The Duke Gets Even: A Novel

Written by Joanna Shupe

Narrated by Kit Swann and Timothy Campbell

By beloved USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe, the fourth installment in the Fifth Avenue Rebels series about a secret affair between a free-spirited heiress and an uptight duke which turns more passionate than either could have imagined. 

A rebellious heiress.

A duke in dire straits.

An anonymous midnight tryst.

To escape the shackles of marriage, Nellie Young purposely ruined her reputation a long time ago. Now she dedicates herself to hedonistic pleasures only, like kissing a handsome stranger in the ocean under the moonlight...

To save his estate, the proper Duke of Lockwood must marry the perfect bride—wealthy, with an unblemished reputation. While in New York he’s the perfect gentleman, and no one knows he’s suppressing his darkest desires. The last thing he needs is another scandal.

Except Nellie sees through Lockwood’s charade, straight to the real man underneath. This uptight duke is far more than he lets on, and she can’t resist him. Their secret affair turns scorching, far more than either expected. And when his beautiful rebel finds an unconventional cause, Lockwood has to decide if he’s willing to sacrifice everything to keep her.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Jan 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9780063044104

Joanna Shupe

Joanna Shupe has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. Her books have appeared on numerous yearly “best of” lists, including Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, Kobo, and BookPage. She lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. 

Reviews for The Duke Gets Even

[sarinhamac48 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

OK... this was my 2nd favourite book from the series.

Kit & the Duke for the win... for me :)

After the past 3 books, I was really starting to feel bad for the Duke, jilted twice & I'd dreaded that he'd be jilted on the 3rd book as well.

Aaaaaaw, the Duke/Andrew is a sweetie pie with a very (mutually consensual) naughty streak... me likey!

Sexy, fierce, loyal & loving...he's a real gem!

I did struggle a bit with Nellie's reasonings, but she's a lady after my own heart... independent, strong minded, a good friend to those she loves & a suffragette in the making:)


A good book, about 2 flawed but caring people who meet, fall in love & have loads of steamy sex...also I loved that Nellie wasn't discouraging Maddie because she was having an affair with Lockwood or because she wanted him for herself, which would've been a no-no for me...

[א ג · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

OMG THE NARRATORS ARE AMAZING. BUT Timothy Campbell is to die for

[Andrea Author · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Duke of Lockwood needs a dollar princess to save his family holdings. Hedonistic Nellie neither needs nor wants a husband. Yet they can't resist the passion between them. On the surface, they couldn't be more wrong for each other—but will that stop them from falling in love?

This is a high-steam Gilded Age romance with modern values. The plot is strong, while the romance is endearing and emotional. Underneath it all, Nellie and Lockwood are perfect for each other.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.