Miss Poppy Summers is determined to keep her family’s fishing business afloat. Her poor widowed father has fallen ill, and her foolhardy brother has moved to London, leaving her precious little time to read or pursue her own dreams. But she’ll do anything for her family, so she cheerfully spends mornings in her rowboat, casting her nets. The very last thing Poppy expects or wants to find tangled in them is a dangerously attractive man. Especially one with a head wound—who’s convinced he’s a duke.
AND A DUKE OUT OF WATER
Andrew Keane is the Duke of Hawking, but he’s having the devil of a time convincing his fiery-haired rescuer of that fact. The truth is he came to the seaside resort of Bellehaven Bay to escape his life in London. Unfortunately, someone in Bellehaven wants to kill him—and he intends to find out who. He implores Poppy to tend to his injuries and hide him on her beach, reasoning it will be easier to find his attacker if that man assumes Keane is already dead. She wants no part of the scheme but can’t refuse the generous sum he offers in exchange for food and shelter while he recovers. It’s a mutually beneficial business arrangement…nothing more.
ARE ABOUT TO MAKE WAVES
Under Poppy’s care, Keane regains his strength—and a sense of purpose. As they work together to solve the puzzle of his would-be murderer, he’s dazzled by her rapier wit and adventurous spirit; she’s intrigued by his mysterious air and protective streak. Though Poppy’s past gives her every reason to mistrust someone like Keane, the seawalls around her heart crumble in the storm of their passion. But when clues hint at the prime suspect in Keane’s attempted murder, Poppy must decide where her loyalties lie. Torn between the world she’s always known and the one she’s always dreamed of, she’ll need true love for a shot at her fairytale ending.
One Duke Down by Anna Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
I really enjoyed Poppy and Keane's story. There was plenty of adventure and it kept the story moving at a good pace. I liked all the moments they get to spend together away from everyone getting to know each other better.
Miss Poppy Summers has kept the family fishing business afloat. Her father has been ill and her brother moved to London. Leaving Poppy with very little time to do the things she loves. While she's out one-morning casting nets, she finds a deliciously attractive man washed up on shore and tangled in her nets. He's wounded and claiming to be a duke.
Andrew Keane is the Duke of Hawking, even if the fiery redhead doesn't believe him. Aware that someone tried to hurt him he convinces Poppy to help him. He wants to remain hidden thinking it will be easier to figure out who wants him dead. At first, Poppy refuses to go along with his scheme but they are finally able to come to an agreement.
Under Poppy's care, Keane is able to regain his strength. As they work together to narrow down who his attacker could be Poppy finds herself drawn to Keane. But the hurt she suffered in the past means it's hard for her to trust him. They belong to different worlds but Keane will do everything he can to make sure Poppy knows how he really feels.
Thank you so much to the author and St. Martins Press for this ARC to review.
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Sounds good. Thanks for sharing.
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