—that she is a Vicar’s daughter. The “perfect” duke needs a “perfect” duchess, but how is he to discern her suitability? Employing her as a governess to his niece seems like an ideal solution. But whose “suitability” is being tested? His betrothed refuses to see he is beyond redemption. And most grievous of all, she stirs his blood, making him forget what’s important.

Cara believes fairy tales really can come true, until she meets the unrelenting and arrogant Duke of Kendal. He looks like a Prince, but acts like a Beast. Why must he challenge her at every turn? Her greatest peril is her attraction to the vulnerable, seductive man behind the title. A match between them would be impossible. But can she show him, without losing her heart, that “perfect” is in the eye of the beholder?
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It was so much fun researching fairy tales for this book. Each chapter of  *The Perfect Duke*  starts with a line or two from a fairy tale, or a comment from a fairy tale character. I discovered that Prince Charming really is...well...charming. And the dwarves have a unique way of looking at the world. 

In the Perfect Duke, Garret is not a very likeable fellow to start with, rather like the "Captain" in The Sound of Music. When I was researching this book I e-mailed Jo Beverly as to what rules a Duke should follow, and she told me that, much like a 2000 pound gorilla, he can pretty much do what he likes.

There is hope for him, however.  My heroine, Cara, helped me rediscover fairy tales and their magic. I think you'll find she does the same for the Marble Duke. Enjoy their story!

"Once Upon a Time" are four of Dawn's favorite words. Her love of story became a love of romance when she read Georgette Heyer's, Devil's Cub. It inspired her to write stories with strong characters that discover love is never easy, but always worthwhile. Dawn's written several award-winning novels set in Georgian England- an era filled with rules and intrigue. Her characters often defy "Society" as they pursue love, run away, pursue, run away - well, you get the idea.
      Then again, she might write romance in order to do the research. What other profession encourages you to sit in the audience at Harlequin's Male Model search, and take notes, or just sigh?
      Dawn lives in a Victorian home in Upstate New York with her husband and very independent cats. When she's not writing, she's singing, gardening, learning to play the harp or wood carving.