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Alexandra Vasti is a professor of British literature who is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been a fan of historical romance novels since her mom gave her a copy of Judith McNaught’s Whitney, My Love when Alexandra was eleven years old. After she completed her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 2019, she started writing historical romances of her own.
Vasti’s debut, Ne’er Duke Well, is set in Britain during the Regency era, at the turn of the nineteenth century. The protagonist, Peter Kent, is actually from New Orleans, but he has inherited a title and become the Duke of Stanhope. When he arrives in England, he argues for slavery to be abolished, and he strives to become the guardian of two younger half-siblings he has only recently found out about. All of this has given him a scandalous reputation, so a matchmaker, the Lady Selina Ravenscroft, suggests he marry a woman of much better reputation in society. Things get complicated, however, when Peter and Selina start to fall for each other, as Selina’s scandalous secrets could make life even more difficult for Peter.
“A sparkling launch to a promising new Regency series,” wrote a contributor in Kirkus Reviews. They especially liked the “genuine humor and solid character development.” They predicted that readers will be “turning the pages.” A writer in Publishers Weekly agreed, calling the book “as hot as it is heartfelt.” They described the plot as “fresh and exciting,” and they predicted that the novel will “have historical romance fans swooning.” Neal Wyatt, in Library Journal, joined the other reviewers, calling the book “lovely” and praising it for being “full of endearing characters to cheer for.”
Vasti’s follow-up, Earl Crush, is set in the same time period and features Lydia Hope-Wallace and the Earl of Strathrannoch. The two have been corresponding for years, as she is an heiress living in London and he is a reclusive noble living in Scotland. In this novel, it is the woman who has the radical politics, but Lydia has kept that a secret by publishing pamphlets under the alter ego “H.” When Lydia learns that the Earl’s finances are in trouble, she decides to head to Scotland and offer him a marriage of convenience. It turns out, however, that the Earl is not the one who has been corresponding with Lydia. It is his brother, who is in trouble. Lydia and the Earl decide to work together to track down the brother, which leads to unexpected romantic feelings.
Amy Alessio, in Booklist, enjoyed the book for having “plenty of sexy fun and terrific banter,” along with a “fast-moving plot.” A writer in Kirkus Reviews called the book a “Regency [romance] with old-school charm and newfangled sensibilities.” They recommended the book to those “looking for a post-Bridgerton story.” “This is a winner,” wrote a reviewer in Publishers Weekly. They particularly appreciated the “clever set pieces” and how the story “has the feel of a caper.” Writing in Library Journal, Neal Wyatt called the novel a “highly enjoyable read, filled with deft characterization and dialogue, an interesting plot, and an abundance of good feelings.”
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Booklist, November, 2024, Amy Alessio, review of Earl Crush, p. 32.
Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2024, review of Ne’er Duke Well; December 15, 2024, review of Earl Crush.
Library Journal, January 19, 2024, Neal Wyatt, review of Ne’er Duke Well, p. 1; September, 2024, Neal Wyatt, review of Earl Crush, p. 75.
Publishers Weekly, May 6, 2024, review of Ne’er Duke Well, p. 36; September 23, 2024, review of Earl Crush, p. 39.
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Alexandra Vasti website, https://www.alexandravasti.com/ (May 13, 2025).
Nerd Daily, https://thenerddaily.com/ (July 22, 2024), Elise Dumpleton, author interview; January 21, 2025, Elise Dumpleton, author interview.
Alexandra Vasti comes from a long line of romance-reading Vasti women. She fell in love with historical romance at age 11 and still swoons for Laura Kinsale and Judith McNaught.
Alex lives in Louisiana, where she teaches literature at a university by day and writes USA Today bestselling romance by night. Somewhere in there she also raises three kids and two mostly feral kitties. She’s powered by guacamole and oat milk lattes, though not usually at the same time.
Find Alex on Instagram or TikTok, join her Facebook book club, or sign up for her newsletter. Nothing makes her happier than hearing from readers!
She can be reached via email at alex@alexandravasti.com.
Q&A: Alexandra Vasti, Author of ‘Earl Crush’
Elise Dumpleton·Writers Corner·January 21, 2025·3 min read
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We chat with author Alexandra Vasti about her latest hot, hilarious Regency romp Earl Crush, which follows a reclusive earl and the wallflower-turned-radical-pamphleteer who turns his life upside down.
