What a cute book. Four characters, all pretending to be someone they’re not, find love in the English countryside. This is the first time I’ve read Suzanne Enoch, but it won’t be the last. The narrators did a lovely job with the dialogue, keeping everything lighthearted and amusing.

A hilarious historical romp around mistaken identities.

Overall: 4.5
Spice: 1.5 (only kissing on the page, but references wishing for other activities)
Narration: 4

Lady Meg has been betrothed for a year to a Duke she has never met. When he sets a date for their wedding, she enlists her friend and aunt Clara to help her visit the Duke's estate in disguise to learn more about him while he is still in London. Meg doesn't realize that the Duke of Earnhurst has recently finally returned to his estate, but is still trying to avoid all Duke-ish duties much to the chagrin of his Man of Business, Riniken. When the ladies stop by unannounced, the Duke points to Riniken as the Duke and himself the butler. This is no problem for a tour of the property the ladies are requesting, but when Meg is injured and their stay is extended, can everyone keep up the act?

I had been in a reading slump the last few days and didn't want to read any of the things I had cued up, but then I remembered to check my NetGalley list and had this historical romcom available. I always enjoy this genre and this one exceeded my expectations. I was giggling as the ruse was set-up and then anxiously awaiting the crux of the story that Enoch had perfectly teased. All four main characters are delightful with good character arcs and progressive points of view. The narrators voices worked together seamlessly which contributed to the enjoyment of the story. Highly recommend to any historical romance fans.

Side note - the cover design had me checking the publishing date and my daughter looked at it and said he looks like a mash-up of Anthony & Benedict Bridgerton and now that's all I see.

4.5 stars
This is such a fun, lighthearted read. I enjoyed James and Meg’s romance and the path it took to get to their HEA. Their time together is sweet, romantic and has their funny moments. The growth of the characters is fitting for the story and romance. It’s one of the aspects of this book that I really enjoyed. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. The story is easy to read and get into.

I enjoyed the audio version of this book and the narrators.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

It’s a funny and adorable book. Pure fluff, no spice. However, there’s a redundant and boring subplot that should have been cut the parents arrive minutes later and would have easily resolved the mistaken identity no need for the gun attack, the horse poop bag, or not calling the authorities plots. There are four main characters and two romances, with well-handled POV changes. I liked every character except the Duke.

The Duke’s redemption arc didn’t work for me. There’s a lot of I can fix him energy and not like other girls/guys tropes. He’s an alcoholic and a gambler who never directly apologizes to the butler or the rest of the staff for how he treated them. Instead, toward the end, he gives a speech calling the butler a friend and "saves" him, but it feels unearned. Clara bursts in with a gun, and the butler takes the gunman's firearm away. All the duke did was make the gunman laugh. He's lucky the man didn't shoot them. He’s still a manchild who treats the servants as if they’re unreasonable, throws money at his problems, and refuses to take responsibility for the issues he’s caused.

I feel bad for Meg. She didn’t get to debut, had no say in her marriage, and had to mourn a man she never knew. When she finally takes control of her situation, she gets injured and ends up stuck in a nightmare. Her aunt is easily the best character, followed by the butler. She’s witty, a feminist, and gives off strong Lady Whistledown vibes. I wish there was a subplot about writing a pamphlet or going to a rally. That said, she’s not untouchable. Her family rightly calls out her privilege. The butler, exhausted by the Duke’s nonsense, remains committed to fulfilling the late Duke’s last wish. While the other staff flee, he stays, concerned about the harm the Duke is causing and determined to make things right.

I received the audio book version, actually both versions I requested. I loved this book. It was so cute, and a really easy listen. The narrators did a really good job! I found myself chuckling at some points! I also enjoyed the different point of views. I will be getting my hands on the actual book once it comes out. It is something I will re-read, just because how easy and cute it was. I would love to see this as a movie!

4.5⭐️

This was such a charming and delightful book. It's not over the top but I really had lot of fun with this book.

An arranged marriage that neither party wants. I girl getting ready to debut and a rake of duke. It's not what either expected. This was a really easy read and I really liked all four main characters. I really also appreciated that we got the four separate POVs. Each character were unique and I appreciated that each had their own growth and character arc by the end of the book.

The pacing was also well done. There was times in the middle it may have drag some in the middle but overall it went along at a decent pace,

I thought the story was pretty cute with the switched identities of both the main FMCs and MMCs. Although it was a cheesy at times. Not a perfect read but really enjoyable.

The narration of this book was really well done. Choosing for this to have dual narrators was a great choice. They both did a great job bringing the c characters to life. I really loved the male narrator's voice.

Thank you NetGalley and Tor Publishing for this advanced reader copy. My review is voluntarily my own.

