ARC Review: Fortune Favors the Duke (The Cambridge Brotherhood #1) by Kristin Vayden
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Series: The Cambridge Brotherhood #1
Author: Kristin Vayden
Published December 28th 2021 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Goodreads Synopsis
The new Duke has a proper scandal brewing.
Quinton Errington is perfectly happy teaching at Cambridge, with his elder brother carrying the duties of being the Duke of Wesley. But when a trip to celebrate Wesley's last week of bachelorhood ends in tragedy, Quinton, who becomes the Duke of Wesley, would give anything to have his brother back.
Now, under the most heartbreaking circumstances, Wesley's would-be bride, Catherine Greatheart, is left wanting. Her only protection left, her grandmother, has fallen ill, and Catherine has nowhere left to turn but to the family she was so close to being part of. The new Duke is kind, and she could use a friend who understands what she's going through.
Between learning how to be the head of his family's estate, mourning his brother, and trying not to fall in love with his late-brother's fiancée, Quinton will need some help—and it's a good thing he's not alone.
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via Edelweiss. This in no way impacted on my view.
For Quinton Errington, he was more than happy to leave the responsibilities of the dukedom to his elder brother, and instead spend his time as a professor at Cambridge. But when his brother dies just days before his wedding, and Quinton is proclaimed the new Duke of Wesley, he needs to leave his days at Cambridge behind, and look after his family - including his would-be sister in law, Catherine. So close to having a family and stability, other than her ill grandmother, Catherine is now floundering with what to do. Having no one left to turn to other than Quinton, she needs his support, and both mourn together. The time they spend in each other's company, getting to know one another, and rely on each other, they realise that though this was a situation no one would ever wish for, it may have been the best thing to ever happen to them.
I really enjoyed this book, particularly the way in which Quinton and Catherine relied on each other. Quinton's late brother was much mourned, which was lovely to read, and I think that he would have been happy to see his brother and Catherine fall in love. The couple mourn together, and the way they can be themselves with each other, and share the good and the bad moments was great for their relationship. Catherine's grandmother, Lady Greatheart was a gem, as were the other secondary characters, who I hope we'll see more of in the future books. A really enjoyable start to a new series!
Dates Read:
April 24-27, 2022
Rating
4 Stars
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