( Dancing with a Duke Can Be Dangerous) is a historical romance novel by Spanish author Nuria Rivera , published in 2021. It serves as the opening installment of the "Salón Selecto" series, a collaborative project involving several Spanish authors set in Regency England. Core Premise and Plot
The novel uses classic tropes including the "damaged hero" and the "independent heroine" who seeks adventure and genuine passion rather than just a strategic marriage. Bailar Con Un Duque Puede Ser Peligroso Nuria...
It is part of a 6-book series published under the Selecta imprint, where each book is written by a different author (including Marcia Cotlan and Sandra Bree) but shares the same atmospheric setting. Author Background ( Dancing with a Duke Can Be Dangerous)
Beyond the romance, the plot features a subplot involving espionage and a secret threat against the Crown, specifically involving assassination attempts on Queen Victoria . It is part of a 6-book series published
Her path crosses with , a man she secretly saved from a near-fatal attack by a jilted lover a year prior. While Irvin has become cynical and distrusting of women, he remains haunted by the "angel" who saved his life. Key Themes and Elements
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The story follows , an intelligent and spirited young woman who returns to London to fulfill a marriage agreement. However, she finds herself jilted when her fiancé flees, leaving her to face social scrutiny alone.