The Devil's Own Duke

I'd say that this one was a 60/40 split for me. For the most part I genuinely enjoyed it but I did have some issues with it. To start I found the story fun and easy to read. In my opinion there was quite a bit implausibility in play here. Somethings I found could simply ignore or let go but others though really bugged me. Despite that detail, I liked the characters and enjoyed their chemistry. This is my volitional, forthright review.

After the death of the family's last male heir, Hetty wants her father to remarry and produce a son so the ducal estates won't revert to the crown. Hetty has devoted her life to the vineyards on her father's land and is on the brink of making a breakthrough. Then, gaming house owner Ash shows up claiming to be the long-lost ducal heir. Her father suggests Hetty marry Ash to unite the family. Can she convince Ash to let her keep her vineyards? This Regency romp is lively, fun, and a little outrageous, if not particularly plausible. I enjoyed the characters a lot. The information about wine-making was interesting and well done. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

All she wanted was to make the vineyards her mother had nurtured a success. Oh and get her father married off to a lady who had money that could be invested in their estate.... Hopefully provide a male heir to inherit! Simple? Oh no, her father, a Duke was being rather difficult. He was focused on one goal. To dance with the daughter of the duke and become the heir to his dukedom. Yes, he was a gambler and this would be his biggest win. As the owner of a gambling den, a notorious one, he would gain the ability to snub his nose at the aristocracy and achieve his goals. To seemingly mismatched characters, she a bluestocking devoted to making the wine made from the estate be able to support it and he, a boy who grew up with a very difficult life, a rake and gambler who is really a bit scandalous! Take the journey to find love and enjoy the ride in this second of the fun series!