The Duke's Perfect Wife
Mackenzies & McBrides
Hart Mackenzie, the powerful Duke of Kilmorgan, once lost Lady Eleanor Ramsay when she broke their engagement. Now she has returned with a scandalous reason to see him, and the old feelings flare again. A second-chance Victorian romance.
About This Book
The Duke's Perfect Wife is a historical romance novel by Jennifer Ashley, first published in 2012 by Berkley. It is part of the Mackenzies & McBrides series. Readers can expect second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Published
- 2012
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A powerful Duke and the woman who once broke his engagement are forced together by a new, scandalous secret.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy reunions and rekindled romance
- Reflective
- Features Second Chance
This may not be ideal if…
- Minimal plot detail provided beyond the premise
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Uneven due to the Duke's status
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Hart Mackenzie, the formidable Duke of Kilmorgan, has not seen Lady Eleanor Ramsay since she unexpectedly broke off their engagement. Their paths cross again when Eleanor arrives with a scandalous purpose that forces them to interact. As they navigate this new complication, the long-buried feelings between them resurface, challenging the barriers they built after their previous separation.
Central Conflict
The tension between the Duke's professional and social standing and the unresolved emotional history and new scandal surrounding his former fiancée.
Setting
Victorian Era
Strengths
- Classic Victorian setting
- Strong established history between leads
Consider before reading
- Minimal plot detail provided beyond the premise
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Jennifer Ashley
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780425247105
The Duke's Perfect Wife: quick answers
- Who wrote The Duke's Perfect Wife?
- The Duke's Perfect Wife was written by Jennifer Ashley.
- When was The Duke's Perfect Wife published?
- The Duke's Perfect Wife was first published in 2012 by Berkley.
- What genre is The Duke's Perfect Wife?
- The Duke's Perfect Wife is a historical romance novel, with second chance.
- Is The Duke's Perfect Wife part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Mackenzies & McBrides series.
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