Today’s the day! Tracy Wise’s captivating new novel is out in the world. Manufacturing a Duchess is set in the Regency Era, with many of the social conventions you’d expect…but with characters who occasionally question their roles.

When Alec Raeburn, Duke of Selkirk, leaves his faltering estate to seek an heiress on the Marriage Mart, he has no intention of falling in love. What he needs is a mother for his young daughter, Marjorie, and a partner with security to manage affairs at home. As the London Season begins, Aurora Hardcastle, a wealthy heiress to an industrial fortune, also arrives. Aurora has resigned herself to the process of finding a husband, but her heart remains in the world of her father’s factory, where she learned the business under his guiding hand. As the two are drawn together in a match of convenience that begins to hint at becoming more, a devastating discovery threatens everything. Both Alec and Aurora are forced to reassess their past—and, especially, the future they envisioned—if they’re to have any chance at happiness together.

The book is racking up rave reviews on Goodreads:

“If you enjoy the social maneuvering and romantic tension of Bridgerton, you’ll absolutely enjoy this. I’m already hoping for a second book in the series — I’m not ready to leave this world just yet.”

“Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thoughtful character growth, engaging storytelling, and clean Regency romance. It was a delightful read from beginning to end.”

“I could not put this one down; I am already hoping for a sequel!”

Check out Tracy’s event schedule in our last post. Her first stop is at In Bloom Bookery Romance Bookstore in Temecula. She’ll be there this Saturday, 09/12, from 11-2. Read more about this event HERE.

And if you still need to procure your copy of this great read, you can do that HERE.

Join us in congratulating Tracy on her book birthday!