The Bachelor
by Sabrina Jeffries
Fans of Bridgerton will love this irresistibly fun new family in a series to savor from the New York Times bestselling author, as the grown children of a thrice-married dowager duchess piece together the stories of their fathers—while pursuing passions of their own . . .
"Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!" —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author
USA Today and Publishers Weekly Bestseller | Goodreads Romance that Readers Love
Lady Gwyn Drake has long protected her family's reputation by hiding an imprudent affair from her youth. But when her former suitor appears at Armitage Hall, manhandling the heiress and threatening to go public with her secrets, it's Gwyn who needs protecting. Her twin brother, Thorn, hires Joshua Wolfe, the estate's gamekeeper, to keep her safe in London during her debut. As a war hero, Joshua feels obligated to fulfill the assignment he has accepted. But as a man, it's torment to be so very close to the beauty he's fought to ignore . . .
With handsome Joshua monitoring her every move, Gwyn would prefer to forget both the past and the parade of money-seeking bachelors at her coming out. But Joshua is unmoved by her attempts at flirtation, and the threat of blackmail still hangs over her. With danger closing in, Gwyn must decide which is the greater risk: deflecting a scoundrel's attempts to sabotage her—or revealing her whole heart to the rugged bodyguard she can't resist . . .
If one knows anything about Regency society, it's that they can't resist a scandalous secret.
"Beautifully showcases the author's gift for creating vividly etched characters (including a well-matched pair of protagonists) and then expertly placing them within a tautly constructed plot spiced with danger and plenty of red-hot sensuality."
—Booklist
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Author Biography
SABRINA JEFFRIES is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels and works of short fiction (some written under the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). Whatever time not spent writing in a coffee-fueled haze is spent traveling with her husband and adult autistic son or indulging in one of her passions—jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music. With over nine million books in print in more than twenty-one languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction, and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world.
She always dreams big.
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Praise for The Bachelor
"The Bachelor, the second entrancing book in Jeffries' Duke Dynasty series (Project Duchess, 2019), beautifully showcases the author's gift for creating vividly etched characters (including a well-matched pair of protagonists) and then expertly placing them within a tautly constructed plot spiced with danger and plenty of red-hot sensuality." – Booklist
"Jeffries explores the cultural mores of early Regency London to weave a tale of blackmail, spies, and a Season debut. Joshua is a fascinating hero, the only untitled male among the series' rather gentried family and always aware of the fact. There is an overarching series mystery developing, but readers yet to pick up the previous title, Project Duchess, shouldn't be deterred." – Library Journal
Praise for Sabrina Jeffries' previous romance, Project Duchess
"Jeffries's riveting first Duke Dynasty regency has a little bit of everything: an independent, forthright woman; a handsome duke with trust issues; and a mystery…Complex, intense characters heat up the pages with scintillating love scenes amid the intrigue. Jeffries continues to impress, and romance fans will eagerly await the next book."- Publishers Weekly
"Readers will love Grey and Beatrice, and the nicely paced, intriguing plot will keep them engaged…An appealing historical romance from a fan favorite."– Kirkus Reviews
"Excellent blend of great characters and witty dialogue makes this a delicious first in a new series." --BookPage (Starred Review)
"Best-selling Jeffries brilliantly launches her new Duke Dynasty series with another exemplary Regency-set historical brilliantly sourced from her seemingly endless authorial supply of fascinating characters and compelling storylines." --Booklist
Praise for Sabrina Jeffries' previous novels
"Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!"—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author
"Quick pacing, witty dialogue, and charmingly original characters set Jeffries' books apart"—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Master storyteller Jeffries is at the top of her game." —RT Book Reviews, Top Pick on The Secret of Flirting
"Quick wit, lively repartee, and delicious sensuality drive the elaborate plot of this sinfully delightful addition to Jeffries's latest series." —Library Journal, starred review on The Pleasures of Passion
"With its irresistible combination of witty banter, well defined characters, and a wonderful surfeit of breathtaking sensuality, the latest in Jeffries' Sinful Suitors series is a straight flush." —Booklist, starred review on The Danger of Desire
"Lovely, poignant, and powerful." —Kirkus Reviews on The Study of Seduction
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Praise for The Bachelor " The Bachelor , the second entrancing book in Jeffries' Duke Dynasty series (Project Duchess, 2019), beautifully showcases the author's gift for creating vividly etched characters (including a well-matched pair of protagonists) and then expertly placing them within a tautly constructed plot spiced with danger and plenty of red-hot sensuality." - Booklist Praise for Sabrina Jeffries' previous romance, Project Duchess "Jeffries's riveting first Duke Dynasty regency has a little bit of everything: an independent, forthright woman; a handsome duke with trust issues; and a mystery...Complex, intense characters heat up the pages with scintillating love scenes amid the intrigue. Jeffries continues to impress, and romance fans will eagerly await the next book." - Publishers Weekly "Readers will love Grey and Beatrice, and the nicely paced, intriguing plot will keep them engaged...An appealing historical romance from a fan favorite." - Kirkus Reviews "Excellent blend of great characters and witty dialogue makes this a delicious first in a new series." --BookPage (Starred Review) "Best-selling Jeffries brilliantly launches her new Duke Dynasty series with another exemplary Regency-set historical brilliantly sourced from her seemingly endless authorial supply of fascinating characters and compelling storylines." -- Booklist Praise for Sabrina Jeffries' previous novels "Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!" -- Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author "Quick pacing, witty dialogue, and charmingly original characters set Jeffries' books apart" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Master storyteller Jeffries is at the top of her game." -- RT Book Reviews , Top Pick on The Secret of Flirting "Quick wit, lively repartee, and delicious sensuality drive the elaborate plot of this sinfully delightful addition to Jeffries's latest series." -- Library Journal , starred review on The Pleasures of Passion "With its irresistible combination of witty banter, well defined characters, and a wonderful surfeit of breathtaking sensuality, the latest in Jeffries' Sinful Suitors series is a straight flush." -- Booklist , starred review on The Danger of Desire "Lovely, poignant, and powerful." -- Kirkus Reviews on The Study of Seduction
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