Romance
Description
Bookish Arabella Bromley never gave a fig for society’s
rules—until her sister ran off with a man below her station. Now
Arabella is desperate to restore her family’s ruined reputation to favor
amongst the ton. She’ll have to marry quickly and well. But in
order to carry off her plan, Arabella needs a duke… and she has just the
rakish fellow in mind.
The Duke of Whittsley has an
ungentlemanly tendency to disregard the rules. Unfortunately, a sense of
mischief doesn’t excuse a high-ranking noble from family
duty—especially where it concerns producing a son. And that’s where he
can’t quite resist Arabella’s distinctly outrageous plan: if he saves
her family, she’ll give him an heir.
Now the deal’s been struck.
They have one year to achieve their goals and ten iron-clad rules to
keep them on track. Like long, scorching kisses and ensuring they’re
both exquisitely satisfied. And the only thing that could ruin their plan is the one thing they never planned on: love.
5 STARS
How did I feel about this book in one word? Delightful. I grinned right along with Silas, the duke at their outrageously funny first meeting and bargaining session. I found the whole book delightful especially Silas and Arabella's non-courting courtship. Over time Silas observed that Ari as he called her might be shy but she had a backbone of steel. She also was able to make him laugh which was something he hadn't been doing a whole lot of. In fact dealing with Ari was the most fun he'd had in a long time. The ten rules also made things interesting.
Arabella really wasn't like the society desiring woman that most women were. She really had more guts, heart and loved her peace and quiet. Oh and books, plenty of books and time to read them. She really had to push herself to meet the requirements that she helped draft.
There is of course some emotional drama that stirs things way up. However, the H.E.A. with a sweet Epilogue winds everything up.
" I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book through Netgalley. And these are my honest opinions about it.”
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