This book was absolutely hilarious! The dedication compares it to The Importance of Being Earnest and it definitely lives up to the hijinks in that story. The mistaken identity plot led to an absolute romp of a plot. The story rotates between the perspectives of the four main characters and I found myself coming to care about all of them and rooting for them to untangle the hilarious mess they were in. Among all the humor and the mishaps the author also wove a good amount of heart into this story. The chemistry was palpable between the characters and because the book's tone leaned towards screwball comedy I didn't miss having open door scenes. Real life can be so stressful so this hilarious escape came at the perfect time. I recommend this book to anyone who needs a good laugh.

The narrators did a fantastic job bringing out the situational humor in the story as well as all the quips of the main characters. I laughed so hard listening to this book and I definitely want to hear more from these narrators.

I really enjoyed this book! It had "The Importance of Being Earnest" vibes and was thoroughly entertaining. At first I was nervous about it being closed-door, but that actually fit the book very well. Open-door would have been out of place. Anyway, the characters were likeable, compelling, and the story came together well. The relationship that the real-Duke had with his servants was really funny and I enjoyed seeing how he came into his own as the new duke. I loved the relationship development between the man-of-business and Clara, as they seem perfect for each other. This is a really fun book, so I definitely recommend it.
In terms of the audio narration, it was done really well and they chose the correct voice actors. There was nothing cringey to note.

This is a review of the audiobook.
The narrators did a great job! I really enjoyed that the men were (mostly) spoken by a man and the women (mostly) by a woman. That makes the listening experience much more enjoyable and very suitable to the different POVs from which the story was told.
The four stars are thus for the story. Although the plot is based on popular classics, I couldn't really start caring about the both heroines. They as well as the male characters were a bit too forced in their descriptions. Forced-bluestocking-ish, forced-rakish, forced-independent, etc. But that is probably just me.
A light and fun listening experience thanks to the two great narrators.

Thanks to netgally for the alc. This is my independent review.

ALC Review: A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch
Pub Date: April 1, 2025
Narrator: Kimberly M. Wetherell & Jay Myers

For the last year, Meg Pinwell has been betrothed to a man she hasn't met. Before their marriage, she and her beloved aunt Clara don disguises and go to his ducal home to find out what kind of duke this James Clay is. They don't expect to find the duke at home, and the duke doesn't really want to entertain a fine lady and her companion so pretends he is the butler and his man of business is the duke. What transpires from there is 4 cases of mistaken identity and everyone falling in love with the wrong person!

I love a silly book that doesn't take itself seriously! This one is truly a romp and never feels like high stakes because both parties are lying about who they are so the central conflict isn't really a conflict at all once the truth comes out. I thought both relationships were very cute and loved seeing how they progressed. I laughed out loud a few times and just overall had a great time and didn't want to stop listening - like came up with more housework to do so I could keep listening!

The audio was fabulously done by Kimberly M Wetherell and Jay Myers. I don't believe I've listened to either of them before but their performances really added to my enjoyment and the overall fun tone of the book.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media for the ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Fun, silly and farcical, this book was a very enjoyable read. Everyone is pretending to be someone they’re not, they were only planning on assuming these false identities for an hour or two and get stuck with them for over a week. While under these false identities, all the people seem to be falling for the wrong person (or the right-wrong person, perhaps?). This book didn’t take itself too seriously, and it was just what I needed for a temporary escape from reality. There was also dual narration and both voice actors did a great job.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Suzanne Enoch for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC audiobook for A Duke Never Tells coming out April 1, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I really enjoy this author’s writing! I’ve read a few of her books and loved them. I thought the narrators did a great job. They definitely do the different accents and voices. I thought the plot sounded fun. However, I think the ruse went on for too long. I’m still not sure what Meg’s plan was. She was thick, at times. It felt convoluted. James was also very much into drinking. I think he had some redeeming qualities, but the set up ended up being a little confusing and honestly no one caught on? I don’t think this book was for me. I would check out other books by this author.

A historical romance with chaos and shenanigans and multiple cases of hidden identity? Yes please. This book was so much fun, with lovely characters and character development. I adored it.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this audiobook.
Comedy of errors aren’t usually my thing, but I actually really enjoyed this one. The narrators were two of my favorite voice actors, so all around an enjoyable listen.

As my first book by Suzanne Enoch this was a very pleasant introduction to the author. It was a fun read with two sweet romances, both of which I enjoyed and rooted for. The situation of everyone pretending to be someone else was quite entertaining, as was its unraveling and conclusion.
The audiobook experience was really good, both narrators were excellent.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

**Book Review: *A Duke Never Tells* by Suzanne Enoch**

*A Duke Never Tells* by Suzanne Enoch was a delightful and unexpected read! It’s a charming blend of hidden identities, humor, light romance, and a satisfying happy ending. I would give this book a solid 4 stars for its entertaining storyline and whimsical characters. While there’s very little spice, the plot is engaging enough to keep you hooked without relying on intense romance.