Hi, Alexandra! Welcome back! What have you been up to the last six months since we last spoke?
Hello! Thanks so much for having me back!! In the last six months I got tenure, hit the USA Today bestseller list for the first time, sold three more historical romances to my publisher, and made my son a rainbow narwhal cake for his third birthday (a special request which involved more tears than all the other events put together, to be perfectly honest).
With it being the new year, have you set any goals for the year?
Yes! My goal is to write two new romances and to have them be even rompier, sexier, and more inventive than anything I’ve written to date. I’m also very excited for the release of my first sapphic romance in September, Ladies in Hating.
Your latest novel, Earl Crush, is out now! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?
Heartfelt, spicy, kind-hearted, rompy, and … zebras! (Read and find out for that one.)
What can readers expect?
Earl Crush tells the story of Lydia Hope-Wallace, a wallflower heiress who secretly publishes radical political pamphlets. When she finds out that her pen pal, the Earl of Strathrannoch, is on the verge of financial ruin, she decides to journey to Scotland and propose a marriage of convenience. Unfortunately, when she arrives, the earl has no idea who she is—because his brother has been catfishing her for the past three years.
Where did the inspiration for Earl Crush come from?
Before I wrote the book, I had the first scene crystal clear in my mind: painfully shy Lydia knocks on the door of the earl’s castle, proposes to him, and then discovers to her horror that he has no idea who she is. Usually proposals come at the end of romance novels, and I loved the idea of having the proposal be the first scene of the book. But more than that, I wanted to write a story about fear and love and bravery. What happens if you take a leap of faith—and fail? How do you gain the courage to try again?
Were there any moments or characters you really enjoyed writing or exploring?
Lydia is a character who grapples with severe social anxiety, and it was a joy to watch her discover that she is enough, exactly as she is—that she does not have to change to be worthy of love. I also really enjoyed incorporating the words of real historical women—many of them 18th– and 19th-century writers and historians—into Lydia’s letters and political pamphlets. Women have been standing up against oppression for a very long time, and I loved putting their powerful words front-and-center in 2025.
Did you face any challenges whilst writing Earl Crush? How did you overcome them?
Yes! Both Lydia and Arthur are reserved and cautious characters, and I found that what they really wanted to do, when left to their own devices, was stare at each other longingly and do nothing. I had to thrust them into the middle of some outrageous plot hijinks in order to get them to act on their feelings!
What’s the best and worst writing advice you’ve received?
The best writing advice (for me!) is to read, and read, and read some more. I am a voracious reader both inside and outside my genre, and that informs my writing immensely.
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The worst advice … hmm. In general, I dislike any advice that’s too prescriptive. Writers are a varied bunch with extraordinarily diverse needs, goals, and processes. So I’m a big fan of tossing out any advice that doesn’t serve you as a writer!
What’s next for you?
My third novel, titled Ladies in Hating, comes out September 23, 2025. It’s a sapphic Regency romance about a pair of rival Gothic novelists who get trapped in a haunted manor together while doing research for their next books. It’s spicy, super romantic, and the tiniest bit spooky too.
Lastly, what books are you looking forward to picking up in 2025?
I loved Flirting with Disaster by Naina Kumar and Let’s Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan, both of which came out last week! In the coming weeks, I can’t wait to read Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise, A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera, and A Gentleman’s Gentleman by TJ Alexander.
Q&A: Alexandra Vasti, Author of ‘Ne’er Duke Well’
Elise Dumpleton·Writers Corner·July 22, 2024·3 min read
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We chat with author Alexandra Vasti about the steamy Regency romp Ne’er Duke Well, which follows Lady Selina who is determined to find the Duke of Stanhope the perfect wife—the only problem is she’s starting to think that might be her.
Hi, Alexandra! Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself?
Hello! Thank you so much for having me. I’m a British literature professor who lives in New Orleans (aka the best city in the world and the hometown of the hero of Ne’er Duke Well!).
When did you first discover your love for writing and stories?
I’ve been reading romance since I was eleven years old, when my mom handed me Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught. I’ve always loved historical romance, and I decided to finally try my hand at writing it when I finished my PhD at Columbia in 2019.
