The Duke Who Met His MatchBook 2
"There’s something truly special about writing and sharing stories, losing yourself in a good book, and escaping into another world. So pour a glass of wine, get comfortable - it's lovely to have you here."
Jill Darragh
About Jill
Storyteller.
History Lover.
Author.
Jill has lived and breathed storytelling for years - from mentoring young writers, championing authors as a publisher, to crafting her own tales of romance, intrigue and adventure.
Originally from England and now calling New Zealand home, Jill’s passion for words has taken her from the BBC to the theatre stage, where two of her plays have been produced. She chaired the Manawatū Community Arts Council and has also written for a local newspaper.
With a BA in English and Media Studies, and a childhood spent in a Regency-era home in Brighton, Jill developed a deep and lasting connection to the Regency and Victorian periods. Her fascination with the Royal Pavilion and the ornate Victorian arcades sparked a lifelong love of history and learning - knowledge that continues to inspire her writing today. That early connection to history, and a curiosity about the stories behind places has also sparked her interest in New Zealand’s rich history.
When she’s not weaving tales of the past, you’ll find Jill lost in a book, exploring local history, or enjoying the quiet charms of country life.
Book Series by Jill Darragh
The Dukes For Hire Series
The Duke Who Took The Bet
Book 1
Romance author Lucy Smith, spinster and realist, is in dire need of a secretary. Her reclusive existence is hindering her writing, and she desperately needs advice on how to spice up her books.
Brook Chalfont, Duke of Avendon, infamous owner of the Wildwoods Club, is always seeking new challenges. Bored with his reputation of debauchery and seduction, he accepts a wager from his nemesis, Graydon Fanshaw, which challenges him and aids his secret purpose.
Victorian historical romance. Available on Kindle, audio and paperback.
Other books in The Duke Series:
The Carlyon Sisters
Georgiana and the Destitute Duke
The Carlyon Sisters Book 1
Yorkshire businesswoman Georgiana Carlyon's life is upended when her father's hidden will is discovered. Welsh solicitor Bryn Griffith's life is as well, when heredity forces him to become a Duke in almost impossible circumstances.
Sparks fly when a fiery businesswoman and a reluctant Duke must forge a future neither saw coming. Can they come to an arrangement which will suit them both and unite their future in love?
New historical romance set in England. Available on Kindle, audiobook and paperback.
Other books in Carlyon Sisters Series:
The Iversleigh Chronicles
The Independent Woman
The Iversleigh Chronicles Book 1
Dive into a captivating tale of love and ambition with Marianna Marsham and The Duke of Iversleigh. As their worlds collide, sparks fly when they challenge each other's expectations in a time where privilege meets determination.
Historical romance set in Victorian England. Available on Kindle and paperback.
Other books in The Iversleigh Chronicles:
The Pepperstones Hall Series
Cally
Pepperstones Hall Book 1
When passion meets duty, secrets are bound to unravel…
Cally Smith is no stranger to managing lively soldiers at Pepperstone’s convalescent home. But Major Ash Stewart? He’s a different challenge altogether. Their intentions may be pure, but will they sacrifice duty for love? Find out in Cally!
Historical romance set in England. Available on Kindle and paperback
Other books in The Pepperstones Hall Series:
The Aphrodite Club Series
Vote for Love
The Aphrodite Club Book 1
New Zealand, 1892. After a scandalous affair, schoolteacher Lydia Langford is sent to Wellington to support the electoral reform bill. Passionate about women's liberation, she discovers a different kind of freedom at the infamous Aphrodite Club, where desire takes centre stage. As she navigates politics, passion, and heartbreak, will she find love again - and will Parliament vote for women's rights?
Historical erotic fiction. Available on Kindle and paperback.
Other books in The Aphrodite Club Series:
The Sweet Bitter Series
Sweet Bitter Waters
Sweet Bitter Series Book 1
Lady Jane Southerington has established a new life in New Zealand in the 1880's, hiding the brutal events of her past. When she employs Gareth Wyndham as her new farm foreman, she is confronted by an aristocratic man she recognises from years back in England. Unaware that Jane knows of his exile, Wyndham finds himself attracted to this beautiful, enigmatic woman who repels all his advances. Jane longs to reveal her secrets to him but fears rejection until she faces a terrible disaster, which changes her mind. Will it be too late for them to find love together, or will fate intervene?
A passionate, compelling historical novel which will intrigue lovers of historical romance. Available on Kindle and in paperback.
Other books in Sweet Bitter Series:
The Sophia Holmes Series
The Case of the Distant Relative
Book 1
1893: Wellington, New Zealand - the move towards political reform is nearing its climax. Sophia Holmes is a young businesswoman who becomes caught up in a scandalous plot to prevent women gaining the vote. Will her past history help or hinder her as she tries to solve an intrigue that involves murder, arson, blackmail, and kidnapping?
Historical suspense thriller. Available on Kindle and paperback.
Other books in The Sophia Holmes Series:
More by Jill Darragh
Creating Infinity
Writing as Carole St Aubyns
In the heat of a New Zealand summer, two cash-strapped young women hatch a bold plan - creating a charismatic church to make money. They hire the most handsome young man they can find to appeal to wealthy old ladies, "Pastor Devlin," who becomes an overnight TV sensation. However, their scheme takes an unexpected turn…
Saucy satire meets black comedy. Available on Kindle and paperback.
The Girl in the Tower
The History Mysteries
Travel between centuries and explore how two worlds intertwine. Two women search for answers to their identity in this interwoven tale of ancient and modern healing, womanhood, and revelation.
Women's fiction set in 16th century England and modern day New Zealand. Available on Kindle and paperback.
Jill's Latest Release
The Duke Who Met His Match
Book 2
When Philomena Carthew, a tourist guide, is sent to the indebted Duke of Petworth with an intriguing proposal to turn his stately home into a source of income, she expects a difficult business negotiation—not an encounter that will awaken everything she has spent years suppressing.
Bruno de Quincey, Duke of Petworth, has remained faithful to the memory of his first wife for six years. Burdened by debts he is determined to secure a future for his young son, knowing he must find a way forward. Yet when Philomena enters his life, his carefully controlled emotions—and his longing for passion—are stirred anew.
Victorian historical romance. Available on Kindle, audio and paperback
The second book in the new Dukes For Hire series!