The story follows Meg, who, after a year of mourning the late Duke, is about to marry his son. However, she wants to get a real sense of what her future husband is like before their marriage. Meg, along with her 28-year-old spinster aunt, adopts fake identities to visit the Duke’s manor house, hoping to observe the son in his natural environment. However, what they don’t anticipate is the Duke and his man of affairs being at the house, leading to a hilarious series of mix-ups.

Through a series of comedic mishaps, the Duke ends up pretending to be the butler, while his man of affairs masquerades as the Duke. The result is a charming, lighthearted comedy of errors, with both Meg and the Duke finding an unexpected connection despite their assumed identities.

Overall, *A Duke Never Tells* is a fun, quick read that delivers on both humor and heart. Thanks to NetGalley for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Utter antics and multiple cases of mistaken identity lend to the best holiday Meg Pinwell and her aunt Clara Bosley have ever had.

Lady Meg Pinwell is about to become engaged to a duke's heir with a terrible reputation as a rake, and then the very day the announcement is printed in the papers, the duke dies and suddenly several things happen: 1) Meg and her family must observe formal mourning for a man she's never met, 2) her Debut Season is must be postponed, and 3) she's now engaged to an actual duke. A year and two days out of mourning, Meg and Clara, her aunt (her mother's much younger sister) and outspoken suffragette best friend, journey to the estate of Meg's betrothed under false identities, only to be turned away by someone who seems to be a rather intoxicated and foul-tempered butler. They are then greeted by a rather surly man who appears to be the duke, but who seems to curse his own poor behavior and neglect of the estate. Except that the foul-mouthed butler is actually the duke, and the surly duke is actually the man of business, and everyone thinks they'll only need these false identities for a few hours. When Meg injures her ankle and cannot travel however, it's clear that for two weeks they'll be stuck in each others' company, with the wrong names, and likely falling in love with the wrong people.

This is an incredibly fun read. It has all the vibes and tone of The Importance of Being Ernest with a fresh historical romance plot and a much-aggrieved valet. We are rewarded with two strong romance plots, hand wringing over propriety, and while some might consider this miscommunication or characters hiding their identities for too long, the lighthearted tone and overall silliness makes it all acceptable.

A Duke Never Tells is closed-door romance, but similar to Enoch's last book, the screwball comedy antics don't make you miss any explicit scenes. It feels meant to be listened to, and the audiobook performance from Kimberly M. Wetherell and Jay Myers is highly enjoyable.

Thank you to Bramble for an ARC and Dreamscape Audio for an ALC for review. A Duke Never Tells is out 4/1/2025.

A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch is a multi=POV closed door Regency romance. The audiobook benefits from dual narration, bringing added depth to the mistaken identity hijinks in the vein of The Importance of Being Earnest, taken to the extreme. Meg is an earl's daughter pretending to be a lady's companion so she can stake out the country estate of the fiancé she's never met, her suffragette aunt takes on the role of said lady, a scandalous duke pretends to be a butler, and a man of business is forced into the role of a rakish duke. It's all fun and games until these roles go from a short ruse to a two week stay, all thanks to a sprained ankle. If only modern problems were as simple! This enjoyable read is burdened with a truly terrible book cover that may turn off some readers.

Suzanne Enoch delivers a charming and adventurous Regency romance in A Duke Never Tells, and the audiobook version, narrated by Kimberly M. Wetherell and Jay Myers, brings the story to life in a delightful way. Enoch’s writing is filled with humor and heart, making for an engaging and entertaining listen. The characters are well-developed, and their chemistry crackles throughout the story, keeping the listener hooked. The dual narration adds depth to the audiobook experience. Kimberly M. Wetherell and Jay Myers each bring their characters to life with distinct voices and expressive performances. Wetherell captures the heroine’s intelligence and wit, while Myers gives the duke a swoon-worthy presence. The alternating perspectives enhance the romance and tension, making it an immersive experience for listeners.
Overall, A Duke Never Tells is a fantastic historical romance with a fun plot, strong characters, and excellent narration. Fans of Suzanne Enoch, the mistaken identity trope, and Regency romance will find this audiobook an absolute delight.

This was an adventure, and I enjoyed it.

Meg is supposed to get married to Duke James who is supposed to be a wild man, gambling and women and irresponsibility. She'll do what she has to but when she comes up with a plan to sneak a peek at her new home and get the dirt on its owner from the staff she cannot resist. Meg and her aunt Clara come up with secret identities and arrive at the Duke's house ready for a tour and gossip. When they arrive they're greeted by the rudest butler ever (the Duke but he lied about who he was) and they have no choice but to follow the plan. Then Meg sprains her ankle and they end up stuck at the house for two weeks.

I was so entertained, just when I thought everything was going to sort itself out things just became even more confused.