Quick lightning round! Tell us:
The first book you ever remember reading: I have no idea the first, but I remember being obsessed with the Thoroughbred books as a kid. Maybe I started writing historical romance so I could include a lot of horses?
The one that made you want to become an author: Outlander! Which I read at a shockingly young age, at which point it permanently rearranged my DNA.
The one that you can’t stop thinking about: Flirting with Disaster by Naina Kumar, which comes out in January!! It’s sexy, angsty, and divine.
Your latest novel, Ne’er Duke Well, is out July 23rd! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?
Sexy, rompy, whimsical, loving, fierce
What can readers expect?
Ne’er Duke Well is about Peter Kent, a radical American upstart who unexpectedly becomes a duke. In order to gain custodianship of his siblings, he must marry respectably—so for help, he turns to the capable Lady Selina Ravenscroft. But disaster strikes when sparks fly between Peter and Selina—because Selina secretly runs an erotic library for women and is definitely not a suitable bride.
Where did the inspiration for Ne’er Duke Well come from?
This book’s inspiration was all Selina Ravenscroft! I had a very clear sense of this prickly, hyper-competent, secretly soft-hearted woman, determined to fix the way that her society kept young women in ignorance. I was also thinking a lot about book banning and how important it is for young people to be able to access information about sex, gender, and sexuality.
Were there any moments or characters you really enjoyed writing or exploring?
Peter has a complicated relationship with his half siblings, and I loved writing the slow coming-together of their family unit. I also really enjoyed writing all the ways that his sister repeatedly roasts him over the course of the book.
And I thoroughly enjoyed writing about Selina’s expansive sexual knowledge from her library, which doesn’t always work in practice the way she imagined it in theory. This is a furniture-breaking kind of book, haha.
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What do you love about the romance genre as a reader and writer?
I think romance can be really radical in the ways that it centers love and joy, particularly for people who aren’t often envisioned as romantic heroes. Historical romance in particular I think allow us to look at contemporary issues in new ways—like the importance of information access discussed in Ne’er Duke Well, which is set in 1815. On a lighter note, I also love how fun romance can be!
What’s next for you?
My next book, Earl Crush, comes out on January 21, 2025. It’s the story of Lydia Hope-Wallace, one of the side characters from Ne’er Duke Well. She’s a wallflower heiress who’s secretly been corresponding with an impoverished earl for the past few years, and the book begins when she shows up on his doorstep and proposes marriage. Unfortunately, it turns out that his brother has been catfishing her for the past few years, and the real earl has no idea who she is.
Lastly, what books have you enjoyed so far this year and are there any that you can’t wait to get your hands on?
Two of my favorite reads so far this year are You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian (a gorgeous 1960-set queer historical about a baseball player in a slump and the definitely-not-sports reporter assigned to cover his season) and A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell (a romance about a bicycle shop owner and a botanist that thoughtfully explores trans identities in the Victorian period). And I’m really looking forward to reading The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava and The Earl Who Isn’t by Courtney Milan when they release later this year!
Vasti, Alexandra EARL CRUSH St. Martin's Griffin (Fiction None) $18.00 1, 21 ISBN: 9781250910967
Proposing to the wrong earl leads to the right love match.
Those in London society who have met Miss Lydia Hope-Wallace know her only as a painfully shy, absurdly wealthy spinster. That's because almost no one knows that she's also responsible for the radical pamphlets published by her anonymous alter ego, "H," on topics like universal suffrage and the right to divorce--not even the Earl of Strathrannoch, with whom H has been corresponding for several years. As a result, things are a bit awkward when she sneaks north to Scotland to propose to the Earl, only to find, when she arrives at his castle, that he actually doesn't know Lydia or H, and someone else has been writing to her under his name. Arthur Baird, the earl, quickly realizes that his brother, Davis, has been masquerading as him. Though in her embarrassment Lydia tries to escape, the unexpected chaos of a stampeding herd of zebras provides her with a chance to reconsider, and she decides to help Arthur figure out the mystery behind his brother's behavior. They are almost immediately attracted to each other, and though Arthur is loathe to get involved with a woman he thinks belongs to his brother, circumstances soon lead them to pretend to be newlyweds, which leads to a series of red-hot encounters and allows both to imagine what it might be like to actually marry. This sequel toNe'er Duke Well (2024) brings more political intrigue and suspense to the world of the woman-run Belvoir's Library, with a similar heat level and comedic sensibility. Though the plot is a bit disjointed, the almost-slow-burn chemistry between Arthur and Lydia--and the scorching scenes that follow--keep the pages turning. With the help of a lovely Scottish backdrop (and accents), Vasti's fans, as well as those looking for a post-Bridgerton story, will be pleased.
