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Best read before Dancing at Midnight and Minx, Alex and Emma's story..excellent

Very funny book. I can't recommend this book highly enough. One of my favorites by Julia Quinn.

Julia Quinn's first novel and it is indeed Splendid. Wonderful story of Emma and Alex.

The book started well enough but lost its appeal in the middle. As much as I like strong willed women. I was really irked by the heroine. I've read many of Julia's books and I love the Brigerton series but I just felt like she rushed through this book.

A fun, engaging read.

There are two things everyone knows about Alexander Ridgely - One , hes the Duke of Ashbourne and two he has no plans to marry..That is until a redheaded American Throws herself in front of a carriage to save his young nephews life. Shes everything Alex never thought a woman could be, smart, funny, principled, brave, but shes a servant, completely unsuitable for a highborn duke unless perhaps, shes not what she seems. American heiress Emma Dunster might be surrounded by Englishmen but that doesn't mean she intends to marry one, even if she has agreed to participate in one of Londons season. When she slipped out of her cousins home, dresses as a kitchen maid, all she wanted was one last taste of anonymity before her debut. She never dreamed shed find herself in the arms of a dangerously handsome duke or that he would be so upset when he discovered her true identity. But true love tends to blossom just when one least expects it and passion can melt even the most stubborn of hearts.

From Back Cover: There are two things everyone knows about Alexander Ridgely. One, he's the Duke of Ashbourne. And two, he has no plans to marry anytime soon... That is until a redheaded American throws herself in front of a carriage to save his young nephew's life. She's everything Alex never thought a woman could be--smart and funny, principled and brave. But she's a servant, completely unsuitable for a highborn duke--unless, perhaps, she's not quite what she seems... American heiress Emma Dunster might be surrounded by Englishmen, but that doesn't mean she intends to marry one--even if she has agreed to participate in one London Season. When she slipped out of her cousins' home, dressed as a kitchen maid, all she wanted was one last taste of anonymity before her debut. She never dreamed she'd find herself in the arms of a dangerously handsome duke...or that he'd be quite so upset when he discovered her true identity. But true love tends to blossom just when on least expects it, and passion can melt even the most stubborn of hearts.

a bit mushy but its good

Julia is a personal friend. I love her wit and clever dialogue. Hope you do too!

this is an early quinn, showing lots of potential.

Her very first publication....SUPER!

Cover pic is different on my copy.
"American heiress Emma Dunster has always been fun loving and independent with no wish to settle into marriage.She plans to enjoy her Season in London in more unconventional ways than husband-hunting.But this time Emma's high-jinks lead her into dangerous temptation........

American heiress Emma Dunster has always been fun-loving and independent with no wish to settle into marriage. She plans to enjoy her Season in London in more unconventional ways than husband-hunting. But this time Emma's high-jinks lead her into dangerous temptation...

Alexander Ridgely, the Duke of Ashbourne, is a notorious rake who carefully avoids the risk of love...until he plants one reckless kiss on the sensuous lips of this high-spirited innocent...and condemns himself to delicious torment. Little does he know that his passion has touched the very soul of the lovely enchantress...and committed them both to a lifetime of spendid ecstasy.