Regency romance is overrun with Dukes, but how can you snag one for yourself? With this guide to help, I'm positive you will come up with the right combination to snare a Duke for yourself.
Before we begin you must ask yourself why you want a Duke.
If you're looking for a quick flirtation or to keep him long term this guide will help you obtain that.
If you're looking to gain a Duke's wallet or advice on the stock exchange I would suggest you look elsewhere for your advice!
- Cross-Dress. Of course he’s terribly confused and upset about his attraction to a boy, but when he discovers your true identity he’ll be most relieved and eager to be with you.
- Be in Distress. Nothing makes a Duke feel more powerful and masculine than helping a lady in distress. He’ll get to show off his strength and protectiveness at the same time and that will help you win his heart.
- Refuse Him. A Duke never hears the word no, so be bold and brave and different and tell him firmly that you’re not interested. He’ll pursue you all the more readily to prove to you and himself that you desire him.
- Challenge His Authority. In addition to refusing him, tell him he’s wrong. Nothing baffles a surefooted Duke than being told he is mistaken. Again he’ll endeavor to prove you wrong thus giving you more time to lure him with your charms.
- Wound His Ego. A Duke’s pride and arrogance will get in the way of your seduction so be sure to prick his masculinity, but don’t destroy it. He won’t forgive you that.
- Call Him Out on His Exaggerations. I would have used a more impolite word here, but a successful seduction relies on well-bred manners and a plucky attitude.
- Sneer at His Wealth. A Duke is used to his wealth opening doors and subservient behavior. Don’t give it to him. That’ll get his interest!
- Dismiss His Rank. If wealth doesn’t attract the bevy of ladies in society to him, his rank will so you must be sure let him know that his being a Duke is completely irrelevant to you and your dealings with him.
- Love Books over Clothes and Gossip. If books aren't your thing, anything unusual will do to set you apart and gain his interest in what makes you tick.
- Undress. The simplest thing you can do of course is disrobe; he is a man after all.
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9 comments ↓
HA! I think I’ve read a story about each of the 10 points! LOL, lovely list.
I like number 10..lol.
Exactly Isabel! I know I have too — and probably all 10 for the lesser ranks also. Which is your favorite method?
Mandi – Haha! It is by far the easiest method #10.
ROTFL! Love your post, it’s so funny! Number 1 & number 10 are my favorites.
Exactly what I needed after a long day at work!
My least favorite is probably believe it or not, #9. I feel like the books I HAVE read with them don’t address the issue properly. Trying to be very modern day when it wasn’t so easy back them. On the other hand, I’m not sure I could do better lol!
My favortie is harder to chose. I like #10, very too the point, but I think I have to go with #3. Yes, challenging his authority is a surefire way to either have him hate you forever, in which case he wasn’t worth it anyway, or have him intrigued enough to get to the seducing.
Got it!
Any Dukes out there?
Lady in distress needs your help.
Isn’t it terribly distressing how few are left? lol
Isabel – I agree about #9 but it’s used a lot. Why can’t a little gossip queen rule the day? I tell you! The more secrets she collects and lets slip the better – why not trap a Duke into a MOC that way? That would be hilarious!
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