Winning Back His Duchess
Series: Dollar Duchesses #3
Author: Amanda McCabe
Published March 31st 2022 by Mills & Boon Historical

Goodreads Synopsis
An invitation to Venice…

To save their marriage!

Suggesting divorce to her estranged husband Jamie, Duke of Byson, takes all Rose Wilkins’s courage. Years of distance and heartbreak have taken a toll—she needs a new start. But Jamie won’t hear of divorce, for the scandal alone. His counter-offer: a trip to Venice. Might discovering Venice’s delights together rekindle the still-simmering desire that drew Rose to Jamie as a starry-eyed young American heiress?
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.

For years Rose Wilkins, Duchess of Byson, has been estranged from her husband. Initially a happy marriage, once tragedy struck, and James became more invested in his work and estate, Rose soon realised that she would have to find a place for herself in the world, and is now a shining light in the ton. But, she wants more, and is willing to face scandal by asking for a divorce - but James surprises her, and refuses. James wants to be able to prove to his wife that he deserves a second chance, and offers her a bargain - a trip to Venice to see if they can be together again, and if they can't, he'll sign the divorce papers. Can Rose risk opening her heart up to pain again, for the chance of a happy ending?

I haven't read any of the other books in this series, but that wasn't really necessary. Rose is just one of three American sisters, brought to London for the Season by their ambitious mother, hoping one of them will bag a title. And when all three of them marry dukes, and are named as the 'Dollar Duchesses', they find a place in a society not really willing to welcome them with open arms, but soon embracing their thoughts and ideas. Rose is a darling in the ton, and a lot of people wonder about her estrangement from James, but none are too willing to ask. I liked how James was open about his mistakes and his faults in the relationship, as well as being open to showing his vulnerabilities. Rose was a little wishy-washy, but I feel like the facade she had worn for so long had affected her deeply, and it took her some time to return to her true self. Maybe a little too long in places, Winning Back His Duchess was a nice Regency story, looking at second chances and happy endings.

Dates Read:
March 6-8, 2022

Rating
3 Stars