Ne’er Duke Well- Review
Ne’er Duke Well
By Alexandra Vasti
Genre: Historical Romance
Series: Belvoir’s Library Trilogy #1
Publisher: Corvus
Publication Date: July 23,2024
Source: Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Description:
Step 1: Find perfect wife
Step 2: Save reputation from ruin
Step 3: Do not, at any cost, fall in love with Selina Ravenscroft
Peter Kent, newly inherited Duke of Stanhope, has developed quite the scandalous reputation – which must be overturned if he is to win the guardianship of his young half siblings.
For help he turns to Lady Selina Ravenscroft, society’s most proper debutante (save one tiny secret…). She suggests courtship and marriage to a lady of unimpeachable character – which due to the aforementioned secret is definitely not Selina herself.
But her matchmaking goes awry when the scorching chemistry between them proves impossible to resist. For the disreputable duke and his unpredictable matchmaker, falling in love might just be the ultimate scandal…
Review:
This is Alexandra Vasti’s first traditionally published book and I’m happy to report, it’s as delightful as her novellas. Peter is an American who recently inherited a dukedom and is trying desperately to win custody of his illegitimate half-siblings. Enter Lady Selina, a duke’s sister who has a history with Peter but is determined to help him. Her plan is to have Peter make a respectable marriage and show the judge that he will be a good guardian to the children. As Peter and Selina spend more time together, the attraction between them grows. However, Selina has a scandalous secret that could threaten everything if they take things farther. This book features funny scenes and excellent side characters, including Peter’s saber wielding younger sister. The passion between Selina and Peter is definitely there and sparks to life. This is a solid story that quickly pulls the reader in and leaves them rooting for the HEA that the characters deserve!
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