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The Billionaire Duke #2

The Duchess Contest

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Almost a duchess...

SEATTLE'S SECOND HOTTEST BILLIONAIRE JUST MIGHT GET AWAY

American billionaire and reluctant new duke Riggins Feldhem's life is suddenly upended by not one contender, but two, for the role as his duchess. One has all the duchess-like credentials. But the other is gaining control of his heart. If he can't wriggle his way out of matrimony, which is the least dangerous choice?

It's a British invasion. When Riggins' British fan club and a beautiful daughter of an earl arrive in Seattle, Haley Hamilton feels her shot at becoming Riggins' wife and duchess slipping away. But she isn't going to take this invasion lying down. She's going to fight…for his heart.

The second episode of the page-turning romantic comedy serial readers have been waiting for!

Continue in the exciting and romantic world of the Jet City Billionaires…

The Billionaire Duke Serial Novels

NOTE: These novels must be read in the order listed below.

1-The Billionaire Duke—40,000 words/180 pages

2-The Duchess Contest—37,000 words/166 pages

3-The Temporary Duchess

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>>>Romantic Comedy

>>>New Adult Contemporary Romance

>>>Contemporary Romance

>>>Women's Fiction Humorous

>>>Billionaire Romance

The Jet City Billionaires world presents romantic stories full of humor, laughs, secrets, mysteries, and poignancy. The Billionaire Duke serial follows the story of Riggins and Haley in a modern twist on the classic marriage of convenience story.

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167 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2016

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Gina Robinson

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Romance addict. Hopeless daydreamer. People watcher. Total romantic at heart.

That's me. When I'm lost in a good book a nuclear bomb could go off next to me - I wouldn't flinch. I'm not afraid to read in public and laugh until my eyes water and my sides hurt. I'll cry at a tender moment. Dab my eyes when a couple finally realizes they're in love. Race with my heart pounding to the end of an adventure. Give me a little mystery – now I'm really intrigued.

I'll fall in love with a hot, witty hero any day of the week. Shhh. Just between you and me? My biggest turn-on? A man with a sense of humor. Let me melt now. I'm hooked.

Give me billionaires, modern-day dukes and royals. Give me hot, witty nerds, and intelligent men.

Marriages of convenience? Fake relationships? Second-chance romances? I'm in!

I write books that I want to read. That make me laugh. That make my heart race. If any of this sounds good to you, join me! If you want to be sure to hear when I have a new release, visit me at www.ginarobinson.com and sign up for my newsletter.

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Profile Image for Alice.
165 reviews35 followers
March 31, 2016
THE DUCHESS CONTEST; A JET CITY BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE

The continuance of a jet city billionaire, here we have Riggins he is falling for haley but he now also has another dilemma since there is now a women proclaiming to be a family member of the same lineage of haley aunt that was married to the dead duke. Lady Rose is a very refine lady who knows her way around the media , and she has her eye on Riggins she wants to be his duchess, apparently she could be one of the women that he could chose.

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Haley is totally falling head over heels for Riggins she had a crush on him in the first book but now he is wooing her kissing her and being super adorable with her. But she is still worried that Riggins will not chose her as his duchess.

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So she comes up with this plan that there will be a contest with her and Rose, pretty exciting. Haley also has a secret that she spills to Riggins. But the ending I was like what NOOOO!!!!!

MY POV
OMG!!!! I love this second book omg… wow I couldn’t stop reading although again the first 15% percent of the book was slow but the rest of the story totally makes up for it. I hated Rose, she seemed like a major B*** ugh always trying to steel the attention away from Haley. Riggins I so love he is so into Haley so kind, so sweet , so very romantic. He shows haley more of his feelings , I love the chemistry they have together Riggins and Haley so super cute and hot !!!

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was not expecting that! I love when they stay in the castle with Riggins and his friends Sid ,Haley and Rose eww .

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Really really enjoyed this story loved it !!!!!

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5 awesomely unexpected stars
Profile Image for Sharon L.
600 reviews95 followers
March 23, 2016
3.5 stars rounded up because of the wonderlful MC.

Another lovely part in Hailey and Riggins adventures.

Truthfully Riggins has yet to turn my oven on, but Hailey(!) oh Hailey! the girl is great she's kind, principled and has a great relationship with her sister.

The book just flew by but what a cliffhanger ending, gawd!

I want more Hailey and Sid and I do hope I'd warm up better towards Riggins.

The british envasion was fun as well, in a way I liked Rose.

