The Duke Says I Do
Anna Campbell
Historical Romance
She’s impossible – and everything he wants!
In a world that doesn’t care, Lady Portia Frain dedicates herself to rescuing mistreated animals. When the bully who runs a dogfighting ring threatens her, the Duke of Granville is her only hope – and the last man she wants to turn to. Not only is he the suitor her sister jilted under scandalous circumstances, he’s also, in her words, “the most boring man in Britain.”
Except it turns out, now she’s forced into his company, the duke isn’t nearly as boring as she thought. Especially in close quarters. Very close quarters…
Alaric Dempster, Duke of Granville, never wants to encounter another Frain again as long as he lives. They’re nothing but trouble, including his former fiancée Juliet and her featherbrained sister Portia.
But when London’s perfect gentleman stumbles upon Portia in a dangerous confrontation, honor requires him to step in, whatever his opinion of the lady in question. Things should end there, but instead Granville’s orderly existence disintegrates into a shambles of secrets and kisses and far, far too much Portia Frain. Although, to his irritation, he’s forgetting how much she annoys him and remembering how beautiful she is. It’s a devil of a dilemma for a duke determined to keep his distance – and his sanity.
Portia and the duke are the worst possible match – which means they might just be perfect for each other!
Uncaged Review: In this book, the fourth Duke of Granville, Alaric Dempster, always did the right thing; he was known to the world as a perfect gentleman or, rather to Miss Portia Frain, a stuffed shirt. In fact, Granville was originally betrothed to her sister, Juliet, but with everything, Alaric handled things with grace and dexterity. Portia always seems to mess everything up. When Portia saves a dog from harm, Alaric comes to her rescue, not only saving Portia but the dog too. Of course, when Alaric kisses Portia, everything changes between them. Pretty soon, a kiss leads to more and Portia really doesn’t want to give up her freedom. The more Alaric spends with Portia, the harder it is to show that he just doesn’t care, but the attraction that he feels for her will not diminish either. Before long, Alaric wanted to spend every waking moment with Portia. Now he just has to convince her to be his or risk losing everything he holds dear.
Okay, I was a bit apprehensive about reading this book, because it is the fourth book in the series and I believe that I will have a hard time connecting with the characters because I don’t know who they are. Well, even though this is later on in the series, I still enjoyed the story! So, no you don’t have to read the other books just to understand this one, but I still will because I am so curious about everyone and I just want to meet the rest of the Frain’s and how Alaric became who he is. This isn’t your mother’s regency, so if you want that, don’t expect that. This is hot and steamy with lots of sexy bits thrown in and a lovable mutt that takes a starring role too. The book with its many different plot twists just made me smile at Portia’s knack for getting into trouble and making everyone like animals. Alaric was all proper and untouchable, but when it came to Portia ruining his consummate world, he failed miserably. Ms. Anna Campbell has me hooked with her sexy historicals and now has a devoted reader in me! Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst
4.5 Stars
