The time it was about No Other Duke But You

Posted May 3, 2019 by Stacee in Blog Tours, Interviews | 0 Comments

I’ve read a couple of the books in the Playful Brides series and have enjoyed all of them. So when St. Martin’s contacted me to ask if I wanted to read an early copy of the newest {and last!} book in the series + do an interview with Valerie, I couldn’t say yes fast enough.

Before we get to the mini interview, let’s check out the book!

Title: No Other Duke But You (Playful Brides #11)
Author: Valerie Bowman
Pages: 303
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks
Pub Date: April 30, 2019
Find it: Macmillan | Indiebound | B&N | Amazon | Goodreads

SINGLE LADY SEEKS DUKE

Lady Delilah Montebank has her marital sights set on the Duke of Branville. There’s just one problem: he barely knows she exists. But no matter, she’s got a plan to win him over with her charm, her wit—and perhaps the love potion she has in her possession wouldn’t hurt her cause…

Lord Thomas Hobbs, Duke of Huntley, thinks his best friend Delilah’s quest to become a duchess is ridiculous. He’s always said he’d rather give up all the brandy in London than commit to one person for life. Besides, he knows that Delilah’s love potion can’t possibly win over Branville…since she accidentally gave it to him instead. But perhaps this is the excuse he needs to show her he’s always loved her…

Delilah can’t believe she gave the potion to the wrong duke. Then again, Delilah could do a lot worse than win the hand of her handsome best friend. Could it be that the right duke has been before her eyes all along?

Sounds fun, right?

1. How is No Other Duke But You different than your previous novels?

No Other Duke But You is the final book in the Playful Brides series. It’s book #11, and while it can be read as a standalone, I know the long-time readers of the series have been waiting for this couple’s story. Delilah is my most asked about heroine.

2. Where did you get your inspiration from?

Most of the books in the Playful Brides series are inspired by famous plays. This one is inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is one of my favorites. I’ve had the plot in mind for a long time.

3. What makes Lady Delilah and Lord Thomas special?

A: Delilah is sassy, unconventional, and a bit of a mess compared to the other young ladies on the marriage mart. But she has a heart of gold and good intentions to be the best matchmaker in the land, until it’s time for her own match to be made, of course! Thomas is her best friend who has been madly (and secretly) in love with her for years. He appreciates her for who she is.

4. What was your favorite scene you wrote, and why?

I don’t want to give anything away. But there is a scene involving some magic perfume and sneaking around at a country house late at night and it was just pure fun to write the fall out after that.

5. This is the last novel in your wonderful Playful Brides series. How do you feel about the series coming to an end?

I’ve loved these characters for years and it’s bittersweet to see the series end, but I’m also looking forward to writing something new!

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Valerie Bowman grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her mini-schnauzers, Huckleberry and Violet. When she’s not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.