An ARC was kindly provided in exchange for an honest review
727 reviews3 followers
February 25, 2016
I received my copy in the evening and started reading. I could not put it down. I was so excited to read what happened next. Then in walks Lady Rose, humph, the upstart. She is nothing but an opportunistic gold-digger and conniving to boot. If the choice is between real and fake, give me real any day. The contest was fun and the portrait reveal was perfect timing. The shenanigans that he has Lazor pull was amuse. I am voting for Haley, but who knows. The cliffhanger will get you thinking. Now bring on the next chapter. This is getting better and better. It is also raising the bar from Justin and Kayla's books.
359 reviews4 followers
March 1, 2016
I received an ARC for an honest review. Wow. Damn cliffhanger! I honestly have NO clue which door Riggins knocked on. What's written is TOO obvious. I can't wait until book 3!! Riggins is still trying to get out of getting married. Haley is still falling for him. I think he's afraid of falling for her. Now there's another contender. Lady Rose. How convenient. For Lady Rose, an impoverished British aristocrat whose father may lose his estate. Hmmm. She's actually perfect for Riggins and claims she is distantly related to Haley. It all needs to be checked out, quickly, as time is running out. Who will Riggins choose?
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489 reviews16 followers
March 1, 2016
*Le-sigh* Those hot Jet set Billionaires! What ever will we do with them? I have a few ideas...

So, we were left with a cliffhanger ... dun Dun DUN!
Who is the chosen one? And the winner of Riggins heart is? Hopefully not Lady Rose. She is obviously in it for only one thing. Come on Rigs it's obvious.

I know who I have my hopes set on and can't wait for the next installment to see what happens. By the way, I would love me some Lazer. He's my fave.

****I received this ARC in exchange for an honest Review.****

Laura Redmon
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Profile Image for Annette.
74 reviews1 follower
March 1, 2016
**Book was gifted for a fair and honest review**
Duke Riggins has his job cut out for him now with the possibility of two choices for his Duchess, but can Lady Rose be pulling the wool over everyone's eyes just to get to Riggins and his money? Does she have a true claim to be a heir to Helen? These are question Riggins needs to find out, but if Haley helps by providing her DNA sample will she be putting a nail in her coffin as Riggins only true choice? It's an international Riggin's affection, but is his affections even in the game?
Profile Image for Chantall Bronkhorst.
222 reviews2 followers
August 22, 2016
I downloaded my copy and read the whole weekend could not put it down. The story has a lot of humor and keeps your attention, you do not want to stop.

I was so excited to read what happened next. There is fake ladies in the life of Riggens. Will he choose the right one. The contest was fun and the portrait reveal was on the right timing. Then there is good old Lazor, still making us laugh. I pick Haley, Hope he will end up with her, but then Cliffhanger got our attention as well.

Another excellent book by Gina, she never disappoint her followers, I cant wait to start book no 3.


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1,460 reviews8 followers
February 24, 2016
rcvd an ARC and OMFG!! Riggins has his work cut out for him when a British Lady comes into the works being the dead dukes late wife's heir...and what an annoying woman...I wanted to slap her thru - out the book. and poor Haley...being bombarded by the british-duke-stealing snob and the press that came with her. and holy s@$t...what a cliffhanger!!!!!! nooooooooo! !!!
Profile Image for Laura Reinhart .
427 reviews4 followers
February 24, 2016
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Gina has sucked me in again with the chemistry between Riggins and Haley I love the comedic banter between the two of them and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Profile Image for Evelyn Davidson.
2 reviews
March 2, 2016
Fantastic book. 2nd instalment of the series. Loving it with all of its twists and turns just when you think you have it nailed Gina moves the goal posts and changes the game. Love it. Can't wait for part 3!
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893 reviews2 followers
December 29, 2019
I was hooked from the start and couldn't wait to see what happened in this one. We all know what's in the will left by the "dead duke," and Riggins and Hailey are trying their hardest to figure out a way out of this situation without suffering the consequences. And it's hard enough work to continue the investigations that could win them their freedom without the twist that comes next - the arrival of a rival, Lady Rose.

