The Duke's Dilemma
"Rachel McNeely creates a tale of political and social intrigue as well as one that makes the heart sing as romance and love override the pettiness of family and society. The author disappears and leaves the reader right in the middle of the adventures, social events, and love scenes. The characters vibrate with emotions that touch all the reader’s senses. The dangers are spellbinding and the love scene breathtaking. The Duke's Dilemma has strong characters. Helena and Mary Ann function in a society where women have few rights but these young women are rarely deterred by the limitations. The antagonists, so entrenched in the Duke’s world, go to great lengths in an effort to reach their goals. They endanger Helena and Mary Ann in spite of all the Duke’s efforts to protect them. The adventures of these strong, independent young women that live life to the fullest make The Duke's Dilemma a Regency tale to keep. Of course, the Duke is one delectable hero to dream about. Ah!" -- Camellia, Long and Short Reviews
After losing her fiancé in the war, Helena Steeples vowed never to wed. But when her twin, Mary Ann, refuses Nicholas, the Duke’s proposal, Helena finds herself attracted to him.
Nicholas knows Helena, the shy twin, does not meet his initial criteria for a wife, but she fascinates him. With both families’ support, the duke pursues Helena and she signs a contractual agreement to marry him.
Two days before their wedding, her former fiancé, believed dead, returns postponing the nuptials. Helena notices changes in her former beau, while the duke suspects he’s the traitor they’ve long hunted.
Helena finds herself in the middle of attempted murder, treason, and with a former fiancé who wants to hold her to their earlier obligation. He knows Helena’s secret and can destroy her reputation and ruin her wedding plans to Nicholas.
Once the secrets are revealed, will Helena marry the Duke or her former fiancé?
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