DAILY TELEGRAPH - Bridgerton without the sex ... easy, escapist reading with laughs, twists-and a dukedom in the picture, naturally.
a taciturn bodyguard who takes his job (and his scowling) very seriously
a beauty with a talent for finding trouble in exotic locations
a trek featuring breathtaking vistas, steep climbs, and enough friction to set the Himalayas on fire
a sea-voyage that is technically "unforgettable", unless one has amnesia
Isadora's Story.
In the 2nd instalment of the Taming of the Dukes series from bestselling historical romance author DG Rampton, London's ballrooms are left behind for a sweeping adventure across the high seas.
Beautiful, clever, and rich enough to cause even the most staid gentleman to consider a career in heiress-hunting, Miss Isadora Jones was the reigning belle of London society until a spurned suitor's lies turned her from "Incomparable" to "Ineligible" overnight. With her reputation hanging by a thread and the ton whispering behind their fans, her parents pack her off to visit her sister in India - much to her delight!
However, freedom and adventure come with a catch...a rather large, annoyingly attractive one.
After stumbling upon an international 'incident' within days of her arrival in Calcutta, Isadora finds herself under the watchful eye of a vexingly ill-mannered war hero, who seems to always be on hand to extract her from the various calamities that come her way with regrettable frequency.
During the course of a trek to the foothills of the Himalayas and a voyage home that has her losing her memory as well as her heart, Isadora discovers that her greatest challenge isn't a stalking tiger, a storm at sea, or an Ottoman slave trader - it's the infuriating man tasked with keeping her safe.
Why readers will love ISADORA
"Bridgerton Without the Sex": all the chemistry and romance of the Regency era, kept clean, humorous, and heartwarming.
Much Loved Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Fake Marriage, Forced Proximity, Bodyguard
Global Adventure: A lush, atmospheric change of scenery that takes the "parlour romance" into wilder frontiers.
Feel-Good Guarantee: Like all of DG Rampton's novels, Isadora is an endorphin hit designed to leave you with a smile and a happy ending.
Praise for the Taming of the Dukes Series
"Rampton has a gift for making the Regency era feel fresh, funny, and entirely addictive."
"The bantering, the battles, the stubbornness, and the love between the main characters was so delightful!"
"Sweet, witty, and wonderfully romantic. It's the perfect feel-good read for fans of traditional historical romance."
Taming of the Dukes Series
Book 1: DAPHNE
Book 2: ISADORA
Book 3: EMMALINE
