So pleased that Frolic has shared my essay on how I came to write The Worst Duke in the World just as COVID hit: “In an incredibly stressful time, what’s cozier and more nourishing than a good comfort read?”
Would you like to read the essay? Click here.
And to learn more about The Worst Duke in the World, which Entertainment Weekly praised as “Enchanting . . . Champagne
in book form — bubbly, fun, and intoxicating,” click here.
I’ve got a newsletter going out on Tuesday, and it’s an especially juicy one!
If you aren’t already subscribed, would you like to be? There’s an easy-peasy, spam-free signup form on my site and also on my Facebook page.
Absolutely delighted to share these fun new tidbits with you!
♦ From Roses Are Blue:
I loved reading this book so much! . . . The Worst Duke in the World is mostly lighthearted and entertaining, with the sad part
thankfully brief. I totally enjoyed the read, the romance, the smiles, and the wonderful happy ever after.
Click here to read the full review.
♦ From Unabridged Chick:
Adorable. . . . Berne’s writing style had me laughing out loud more than once. . . . Honestly, it was kind of what I needed right now.
Click here to read the review in full.
♦ Popsugar has included The Worst Duke in the World again and says it “will sweep you off your feet,” including it in a post saying:
If you consider yourself a Bridgerton fan, this list of historical romance books is sure to ruffle your petticoats in the best way . . . [They will] bring you the same Bridgerton feels that you fell in love with the first time around.
Click here to go to the full post!
♦ Finally, a big shout-out to the Naughty Librarian on YouTube, who unboxed The Worst Duke in the World with some very lovely things to say about it! Click here to go to the video; her comments begin around 4:30.
For more about The Worst Duke in the World — including all of Chapter 1 for your reading pleasure, order info, and a peek at the other nice things people are saying about it, click here. And if you’d like to listen to an audio sample (the narrator is amaaaaaaaazing!), click here.
As a total JQ fangirl (and gaga for Bridgerton!), this is SUCH an epic compliment. ♥
Want to learn more about The Worst Duke in the World, read Chapter 1, check out some of the other nice things people are saying about it, and see all your ordering options? Click here!
Wow, what a super-fun “Whole Lotta Love” giveaway, and how lovely that my own Engaged to the Earl is included! 
Win 11 new romances and build your own library of love . . . BookTrib is celebrating Valentine’s Day in a BIG way — with a stack of our favorite romance titles! From sweet to steamy, from historical to modern, there’s something here for everyone.
Here’s the rundown of what one lucky winner will receive:
Click here for your chance to win. But hurry . . . the giveaway closes in two days. Good luck! ♥
Oh my goodness, The Worst Duke in the World has received a glowing review in Entertainment Weekly!
There’s no other way to describe this fizzy historical romance than enchanting. The wry humor and witty banter explode off the page
from the start. . . . It’s champagne in book form — bubbly, fun, and intoxicating far more quickly than one might anticipate. One gets the sense that Berne likes to have fun and isn’t afraid to let her readers in on the gag. But even with the robust humor, the book is still heartfelt. . . . The Worst Duke in the World is a breezy, fizzy read that will cut through even the darkest winter doldrums.
Click here to read the full review.
Want to learn more about The Worst Duke in the World, order a copy, read Chapter 1? Click here.
Delighted to be guest-hosting the Romance of Reading page on Facebook tomorrow, helping to kick off its February celebration, “A Month of (Book) Love.” I’ll be chatting about my books, other people’s books, Jane Austen (and wondering about Hugh Grant in Sense and Sensibility), Shakespearean insults, comfort reads, and other such fun topics . . . along with sharing some special giveaways.
Join us if you can! Would love to see you there. :)
So honored by Seduced By A Book’s lovely review for The Worst Duke in the World!
This was a sweet and lovely romance which slowly builds from a budding friendship to something much more. . . . I loved that while
Jane was out of her element, she managed to hold her own with the ton, and knew her self-worth. I liked how she made Anthony a better version of himself, and I adored the scenes which included Wakefield, the duke’s son. There was a ton of humor as well as a nod or two to other books. See if you can find the Charlotte’s Web reference. With all the craziness and madness going on in the world, this was just the book I needed. The romance in it simmered for a while before coming to a slow boil. On the Lisarenee Romance Rating Scale, this one earned a FAN rating–the temperature in the room seems to have suddenly gone up a couple of degrees and a fan would be nice. This one left me with a grin on my face and a smile in my heart.
Want to read the full review? Click here.
To learn more about The Worst Duke in the World, order, check out the other nice things people are saying about it, or read Chapter 1, click here.
So very pleased and thankful for the nice things people are saying about The Worst Duke in the World! Here are some of them.
“Sparkling . . . Series fans will be thrilled.”
—Publishers Weekly
“There are pigs, pumpkins, and pamphlets, oh my! And a charming, fairy tale-like sensibility powering the latest blissfully romantic addition to Berne’s Penhallow series. . . . Filled with endearingly quirky characters, plenty of droll wit, and a number of clever literary grace notes, including a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it homage to the most perfect porcine-inspired piece of children’s literature ever written, this is a transporting, transcendent triumph.”
—Booklist, starred review
“Attention, Bridgerton fans: if you’re ready to delve deeper into the world of historical romance, The Worst Duke in the World is a fun place to start.”
—Popsugar
“As light as a meringue and as sweet as honey, this romance is deliciously satisfying down to the last drop.”
—BookPage
“Deftly funny . . . A nice portrait of what courtship is like for a dedicated single parent.”
—Kirkus
“A light-hearted, humorous escapade [and] a delightfully fun read. . . . The writing is brilliant, and readers will thoroughly enjoy The Worst Duke in the World.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Lovely. . . . The romance is thrilling. . . . Cuddle in for an excellent read!”
—The Reading Cafe
“Unique. It isn’t like any other historical romance novel you may have read. This book features a Duke completely different than any other Duke one has ever met. . . . A bright, hilarious, yet romantic tale.”
—Urban Book Reviews
“I enjoyed every minute of this book. It was simply delightful from start to finish. . . . I found myself smiling throughout.”
—Handsfull Mama
Want to learn more about The Worst Duke in the World, order, read Chapter 1? Click here.
Three copies of my just-released The Worst Duke in the World are up for grabs on my Facebook page! Open internationally, of course. Head on over for a chance to win!
“Attention, Bridgerton fans: if you’re ready to delve deeper into the world of historical romance, The Worst Duke in the World is a fun place to start.”
—Popsugar
“As light as a meringue and as sweet as honey, this romance is deliciously satisfying down to the last drop.”
—BookPage
“There are pigs, pumpkins, and pamphlets, oh my! And a charming, fairy tale-like sensibility powering the latest blissfully romantic addition to Berne’s Penhallow series. . . . Filled with endearingly quirky characters, plenty of droll wit, and a number of clever literary grace notes, including a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it homage to the most perfect porcine-inspired piece of children’s literature ever written, this is a transporting, transcendent triumph.”
—Booklist, starred review
“Deftly funny . . . A nice portrait of what courtship is like for a dedicated single parent.”
—Kirkus
“A light-hearted, humorous escapade [and] a delightfully fun read. . . . The writing is brilliant, and readers will thoroughly enjoy The Worst Duke in the World.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Sparkling . . . Series fans will be thrilled.”
—Publishers Weekly
