Page Princess: ONCE UPON A DUKE by Erica Ridey

Title: ONCE UPON A DUKE

Series: Twelve Dukes of Christmas #1

Author: Erica Ridley

Publisher: WebMotion

Publish Date: 10.09.2018

Category /Genre: Historical Romance

Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content

Grammar/editing: A – near perfect

Received from: Erica Ridley (as an ARC gifted copy)

Goodreads link: Once Upon a Duke

Date completed: 10.22.2018

Description from the publisher:

Beware romantic spirits from Christmas past...

Due to the terms of an estranged relative's will, the Duke of Silkridge must revisit the cold, unforgiving mountains where he lost everything he once loved. As soon as he restores his family legacy, he'll return to London where he belongs. He definitely won't rekindle the forbidden spark crackling between him and the irresistible spitfire he'd left behind...

Noelle Pratchett is immune to charming scoundrels like the arrogant duke. He stole her heart, stole a kiss, and then stole away one night never to return. Now he's back—and they both know he won't stay. But how can she maintain her icy shields when every heated glance melts her to her core?

The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a laugh-out-loud historical romance series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. After all, nothing heats up a winter night quite like finding oneself in the arms of a duke!

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ONCE UPON A DUKE is the first book in the Twelve Dukes of Christmas series. I believe we will need to read them in the order of release.

There are only thirty dukes in England. Surely not a third of them are all in one small village at the same time! Well, if you love Christmas, why wouldn’t you be, no matter the calendar date?

I loved all of the irreverent references to classic Christmas stories and songs such as A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, and many more.

Even though Benjamin is a real #ScroogeMcDuke, he has his reasons. Even so, this doesn’t become a retelling of the classic. ONCE UPON A DUKE is sweet, tender, loving, hilarious, and romantic.

I loved this story – especially the unique characters and their wonderful personalities – and I am looking forward to meeting the rest of the dukes in residence in Christmas (Cressmouth) England.

Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

The Twelve Dukes of Christmas series:

1. Once Upon a Duke

2. Kiss of a Duke

3. Wish upon a Duke

4. Never Say Duke

Also from Erica Ridley:

· Dark Surrender

· Let it Snow

· Never Been Bitten

· Romancing the Rogue

· Too Sinful to Deny