Adding a second woman vying for the position as duchess was brilliant on the author's part. The entire situation is like a sparring match, and it kept me on my toes. But that cliffhanger was absolutely out of left field. I couldn't wait to get into the next part of the story.
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1,339 reviews4 followers
December 16, 2017
The Stakes have Increased - 2 Choices

The weekend will be spent at Wareswood Castle. There Riggins will choose his Duchess. Both Haley and Rose have Helen’s DNA. Haley has it stronger than Rose. The house party Duchess choosing will consist of Jus & Kayla, Lazer, Sid, Thorne, Riggins, Haley and Rose. Lazer’s duty was to flirt like crazy to see if either Duchess candidates succumb. Kayla’s duty consists of exaggerating her pregnancy symptoms to see if either candidate gets future pregnancy cold feet. The contest is on, who will win?
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2,496 reviews9 followers
May 21, 2017
I don't tend to read series with cliffhangers, but I really like the premise here. Haley is fun and interesting, albeit a bit too focussed on her sacrifice for her sister, Sid.

I also don't like Rose, her competition, she seems too obviously obnoxious and is unconvincing as appropriately aristocratic for Riggins. I'm not sure why he considers her past their first date.

Another cliffhanger, though again, an obvious one.
Profile Image for Karen Kearns.
346 reviews2 followers
February 28, 2018
AN INTERESTING TWIST ON CINDERELLA

Riggins Feldham is conducting a sort of Duchess contest between Haley and Lady Rose. He will propose to the “winner” at the end of a weekend visit to the home of the Dead Duke’s first Duchess, located just south of Seattle.
How does the contest play out? I’ll never tell.... you must read the book to find out.
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31 reviews
April 1, 2019
‘The Bachelor’ in a book!

This is like a book version of the Bachelor tv show. I am rooting for the American, the British contender seems like there is more to her than meets the eye. But there seems to be a possible overlooked love story in the works too with Bachelor Lazer. I can’t wait to find out!!!
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2,133 reviews23 followers
October 12, 2019
Fabulous!!!!!

What a great continuation of the story. It has drama and conniving. It has you rooting for the underdog and loving Haley more and more. There were times that I wanted to smack Riggins and other times wanted to love him. The characters are growing beautifully and the support characters add a great element to the story. It is a must read.
122 reviews1 follower
September 13, 2018
Uhhh...

What. The. Hell!?! That was a TERRIBLE ending because it was such a cliffhanger. The mother of all cliffhangers! I already went and got the next book and instead of going to BED like I should be, I now HAVE to at least start the next in the series.
Profile Image for Anne Connor.
84 reviews5 followers
April 3, 2018
Good

2nd book in the hunt for the new duchess. Well the plot thickens as to who this will be...glad to see more characters I. The book coming to life...
575 reviews
August 16, 2018
Excelente serie, me encanto!!! realmente muy bien escrita, adoro a los personajes!!!
485 reviews2 followers
December 6, 2018
I was so excited to read what happens next Loving it with all its twist and turns.
Can't wait for part 3
Profile Image for Gurpreet K. Cheema.
260 reviews1 follower
February 18, 2019
Wonderful love story

He is a billionaire duke who is looking for his douches there are contenders for the title who will he chose. Read on for more details.
526 reviews1 follower
September 25, 2022
Haley and Digging book 2

This is book 2 and continued from book one. Although I don't like stories that don't end in one book, it was a good and interesting story! On to book 3!
16 reviews
January 17, 2024
I like the plot, the story, the characters. I continue to read until I finish all 4 series. I like Riggins and Haley love story. Superb
Profile Image for Melissa.
119 reviews4 followers
March 6, 2016
Things heat up between Riggins and the two beautiful women who share a bloodline and could be the next Duchess to Riggins; the newest Duke England has to offer. As usual Gina Robinson brings us a serial that keeps you wanting more.
Riggins doesn’t know what to do now that there are two women who could fit the dead Dukes’ demands, but who does he choose? Each lady will offer him a different perspective on the arrangement and his time is counting down for his decision. Not knowing if he can trust Lady Rose and finding himself thinking too much on Haley, Riggins comes up with a plan.
A weekend to this estate of the Helen, the dead Duke’s wife and ancestor of Haley and Lady Rose, Riggins brings along his entourage of friends. Each has his job assigned in order to help Riggins in his choice of bride. Which I thought was a wonderful way for us all to enjoy the characters as we have come to love and read. Justin is working hard to find a way to combat the dead duke’s will and outsmart the conditions set for Riggins. Our lovely Kay who is pregnant and due anytime, must try to convince the ladies that being pregnant may not be for them. And last but most definitely not one to be over looked is our dashing Lazer. Lazer is set to task doing what he does best….get the girl. He tries to get one of the ladies to fall for him instead of Riggins.
Haley is falling hard for Riggins, and tries hard to keep this a business arrangement in order to get the help her sister’s needs. When Lady Rose arrives in Seattle, Haley isn’t sure she can compete against Lady Rose. When offered a chance to visit the castle of her late ancestor Lady Helen, Haley and her sister Sid can’t say no. When arriving at the estate, Haley is shocked to see how much she resembles the Helen even with generations separating them. After an intimate encounter with Riggins Haley is more than ready to take Lady Rose on in the Duchess Contest to fight for Riggins and to fulfill the dead Dukes’ demands, but will she be able to win against Lady Rose’s secrets?
Lady Rose is a mystery. She is a decedent of Lady Helen but she is still an enigma to Riggins. Having information she shouldn’t have sets alarms off for Riggins. What is her game and what does she ultimately want? How far is she willing to go to make sure she is the next Countess? I love her character as the antagonist and competitor to Haley. They are so different that it makes the story exciting.
With his decision made, Riggins knocks on a door only to be shocked by the room’s occupant. What will Riggins do now?
I can’t wait to see what Riggins will do in the next part of the Billionaire Duke. Gina Robinson certainly has her secrets and games keeping the suspense going and our interest on the edge. I loved her unexpected guest to the Castle as well and hope to see more in the next part. I also appreciated how she brought the characters we met through Justin and Kayla’s story. It was nice to see the connections develop.
Profile Image for Tina Todd shobe.
555 reviews2 followers
March 7, 2016
I received copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

