This was my first book by Suzanne Enoch. I loved listening to this book. If you love historical romance with characters that have a lot of spirit. Then you enjoy this book.
This story follows Lady Meg Pinwell, 18, and her spinster aunt, Clara Bosley, 26. The two women grew up together and are close as can be.
Meg is engaged to a man she has never met James Clay, son of the Duke of Earnhurst.
Meg pretends to be someone else to learn more about her betrothed but hi jinx tends to follow her.
I enjoyed this story and want to read more from this author.

A Duke Never Tells is a fun, whimsical and sometimes silly regency romance, perfect for fans of Bridgerton.

I loved the premise of a woman in an arranged marriage going on a reconnaissance mission with her aunt. The focus on two couples rather than one created a heightened sense of energy and interest in the story.

Compared with the steam of Bridgerton, this is slow burn and closed door. However it carries a similar witty dynamic and regency setting. A certain suspension of disbelief is required for the many layers of deception around the identity of both couples. Overall though it made for some amusing scenarios, and had a similar comedic feel to stories like Much Ado About Nothing.

The narration was charming and engaging, the narrators did a wonderful job of capturing the cast of characters. It made for an easy and captivating listen, and was a great way to enjoy this story.

Thank you Dreamscape Media for an advance copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.

I adore a great historical romance, especially with lots of comedy, and this one fit the bill perfectly. There is a fun twist on the hidden identity trope with both main and secondary character pairs playing each other. The duke has an infamous reputation and through this trope Meg can truly get to know him with no preconceived notions.

The relationship between Meg’s aunt Clara and the duke’s butler was icing on the cake of this story. They had such an emotional connection and I would have read their story as a stand-alone alone as it was so well-developed. This was my first book by this author but will not be my last!

🎧 Narrators: Kimberly M. Wetherell & Jay Meyers
🎧 Length: 12h 48m

The narrators were absolutely AMAZING! They did such a great job of bringing the humor off the page, and their accents made me feel immersed in the regency era.

Thank you to Bramble and Dreamscape Media for providing me with copies of this book. This review is voluntary, and all opinions expressed are my own.

I absolutely love a good historical romance, romcom, but they are hard to find! And if you’re like me, and you’re looking for HR with a good laugh, Suzanne Enoch, has you covered with her latest release, A Duke Never Tells!

Miscommunication, mistaken identity, and sometimes drive me a little crazy, but this one was so much fun! Featuring not one but two sets of characters and have swapped their identities and both sets end up, pairing up and falling in love- while not knowing the actual true identity of the other!

Lady Meg has been promised by her father to marry the new Duke of Earnhurst, but she is not interested in a stuffy old Duke, she wants her season and she wants to have fun and fall in love on her own. With that in mind, she decides to scope out her perspective Duke and learn a little bit more about him with her trusty sidekick and BFF, her Aunt Clara. Together, they travel to the Duke’s estate under false identities, casting Lady Meg as the ladies maid to lady Sophronia- a.k.a. aunt Clara in disguise. Expecting him not to be in residence, while there they are surprised to encounter the stuffy rakish Duke and his young and inexperienced Butler. Unbeknownst to them the Duke and his man of business has swapped places, and are also operating under different identities.

When an accident occurs and Meg and Clara can’t leave after a quick visit, this Mötley foursome ends up, spending a lot more time together and some interesting pairings occur!

I had so much fun reading this book and getting all four perspectives from the characters. The story moves at a good pace and I loved the ending and how they manage to work things out and reveal the identities/love interests!

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Kimberly M. Wetherell and Jay Myers, I found myself not wanting to pause the story since I was so engrossed in it! Both narrators did an excellent job narrating their two main character voices i.e. the two MMC’s and MFC’s, along with the rest of the cast of characters. I enjoyed both narrators and found that they did an excellent job, bringing the book to life and really highlighting the comedic elements in the story.

Great narration for this regency romance. I gave this a go while waiting for the Bridgerton series to become available on my library app. Unlike Bridgerton this takes place largely in one setting and is much more tame regarding sexual content. The identity confusion and aliases reminded me of a midsummer nights dream or twelfth night, highly enjoyable levels of messing around. It did become rather repetitive at one point and I feel it could have done with a bit of editing. The cover was also not very appealing to me but the description and contents outshined this. I could easily recommend this but probably wouldn’t reread it. 4 stars.

This was good enough. It didn’t light the world on fire but still enjoyable. I liked the twist at the end.

This was delightful, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was very silly, and the timeline seemed wildly off, but maybe they were theoretically more efficient back then? The narrators were fantastic (even when listened to sped up). We'll be purchasing this title for our library!