A Regency with old-school charm and newfangled sensibilities.
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* Earl Crush.
By Alexandra Vasti.
Jan. 2025. 352p. St. Martin's/Griffin, paper, $18
(9781250910967); e-book, $12.99 (9781250910974).
Following several failed seasons on the marriage market, heiress Lydia Hope-Wallace has spent the last three years writing subversive political pamphlets and corresponding with fellow subversive Earl of Strathrannoch in Scotland. She decides on an idea that would benefit them both: she'll help her pen pal with his crumbling estate, and he'll marry her in a marriage of convenience. Only when she arrives, proposing marriage, the Earl, Arthur, has absolutely no idea who she is. It turns out that it was his brother writing to her all this time--and the real earl will need her help if they're going to track him down. As they work together, they encounter both unexpected feelings and an espionage plot that they have to stop. Lydia impresses Arthur with her quick wit and bravery, and they both have relatable self-doubt and family baggage to overcome. This historical spy caper has plenty of sexy fun and terrific banter, all in a fast-moving plot. Fans of Amanda Quick (The Bride Wore White, 2023) may also enjoy this one.
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Alessio, Amy. "Earl Crush." Booklist, vol. 121, no. 5-6, Nov. 2024, p. 32. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A829739816/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=7637e066. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
Earl Crush
Alexandra Vasti. Griffin, $18 trade paper (352p) ISBN 978-1-250-91096-7
Vasti follows Ne'er Duke Well with another fiery and delightful Regency. Lydia Hope-Wallace, a writer of radical political pamphlets, shows up on the earl of Strathrannoch's doorstep in Scotland after three years of pleasant and enriching correspondence to propose a marriage of convenience. Unfortunately, the earl, Arthur, has no idea who she is. It turns out Lydia was corresponding with Arthur's flighty younger brother, Davis, who has absconded with a rifle scope prototype that Arthur invented. Arthur fears the prototype will be put to nefarious purposes, and Lydia agrees to help him find Davis, though their ferocious attraction to one another makes their search more complicated. Serious subjects, like the Highland Clearances and a potential political assassination, lurk in the background, but much of the foreground action has the feel of a caper, rife with lighthearted misunderstandings and clever set pieces. Meanwhile, when Lydia and Arthur finally give into their intense attraction, showers of sparks fly. This is a winner. Agent: Jessica Alvarez, BookEnds Literary. (Jan.)
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"Earl Crush." Publishers Weekly, vol. 271, no. 36, 23 Sept. 2024, p. 39. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A810712151/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=a0ad110d. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
Vasti, Alexandra. Earl Crush. St. Martin's Griffin. Jan. 2025.352p. ISBN 9781250910967. pap. $18. HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Vasti sets her second novel in the same world as her debut, Ne'er Duke Well, featuring recurring characters but also crafting an entirely new storyline, delightfully turning the erotic circulating library of her first novel into a hub of espionage. Heiress Lydia Hope-Wallace, who often becomes overwhelmed in social situations, has for years found solace through her correspondence with Arthur Baird, the Earl of Strathrannoch, as the two discuss her radical political ideas. When she learns that Arthur is in dire need of money, she decides to travel to Scotland and propose a deal--her fortune for his hand in marriage. However, when she arrives at his castle door, she encounters a stranger. It has not been Arthur writing to her, but his brother--who now seems to have stolen a highly advanced rifle scope and disappeared for nefarious purposes. Lydia and Arthur join forces to find him and along the way discover that they are involved in a dangerous game of spies. VERDICT Vasti's second novel is a highly enjoyable read, filled with deft characterization and dialogue, an interesting plot, and an abundance of good feelings.--Neal Wyatt
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Wyatt, Neal. "Vasti, Alexandra. Earl Crush." Library Journal, vol. 149, no. 9, Sept. 2024, p. 75. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A808228704/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=fb342340. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
Vasti, Alexandra NE'ER DUKE WELL St. Martin's Griffin (Fiction None) $18.00 7, 23 ISBN: 9781250910943
An American duke tangles with an erotic bookseller disguised as a proper English lady.
