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The Duke Who Didn't

by Courtney Milan

Wedgeford Trials

2020

Chloe Fong is busy launching her father's sauce recipe. Jeremy Wentworth, who has teased and adored her for years, comes back to their village for the festival hiding the fact that he is now a duke. Warm and funny.

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At a glance

Genre
Historical
Trope
Friends to Lovers
Heat
Hot
Published
2020

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The Duke Who Didn't

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • When a village festival brings a hidden duke back to his childhood home, he must navigate his secret identity while reconnecting with the woman he has adored for years.
  • Fans of historical romance
  • Readers who enjoy lighthearted and warm stories
  • Warm
  • Features Friends to Lovers
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

TeasingLong-term mutual attraction

Details

Type: Historical Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: unknown

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Moderate humor.

HumorStrong (50 out of 100)
Pacing: unknown
Tone:WarmFunny
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

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Explicitness: unknown
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Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of historical romanceReaders who enjoy lighthearted and warm stories

Reading mood

WarmCheerful

Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Chloe Fong is preoccupied with the professional launch of her father’s culinary creation. Meanwhile, Jeremy Wentworth, who has spent years teasing and harboring affection for Chloe, returns to their village for a festival. Jeremy is currently concealing his status as a duke, setting the stage for romantic complications.

Central Conflict

The tension between Jeremy's secret identity as a duke and his long-standing feelings for Chloe.

Setting

A village during a festival.

Strengths

  • Clear, engaging central premise
  • Balanced tropes
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Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

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How This Profile Was Created

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Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
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Moderate confidence
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About the Author

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Courtney Milan

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Publication Details

Publisher
Independently published
Published
2020
Language
English
ISBN-13
9798685689276

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