“The Making of a Duchess” is the first in a trilogy about three brothers struggling to reconnect and restore their noble heritage in the aftermath of the French Revolution, each losing his heart along the way.

“A very dangerous attraction...”
Julien Harcourt, duc de Val re, is more than willing to marry the lovely young lady his mother has chosen. Little does he know, she's been sent to prove him a spy and a traitor...

“And an even more dangerous secret...”
Sarah Smith's mission is to find out whether the Duc's trips to the Continent are as innocent as he claims, but the way he looks at her is far from innocent...

Their risky game of cat and mouse propels them from the ballrooms of London to the prisons of Paris, and into a fragile love that may not survive their deceptions...

Praise for Bestselling Author Shana Galen:

“An irresistible mix of sexy romance and sharp wit.” “-Chicago Tribune”

“Spirited characters, lively dialogue, breakneck pace, and great sense of fun.” "-Publisher's Weekly“

”Shana Galen will leave you breathless “ ”-“Julianne MacLean,” USA"“ Today ”bestselling author of “When a Stranger Loves Me”

Review
"Plot twists, drama, and suspense... a thoroughly fun historical romance!" - Starting Fresh

Shana Galen is a former public school teacher in Houston, Texas. Newly married, Shana lives with her husband and two cats. She writes almost full time, which requires daily trips to the mall because shopping is the only activity that really allows her to think. (That's her story, and she's sticking to it!)