His Grace, the Duke (Second Sons; Bk. 2)

His Grace, the Duke (Second Sons; Bk. 2)

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Overview

From New York Times bestselling author Emily Rath comes the next wickedly smart and irresistibly spicy installment in her "Why Choose" Regency Romance series — and this time, one woman has three very determined gentlemen competing for her heart.

Rosalie Harrow never intended to attend a high-society house party full of eligible ladies vying for a duke's hand. She certainly never intended to catch anyone's eye. Near destitute and fiercely independent, the last thing Rosalie wants is to be caged by marriage.

Yet by the end of one unforgettable evening, she has captivated not one, not two, but three very different gentlemen.

James Corbin, Viscount Finchley, arrives at the house party with a tightly focused agenda. He needs his roguish brother George — the Duke of Norland — to follow through with his impending wedding. He also needs to rescue his best friend Burke from an impending disaster of his own: an engagement to the formidable Lady Olivia Rutledge.

Burke is very much on board with being rescued. Together with their friend, Lieutenant Renley, the three men devise an elaborate scheme to free Burke from the altar before it's too late. But as the Duke's wedding day draws closer, secrets buried in the past begin to surface — and each man finds his future suddenly, dangerously uncertain.

Rosalie, it turns out, has her own plans. She sees exactly what each of these men needs, and she isn't afraid to act on it. As for the gentlemen, they quickly discover they'll try anything, risk anything, and be anything she requires.

And Rosalie? She finds herself asking one very reasonable question: why choose?

Series Information

Series Name: Second Sons Regency Romance Series

Series Reading Order

The Second Sons series consists of 'Rosalie's Duet' (Beautiful Things and His Grace, the Duke) which should be read in order, followed by 'Alcott Hall', a standalone spin-off for Lady Madeline. The series is complete.

Book 1, Rosalie's Duet - Beautiful Things

Book 2, Rosalie's Duet - His Grace, the Duke

Book 3, Lady Madeline Standalone - Alcott Hall

Topics and Key Themes

Narrative Tropes

Forced Proximity

Opposites Attract

He Falls First

Why Choose / Reverse Harem

Scheming to Save Her

Key Themes

Independence vs. the marriage market — a near-destitute woman refuses to be owned by the institution hunting her.

One woman, three devoted men — Rosalie rewrites the rules when none of them will let her go.

Buried secrets threatening fresh futures — past entanglements surface just as each man risks everything.

A scheme that backfires beautifully — three friends' rescue plot unravels into unexpected emotional surrender.

Freedom as the ultimate prize — Rosalie's question isn't who to choose, but whether she must choose at all.

Who is this book for?

Primary Genre: Regency Romance (Why Choose / Reverse Harem)

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5: Very Spicy

Turning up the heat! Multiple steamy scenes with clear, descriptive detail and strong chemistry. Romance and spice share the spotlight here.

Fans of Scarlett Peckham and witty Regency romance will enjoy the clever banter, unapologetic heroine, and steamy why-choose dynamics set against a delightfully scheming house-party backdrop.

About the Author

EMILY RATH is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author whose chart-topping, sex-positive, queer-inclusive novels include the Second Sons Regency romances, the Tuonela Duet fantasy novels, and the Why Choose Tiktok sensation, the Jacksonville Rays Hockey Romances. A former university professor, she holds PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies. Emily was born in Florida, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, son, and cats. She can be found online at EmilyRathBooks.com, on Instagram @emilyrathauthor and on Tiktok @emilyrathbooks. Author Residence: Near Seattle, WA

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Reader FAQs

The book carries a high spice level — rated 4 out of 5. It includes explicit romantic and sexual content between the heroine and multiple love interests, consistent with the why-choose subgenre. Readers sensitive to that content should be aware before purchasing.

Both feature witty heroines, explicit content, and Regency settings with unconventional relationship dynamics. His Grace, the Duke leans more into ensemble scheming and a why-choose structure, whereas Peckham tends toward more singular, politically charged romances.

The pacing moves briskly. Rosalie captures the attention of all three men within a single evening, and the house-party setting compresses the timeline. The emotional development unfolds across the ensemble rather than through one slow-building central relationship.

The book is written for adult readers. With a spice level of 4 out of 5 and explicit sexual content involving multiple partners, it is not suitable for readers under 18.

The tone is primarily witty and playful, built around house-party scheming and sharp banter. Buried secrets introduce genuine emotional weight for each of the three men, but the overall register stays closer to clever and spirited than brooding or dark.

Info

ISBN: 9781496756138

Published Date: October 28, 2025

Publisher: Kensington Publishing

Language: English

Page Count: 565

Size: 8.25" l x 5.50" w x 1.46" h

Category

Fiction