Released in 2015, Dukes Prefer Blondes is a standalone novel within the Dressmakers series (which includes Silk Is For Seduction, Scandal Wears Satin, and Vixen in Velvet). However, you do not need to read the previous books to enjoy this one.
The Plot: The story follows Lady Clara Fairfax, a beautiful, brainy, and decidedly pragmatic society lady. She is tired of vapid suitors and the oppressive weight of the ton (London’s high society). Enter Oliver Radford, a brilliant but gruff barrister (lawyer) who is everything a duke is not: unfashionable, scathingly logical, and utterly indifferent to Clara’s aristocratic charms. loretta chase dukes prefer blondes epub 12 new
When Clara finds herself in a spot of legal trouble involving a missing heir and a scandalous secret, she is forced to rely on Radford’s legal genius. What ensues is a battle of wits, a clash of classes, and a simmering attraction that defies reason. The title is a clever subversion of the typical "rakes prefer blondes" trope—because in this book, the heroine is the one in charge, and the hero must learn to appreciate a woman who is his intellectual equal. Released in 2015, Dukes Prefer Blondes is a
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A barrister who rises from humble origins, Oliver scoffs at dukes. His attraction to Clara baffles him because she represents everything he disdains—until he realizes she’s a fellow logician in disguise. She is tired of vapid suitors and the
Before diving into the book itself, let’s talk about the author. Loretta Chase isn’t just a name on a romance novel cover—she’s a RITA Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author who has been redefining the genre since the 1990s. Known for her razor-sharp dialogue, feminist undertones, and meticulously researched historical settings, Chase writes books that satisfy both the heart and the intellect.
Her Carsington Brothers series (including Lord Perfect and Miss Wonderful) and The Dressmakers series have cult followings. But Dukes Prefer Blondes (originally published in 2015) sits in a sweet spot: it’s the fourth book in her Dressmakers series but works perfectly as a standalone.