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The Diamond and the Duke

By: Christi Caldwell
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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When a wounded soldier and self-proclaimed "beast" finds unlikely friendship with a headstrong and unconventional beauty, they quickly find themselves weaving a tale as old as time…

Despite a hero’s return to England from the Napoleonic Wars, Wesley Audley isolates from the ton. Deep wounds from the horrors of combat—and the despair of a broken heart—left him scarred. As he struggles to cope and resume his place in Polite Society, Wesley is quick to cut himself off from everyone…except for Ellie Balfour.

Independent and strong-willed, Ellie has dreams of captaining her own husband-free life and a penchant for meddling in other’s business. She knows befriending Wesley is a risk but Ellie can’t bear to see his heartache. Nor can she seem to silence all the temptingly intimate thoughts his nearness provokes.

But Ellie is yet to face a battle she can’t win—and Wesley’s heart is worth the fight. If only her campaigns ever went to plan…
Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt England

Critic Reviews

Praise for Christi Caldwell

“Ribboned with subtleties about gender roles and class expectations that make this novel both thoughtful and delightful all at once.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Along Came a Lady

"Christi Caldwell's crisp, sparkling writing is infused with emotion, passion, and a belief in the healing power of love. This is terrific Regency romance!"—Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author

"Emotional, funny, and filled with passion—everything I want in a romance.”—Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author of The Duchess Hunt on Along Came a Lady

“What historical romance is meant to be. I devoured every word. Christi Caldwell has become one of my favorite authors.”—Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author

"A charming, romantic love story that shows Regency romance isn't just about dukes and duchesses and love isn't just for the upper classes."—Maya Rodale, USA Today bestselling author on Along Came a Lady

"A must-read for both fans and newcomers to Caldwell’s work.”—Library Journal

“Packed with familial warmth and peppered with humor…An endearing romance.”—Kirkus on Desperately Seeking a Duchess
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A beautifully woven story about healing and new beginnings. An excellent 5th book to the series. I just wish I could now read book 6 about the Duke’ and his family and how his love and kindness is extended to others.

Beautiful healing

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