Blurb:
'Smart, sexy and oh-so romantic' Mary Balogh

A desperate plea leads to a fake engagement in this delightful Regency romance . . .

Miss Abigail Abbott desperately needs to disappear — permanently — and the only person she trusts to help her do that is Lord Stephen Wentworth, heir to the Duke of Walden. Stephen is brilliant, charming and —when he needs to be — absolutely ruthless. So ruthless that he proposes marriage instead of 'murder' to keep Abigail safe.

Stephen was smitten the instant his sister introduced him to Abigail, a woman with the dignity and determination of a duchess and the courage of a lioness. When she accepts his courtship of convenience, he also discovers she kisses like his most intimate wish come true. For Abigail, their arrangement is a sham to escape her dangerous enemies. For Stephen, it's his one chance to share a lifetime with the lady of his dreams — if only he can convince her his love is real.

HOW TO CATCH A DUKE by GRACE BURROWS (2021) | ISBN: 034942960X / 97803494296010 | Publisher: Piatkus

How satisfying, another of Balogh's treats. Indeed, Balogh remains a cut above many other Regency authors as her characters experience, overcome and develop though various life traumas, that could easily have relevance for today's readers. Trauma's that are universal in essence so though the resolutions maybe specific to the plots the topics are not uncommon even now. Insightful and compassionate Balogh's writing offers some thought provoking points beyond what's seen on the surface. Always a joy to read.

2nd copy of this on my BC bookshelf and the first registered by me — I'd bought this copy myself before being passed a copy, registered with BookCrossing by Poodlesister, another BookCrosser.

Hi Laundrette user, enjoy this travelling book, happy reading, and of course happy laundering too.

[UPDATE EDIT — Fri 27 Jan 2023]
Book still here on the newspaper, magazine and leaflet table at the entrance. Staff say, "Yes, people do pick this up to read. Some might even be continuing to read it, on successive visits!"

Nice thought, happy to provide reading matter and help people be entertained by books. So I decided to leave this book here longer.
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● RELEASE NOTES:
DEAR FINDER:
I'm a special book. I'm not forgotten, lost or disgarded. I was left here on purpose to find new readers. On www.bookcrossing.com. you can follow my journey.

Take me with you, read me, and please leave a note about my whereabouts on the website - anonymously, if you prefer.

Then, please release me again so I can travel on, cheers rainbow3.