This is book 2 in the Billionaire Duke series.

Riggins story continues. He's being blackmailed into accepting his Duke title and marry the 'appropriate' lady to become his duchess. Haley was handpicked by the former Duke and she's willing to go along to help save her sister's life. Now along comes another lady who meets all the requirements, Lady Rose. You know from the start that Lady Rose has a hidden agenda. It's getting interesting trying to figure it out.

Haley and Riggins interact quite a bit in this book. I believe that Haley is falling for Riggins and that Riggins is falling for her in return but I think his feelings for Haley scares him. I'm really hoping he doesn't make a haste decision because of it.

They are all at a house party and at the end of their weekend away Riggins has promised to propose to one of them. At the house party they are joined by Riggins friends, Lazar, Justin and his wife Kayla.

When the book ended I was not happy. I really want more....the suspense is killing me!
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70 reviews6 followers
March 8, 2016
Duchess Contest is the second book of the series Billionaire Duke. Another descendant to the late Helen Witham emerges and ready to claim her duke. Now that Haley is starting to feel something for the duke, How will she handle the competition?? How will duke handle the pressure of having a duchess contest?

What I loved in this book was the obvious chemistry between Riggins and Haley. I loved their banters whenever they were together. They were just so right for each other you want to kill any one who will oppose namely Lady Rose!

What I hate was Lady Rose! She was so evil! I also hate that cliffhanger at the end because I don't have the 3rd book yet. That was so frustrating! To be excited and then nothing.

I recommend this book to those who love to read romantic and funny stories with an amazing twists. But you have to be patient with that cliffhanger. Gina Robinson, the author, just love her cliffhangers.

I received a copy in exchange of an honest review.
Profile Image for Janice L Miller.
7 reviews
March 9, 2016
Riggin's Choice

This story seems a little slower at the start, as Duchess competitor Lady Rose from England is introduced and the reluctant Duke and Haley's chemistry grows. Then, when the party moves to the Castle of the ladies descendant, everything gets fun! I can't wait to see the next installment! Another little added pleasure I receive from Gina's books. Being from Washington State I really enjoy her local references and learn about my own state! I googled WA state castles and learned a bunch about the actual castle part of the book is set in. Hope to save enough funds to stay there sometime! It's probably 45 minutes from my house! Thanks again Gina!
7 reviews
March 28, 2016
I received copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

Gina Robinson again keeps you hooked and waiting for more.

A twist in the tale introduces a long lost relative that can also fill the role of the Duchess. Now the question is: What is Lady Rose's agenda?

Haley and Riggins get to spend some time with each other and the sparks fly. The attraction is there even though Riggins is a bit afraid of his feelings.

Riggins needs to make a decision but what will it be?

Can't wait for the next book!!!
Profile Image for Dee Reese.
165 reviews4 followers
July 10, 2016
Wow beware you will fall in love with this series. Its funny, sweet and sexy.
A must read will have you addicted and looking forward to the next piece.Gina Robinson did an excellent job.

After news of Riggins new title as the new Duke hit the media and a new descendant has appeared to throw him in a spin. Riggins must decide if he wants to risk his heart with Haley or go all business agreement with Rose. After planning a weekend with friends and the two women he decides to make his choice.
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