A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby

Praise for A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby: Riley gifts readers a sparkling love story with deep wells of faith and feeling ...It's refreshing to read historical romance that reflects the true diversity of the era. Patience struggles to stake her legitimacy in the aristocracy both because she is a woman and a woman of color. Riley honors that reality...At its heart, The Duke, The Lady, and A Baby is about overcoming trauma, a testament to love forged in adversity - a love that both leaves space for and hastens healing. Riley knows how to spin a yarn built on faith and trust, that lilts along with the gentility and reserve of her characters. -Entertainment Weekly Riley is at her best when she lets her Gothic impulses out to play... Readers on the lookout for Black or disabled characters in historical romance will not want to miss this. -The New York Times Riley loads her expertly crafted romance with intrigue, droll banter, and steadily building passion. Readers will be hard-pressed to find a flaw in this big-hearted Regency romance. -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Mystery and simmering passion unite to keep you turning pages until the duke, lady and baby find their happy ever after. -NPR Riley's well-researched depiction of 1814 England tells a broad story of life in wartime, the lack of women's rights, mental health, and suicide, while, with all the difficulties they face, Patience and Busick's love story feels genuine and deep. -Booklist Riley delivers a fine first outing in what looks to be a promising new series, welcoming a determined West Indian heroine to the Regency subgenre. -Library Journal Vanessa Riley has made a name for herself with her historical romances blooming with careful research that reflects a more accurate and diverse portrait of the Regency era. -Entertainment Weekly I love a historical, and Vanessa Riley writes them full of people of color living and loving in all their glory. -BookTrib Riley opens up the world of Regency romance by depicting a heroine whose society views her as the Other and pairing her with a powerful man whose war wounds now cause him to see himself differently. There's wordplay and swordplay in this not-to-be missed romance, plus subtle love scenes that prove Patience and Busick's mettle as helpmeets and lovers. -Bookpage With brilliant pacing, memorable characters, and witty dialogue, the premise elevated beyond our expectations. A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby portrays black people in a beautiful way that makes us relatable and takes us out of the stereotypical maid and slave roles. We definitely give this novel a strong five out of five stars. -AAMBC Bestselling author Vanessa Riley is known for her romantic Regency-era tales, and her latest is bursting with wit and charm. -Woman's World In addition to the deeply emotional story of the protagonists, gothic touches and a mystery keep the plot moving smartly through this book. A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby is a book to savor. -Frolic, Book of the Week The novel is unique for its multicultural perspective as Patience battles the constraints of British Regency society and longs for the freedom of her native shores, Demarara...Vanessa Riley schools readers through her page-turning narrative about a woman caught in a culture not of her birth, yet drawn to a kind and loving man with a title. -Historical Novel Society