Duke And Duplicity By Emma V. Leech May 2026

The story leans heavily on the friends-to-lovers and gender-disguise tropes, building tension through Ranleigh's growing, confusing feelings for his "friend".

Typical of Leech's signature style, the book features "fearless heroines" and "dangerous heroes" with a "sensual payoff" that is character-driven rather than purely erotic. Series Context Duke and Duplicity (Rogues and Gentlemen): Leech, Emma V

Known to the world as "Archie" Archibald, she is a woman who has spent years dressing in male attire . While her disguise began out of necessity, she finds herself thrust into the Duke of Ranleigh's confidence before she can reveal her true identity.