Though he was born and raised in New Orleans, Peter Kent has unexpectedly become the Duke of Stanhope. He's enjoyed getting a chance to lecture his new peers in the House of Lords about the urgent necessity of abolishing slavery in all British colonies, but he still longs for his old life. When he learns that his father had two unacknowledged illegitimate children--12-year-old Lu and 10-year-old Freddie--he sees a chance to use his new authority for something positive, but he's told that if he wants to become their legal guardian, it would help to be married to an "impeccable" lady. Enter Lady Selina Ravenscroft--not to marry, but to be his matchmaker. She can't possibly marry him, no matter how attractive she finds him, because her secrets would ruin his reputation even further. First, she's the secret power behind Belvoir's Library, "the most popular circulating library in England." And as if a lady earning money from trade isn't bad enough, Belvoir's has a popular underground business putting out seditious and salacious publications, including those included in the Venus catalog, a ladies-only collection with a "combination of radical philosophy, erotic memoirs, and titillating novels." Unfortunately, Selina's attempts at matchmaking fail when she and Peter, their burgeoning attraction getting the better of them, are caught in an indiscreet moment. Though their hasty marriage gets off to a steamy start, Selina's secrets are suddenly on the verge of being made public, and their coupling might need to end as quickly as it began. Using wit and a bookish, rom-com sensibility, Vasti has built a charming new Regency series around Belvoir's Library. And spicy, too--though Selina's a virgin when she marries Peter, she's also an erotica fangirl, and all their intimate scenes would be right at home in Belvoir's Venus catalog. Though the plot is uneven in places, the genuine humor and solid character development will keep readers turning the pages.
A sparkling launch to a promising new Regency series set at a woman-run library.
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Ne'er Duke Well
Alexandra Vasti. Griffin, $18 trade paper
(352p) ISBN 978-1-250-91094-3
An American in London pairs with a seemingly respectable lady with a licentious secret in the captivating first Belvoir's Library Regency from Vasti (the Halifax Hellions series). New Orleans native Peter Kent never expected to inherit a British dukedom, but now that he has, he's determined to use the position to care for his recently discovered young half siblings. Kent faces some hurdles to becoming their guardian, however, due to his foreign status and outspoken views on abolition. Kent turns to his only ally, the esteemed Lady Selina Ravenscroft, to improve his standing in British society and find a suitable wife. Selina quickly realizes that she herself is the best candidate for the marriage of convenience--but she has a secret: she is the purveyor of a clandestine library of pornographic literature to enlighten and titillate her fellow society women. If the truth comes out, it could destroy both her and Kent's reputations and snuff out their burgeoning mutual attraction. The plot feels fresh and exciting with tension and tenderness stemming from Selina's dual identity and Kent's dedication to his tween siblings. As hot as it is heartfelt, this will have historical romance fans swooning. Agent Jessica Alvarez, Bookends Literary. (July)
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"Ne'er Duke Well." Publishers Weekly, vol. 271, no. 18, 6 May 2024, p. 36. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A799108210/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=dc70972e. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
Vasti, Alexandra. Ne'er Duke Well. St. Martin's Griffin. Jul. 2024. 352p. ISBN 9781250910943. pap. $18. HISTORICAL ROMANCE
DEBUT Orderly, proper, on-top-of-it-all Lady Selina Ravenscroft has much to do. She must organize most of the ton, there are plenty of matchmaking duties to undertake, letters to her grieving brother to write—and erotic novels to order for her clandestine, anonymous, and very popular circulating library for women. When Peter Kent, the new, and a bit bumbling, Duke of Stanhope returns to London from New Orleans, she is happy to correspond about him, but less inclined to be involved with him—until he turns to her for help. He needs aid with his young siblings—both keeping them in line (his sister in particular is heading directly to the scandal pages by way of jail), helping them feel loved, and gaining custody of them to start with. Good thing Selina knows everyone and how to solve everything—but she cannot seem to fix the problem of her own heart, which she begins to lose to the endearing duke.
VERDICT: Vasti deftly builds a lovely world to set her story, full of endearing characters to cheer for, born and found families, plenty of good feeling, and details of libraries, book covers, and catalogues.—Neal Wyatt
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