This was an entertaining and enjoyable historical romp - and I loved that it never went any further than kissing - but it was incredibly slow. Now, I enjoy a good slow-burn, and I enjoyed this one. However, I did several times feel like it really needed to get on with the story. There are also several POV characters - the four main characters, and then three minor characters. There really didn't need to be that many POV characters and the minor characters didn't add anything that couldn't have been reworked into the main four. The mistaken identity plot was hilarious and often pushed the boundaries of credulity. Meg and James were both a little silly and Meg was so set on hating the Duke that she was blinded to a lot of things about both him and his man of business.

The audiobook narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life and highlighting the absurdity of the situations they found themselves in. I would recommend listening to it.

*Thanks to Bramble and Dreamscape Media for providing an early copy for review.

Thank you @NetGalley and @ Dreamscapemedia for the ARC. A slow burn romance with a Bridgerton style. I enjoyed this audio very much, the narrators were exceptional.

3.5/5

The idea of this book was so good! The narrators were fantastic, I will always love dual narration audiobooks.

The execution of it left a little to be desired, especially towards the end. I think the story would have benefitted from giving the characters more time dealing with the fallout of their ruse.

Suzanne Enoch's *A Duke Never Tells* is a delightful Regency rom-com that thrives on a series of mistaken identities and comedic situations. The story follows Lady Meg Pinwell, who, before committing to an arranged marriage with the reputed rake James Clay, Duke of Earnhurst, decides to investigate his true character. Disguising herself as her aunt's companion, Meg visits the duke's estate, only to find that James has also assumed a false identity as the butler to avoid guests. This leads to a whirlwind of humorous misunderstandings and unexpected romantic entanglements.

The audiobook is brought to life by narrators Kimberly M. Wetherell and Jay Myers, whose performances add depth and charm to the characters. Their expressive narration enhances the comedic timing and the overall listening experience.

While the novel offers a lighthearted and entertaining plot, some readers might find the multiple layers of deception a bit convoluted. Nonetheless, the engaging characters and witty dialogue make it an enjoyable listen for fans of historical romance.

I thought this was such a cute story. I loved how the main characters were mirroring each others actions. I loved that the FMC were strong independent women. They were not going to let anyone run over them. I was pleasantly surprised with the MMC turnout end to be a good guy. I enjoyed the writing so much.

“A Duke Never Tells” by Suzanne Enoch is Regency rom-com chaos at its finest—full of fake identities, nosy relatives, and romantic mishaps. Lady Meg isn’t about to be married off to some scandal-ridden duke she’s never met, so she does what any independent, clever heroine would do: goes undercover. With the help of her eccentric Aunt Clara, Meg poses as a companion to get the inside scoop on her future husband. The plan? Stay low, observe quietly, don’t fall in love.

Naturally, it all falls apart immediately. Turns out the Duke of Earnhurst has his own plan—he’s pretending to be the butler to avoid the very matchmaking Meg is there to investigate. One sprained ankle later, Meg is stuck at the estate, and the fake maid and fake butler are suddenly spending a lot of time together.

The result is a full-blown mess in the most entertaining way. Everyone’s falling for the wrong person, the secrets keep piling up, and it’s only a matter of time before everything unravels. The multiple POVs add fun layers, and the side characters (especially Aunt Clara) steal the show. It’s closed-door and light on angst but big on laughs, charm, and that slow shift from suspicion to something much more. A quick, clever read that doesn’t take itself too seriously—just the right mix of heart and havoc.

🎧The audiobook for “A Duke Never Tells” is sharp, lively, and a seriously good time. Kimberly M. Wetherell and Jay Myers bring just the right mix of charm and wit to the narration, with accents that hit and comedic timing that keeps the energy up throughout. They add a layer of playfulness that makes the story even more fun to experience. I hadn’t listened to either narrator before, but I’m officially a fan. If you want the full Earnhurst experience, audio is the move.

Thank you @suzanneenochwriter and @dreamscape_media for the gifted audiobook. All opinions are my own.

Narrated by Kimberly M. Wetherell and Jay Myers. James Clay and Lady Meg couldn’t be more different on paper. However, with the help of Meg’s aunt she soon learns more about the Duke’s country estate. While there everyone is falling in love with the wrong person but yet the right one. I love Aunt Clara and Riniken and their boldness!

FABULOUS FARCE ILOVED IT!
I hadn't read Suzanne Enock's books before and was glad to find many more audiobooks available after listening to this one. It would make a very funny play or movie. The narraters were perfect! I felt like I had just seen the movie because they did such a good job. The little cosy mystery woven in added just the right spice to the mix. Great pacing! I highly recommend this audio and thank the publishers for this ARC.


Barns and Noble reviewing as Dot Calm
all others as Chris B.

