title: The Duke's Desire
author: Ridley, Erica
description: A laugh-out-loud romp from a
  New York Times
   bestselling author:
  
  Meg Church adores two things: life in a village of perennial Yuletide, and the freedom of being a spinster with no reputation to protect. Oh, very well,
  three
   things: She’s harbored a secret
  tendre
   for Christmas curmudgeon Lucien le Duc since the moment she first glimpsed him. But the sexy blacksmith won’t give her the time of day, much less a night of torrid passion.
  Ever since Lucien le Duc was forced to flee his beloved France during the revolution, his all-consuming goal has been to recover not only his lost land and fortune, but also his rightful place among the French aristocracy. He would
  never
   be distracted by an English dairy maid’s sultry glances… or her soul-consuming kisses… or the temptation to turn one night into forever…
  The
  12 Dukes of Christmas
   is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious dukes!
  ~~~
  The Twelve Dukes of Christmas:
  Once Upon a Duke
  Kiss of a Duke
  Wish Upon a Duke
  Never Say Duke
  Dukes, Actually
  The Duke's Bride
  The Duke's Embrace
  The Duke's Desire
  Dawn with a Duke
  One Night with a Duke
  Ten Days with a Duke
  Forever Your Duke