The Duke Not Taken: A Historical Romance - Julia London

n[London delivers] an abundance of sharp wit and...romantic chemistry that is both sweet and sexy. --Booklist on Last Duke Standing n nImpossible. Infuriating. Intoxicating. n nEver since her sister became queen two years ago, Amelia Ivanosen, Princess of Wesloria, has been flirting and skirting scandal--just barely. Before she does anything too outlandish, she is sent to England and Lila Alexander, illustrious matchmaker to the ton, is recruited. Respectably ensconced at the country estate of a family friend, Amelia is introduced to many eligible bachelors, but...there is no spark. There never seems to be unless the man is completely wrong for her. n nNext door lives Joshua Parker, Duke of Marley, who is grumpy and reclusive--for good reason. His first wife died in childbirth. When Marley is dragged by a friend to his neighbor's soiree, he and Amelia instantly dislike each other. Their banter is snarky and heated. He's a stuck-up smarty-pants; she's a self-involved, annoying princess. n nSparks fly when they're together--fireworks actually--but they loathe each other. Really. So why can't they stop thinking about each other? n nA Royal Match n nBook 1: Last Duke Standing nBook 2: The Duke Not Taken