ARC Review: May The Best Duke Win by Paulia Belgado
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Series: None
Author: Paulia Belgado
Published August 18th 2022 by Mills & Boon
Goodreads Synopsis
She must marry a Duke…
But which one?
American heiress Kate Mason loves being a rail engineer – yet her father is demanding she marry an English aristocrat! Her plan is to accept any noble who’ll allow her to pursue her railway ambitions – until she kisses Sebastian, Duke of Mabury. He is a Duke but the wrong one – he’s shunned society since a family scandal and vowed never to wed at all. So why does being with him feel so right?
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I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
When her father takes her to England, Kate Mason expects it's because he's handing over control of the European side of the business. Instead, her dad wants her to marry an aristocrat, and with her dowry, she should have the pick of the ton. So Kate comes up with a plan: find someone to marry who will let her have her work, and do it quickly. Sebastian, Duke of Mabury, was not in the plan, but kissing him in the garden has awoken something inside her, and she can't seem to forget him.
A quick read, and one which surprised me. I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did, but Kate and Sebastian's story was gripping. I loved how much Kate relished in her work, and the time she had spent with her grandfather. Being in England has scuppered her plans, but she discovers so much more about herself, that it's worth it. Sebastian had suffered in his past marriage, and had vowed that he'd never marry again. Kissing Kate makes him consider the future for once, and as the pair grew to know and understand each other, they explored their vulnerabilities and became better people for it.
Dates Read:
March 23-24, 2023
Rating
3 Stars
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