9781538748589

A friendly holiday competition turns steamy in this Regency romance novella from the New York Times bestselling author of My One and Only Duke.

Previously published in Virtues of Christmas. Advice columnist Patience Friendly’s relationship with her stubborn, overbearing publisher, Dougal MacHugh, is anything but cordial. Dougal challenges Patience to take on a rival columnist in a holiday advice-a-thon, and sparks fly clear up to the mistletoe hanging from every rafter. Will Patience follow the practical guidance of her head or the passionate advice of her heart?

“Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure.” — Tessa Dare

• "Plenty of humor, sensuality and poignancy. ...A swiftly moving plot with engaging characters is sure to charm anyone seeking an enjoyable, emotionally satisfying read."
  RT Book Reviews on A Rogue of Her Own
• "The hero of The Trouble with Dukes reminds me of Mary Balogh's charming men, and the heroine brings to mind Sarah MacLean's intelligent, fiery women... This is a wonderfully funny, moving romance, not to be missed!"
  Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author of My American Duchess
• "Sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, enchanting love stories...Grace Burrowes's romances have them all."
  Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author
• "The Trouble with Dukes has everything Grace Burrowes's many fans have come to adore: a swoonworthy hero, a strong heroine, humor, and passion. Her characters not only know their own hearts, but share them with fearless joy. Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure."
  Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author
• "Grace Burrowes writes from the heart--with warmth, humor, and a generous dash of sensuality, her stories are unputdownable! If you're not reading Grace Burrowes you're missing the very best in today's Regency Romance!"
  Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author
• "The Trouble with Dukes is captivating! It has everything I love in a book--a sexy Scotsman, a charming heroine, witty banter, plenty of humor, and lots of heart."
  Jennifer Ashley, New York Times bestselling author of The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie