I received a digital copy of this audiobook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first book by this author but my second recent audiobook with this narrator. Strangely both audiobooks featured independently minded blue stockings who ‘don’t need a man’ but end up marrying a Duke 🤷♀️ However it doesn’t change them they just do more good with their social capital.
Despite these similarities honestly I love this theme and am in no way bothered by some repeat plot points. This one in particular had a very unique introspective moment that I won’t spoil but it really brought home how fragile a woman’s independence was back then and the necessity of pragmatism.
Our hero is an emotionally wounded oldest sibling who’s essentially raised his younger brothers and is a natural caretaker and wants to be able to control everything around him so that he can protect everyone. You don’t always have to be so brave Duke. Let her in. What is it about repressed emotions and vulnerability that is so attractive in a big strong powerful man? No really I’m asking, I have no idea but it checks a box for me every time. Swoon. He doesn’t want to be hurt by love but what he really needs is the love of a good woman. Sign me up.
I thoroughly enjoyed this one. There were many thought provoking moments, some good steam and romance and plenty of heartwarming humor. If you’re a fan of this genre it’s a definite winner.
5/5
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