If you love screwball comedies, this book is for you! Meg and James have been engaged for over a year but never met. She's not looking forward to marrying the rake. He's back at his crumbling family home after avoiding dealing with anything to do with his father. He's there with his father's man of business and when Meg and her Aunt come to visit the home, mistaken identities start up. James pretends to the butler while the man of business pretends to be the Duke. Meg pretends to be her Aunt's companion and love start blooming with all the characters. A cute listen and I loved watching James grow into the Duke.

Note: I listened to the audiobook while it was narrated well, I think eye reading it would be easier due to the multiple POVs. I took me a good third of the book to easily identify the voice differences.

A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch was such a charming listen! The duet narration—with both male and female voice actors—added a fun dynamic, and both narrators did a great job subtly shifting their voices to match each of the main characters (four in total, plus a side character).

The plot was delightfully silly in the best way: mistaken identities, secret visits, and two smart, capable women getting into romantic shenanigans. I loved that it focused on the aunt and niece duo—both interesting, intelligent characters—and managed to keep the story grounded even though it all happens over about eight days.

It’s light, sweet, and closed-door, with just enough drama to keep things moving but nothing too heavy. If you're looking for a feel-good historical romance with a unique twist and endearing characters, this one’s worth a listen.

This was just plain out delightful, delicious fun. The characters are all slight caricatures, but not overly so. Do I reallllly believe that Meg and James were engaged for over a year and never met once? Not really. Could any of this happen over 8 days in reality? Not a chance. But WHO CARES. The dual love stories are sweet and silly and the whole hidden/mistaken identity for everyone was just a blast. I will admit that I did get sort of confused at first, but eventually figured out who was playing who and who they liked and didn’t like.

Narration was top notch: Jay Myers is quickly rising to the top of my favorites list!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy for an honest review.

Suzanne Enoch delivers a classic comedy of errors in *A Duke Never Tells*, leaning heavily into mistaken identities and frothy antics that are undeniably entertaining. The audiobook, narrated by Kimberly M. Wetherell and Jay Myers, enhances the experience with expressive performances that bring the humor and chaos to life.

This story is quintessential Enoch—lighthearted, silly, and full of absurd situations. While I enjoy keeping things breezy, I’ve come to realize that her novels often lean into the frothiness a bit too much for my taste. That said, the dual romance aspect was refreshing and added some variety to the tangled web of relationships.

From the start, I couldn’t help but sympathize with Rinniken, the man of business, as he struggled to get James Clay, the current Duke of Earnhurst, to honor his late father’s wishes and take responsibility for the estate. Rinniken’s dynamic with Clara was far more compelling than the romance between James and Meg. While Meg is no simpering miss—she’s bold and determined—she still came across as shallow at times, likely due to her youth. In contrast, Rinniken and Clara’s connection felt deeper and more genuine.

James and Meg’s relationship was harder to pin down. Their attraction seemed rooted in surface-level qualities—her looks and his physical strength (he carries her quite a bit)—rather than meaningful compatibility. However, their banter provided some enjoyable moments. The relationship between James and Rinniken stood out as the most developed in the story, offering glimpses of emotional depth amid the chaos.

The audiobook’s multiple POVs were a definite highlight. Wetherell and Myers brought distinct voices to each character, making it easier to follow the shifting perspectives. Their comedic timing was impeccable, which is crucial for a story so reliant on humor.

Ultimately, this was an entertaining romp with Shakespearean vibes—a tangled mess of mistaken identities that resolves neatly in the end. While it may not be particularly profound or emotionally resonant, it’s a fun listen for fans of light Regency romances.

Steam: 0.5🔥
Heart flutters: 💖

A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch
Historical romance, romantic comedy.
Lady Meg Pinwell has been promised to the next Duke of Earnhurst in a contract by her parents. With a surprising twist of fate, the prior Duke dies, and now Meg must be in proper mourning for a year before the marriage to the new Duke, James Clay. Timing means she misses her first season. A year later, James has a reputation as a Rake and he hasn’t reached out to Meg at all. Nor has he been back to the estate making his Man of Business quite disgusted and the estate falling apart. Meg and her Aunt Clara come up a scheme to visit the estate and find a legitimate reason for Meg to get out of her marriage promise. In the meantime, the Duke has returned to the estate and he would rather remain drunk but visitors and a broken stair railing cause all kinds of unexpected changes.

🎧 I listened to this via audiobook narrated by Kimberly M Wetherell and Jay Myers. Both did a wonderful job with accents and emotions such as happiness, humor, confusion or a bit on the drunk side. The dual POV’s are amusing, especially when they get things wrong or when everyone is trying to keep the titles correct. The audiobook gives a voice to the humor and playfulness that a reader may not get from a print copy.
I listened to the recording at slightly higher than 1.5 to match reading and conversation speed.

Charming and entertaining.

I was gifted a copy of this by NetGalley and publisher Dreamscape Media.