Someday My Duke Will Come (Isle of Synne, #2)
Christina Britton
Lady Clara Ashford's world changed fifteen years ago at the hands of a rogue who took her innocence. Determined never to give into temptation again, she settles into a life as caregiver for her family. With her younger sister recently engaged and about to embark on a life of her own, Clara feels adrift and without purpose―until Quincy, the new Duke of Reigate, arrives on her doorstep in need of a fake fiancée. When Quincy Nesbitt unexpectedly inherits a dukedom, he's determined to do his best by the title. One thing he won't do? Marry a woman he's never met just because she was engaged to his older brother. So, he enlists Lady Clara's help, since he can't marry another when he's engaged to her. But as they pretend for the ton, Quincy finds himself falling for real. Now, he just has to convince Lady Clara to take a chance on him.
Publication Year: 2021
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0A fake engagement between a 31 year old spinster and a reluctant duke, entered into almost accidentally, with a setting on the Isle of Synne, an abandoned house, and a tragic backstory.
The connection and chemistry between the MCs is very good - both have a liking of the other before the fake engagement, which only grows after.. I really like the Isle of Synne location the author has developed, and was charmed by the abandoned mansion that figures into this story. I'm struggling a little because, while this is a lovely and competent story, I wasn't really transported by it. I'm afraid I'm more likely to remember the landscapes and locations described than the plot. This may be an issue on my end rather than the fault of the author.
One thing that bothered me while reading was the excruciatingly slow reveal of the heroine's tragic past. I would have rather known faster so I could have better understood her reactions. Some may wish to check content warnings before reading.
Overall, solid and enjoyable. I'd be happy to read the next in the series.
I received an ARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley.
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