Fredericka Hale needs a husband, and fast. She’s been caring for her deceased sister’s three young children, and now a childless cousin has petitioned the court for custody. Fredericka is powerless to stop her, but having a husband might sway the ruling. The last thing Fredericka wants is a hurried-up marriage to a man she doesn’t know—much less love, but she’ll do it for the children. So when the handsome Duke of Wyatthaven shows up with a proposal, she accepts. He'll help her, and in return, they’ll lead separate lives. But distance cannot keep them from their powerful attraction.
At the top of his game in London, the Duke of Wyatthaven has no interest in marriage. However, if Wyatt doesn’t marry by week’s end, he’ll lose a sizable inheritance from his grandmother. When Wyatt’s solicitor finds Miss Fredericka Hale, Wyatt considers this little hiccup solved. Miss Hale is lovely, and intelligent. Most importantly, she prefers country life to London, so he’s free to continue his life as usual. But when circumstances force Fredericka and the children to show up at the duke’s door, Wyatt can’t deny he’s always been under her spell. Will the duke give up his bachelor lifestyle and give into the fiery passion growing between them?
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My Review
Yours Truly, The Duke by Amelia Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟I really enjoyed this.
This is a bit of a slow burn but I was enjoying the story so much that it wasn't something I noticed until much later. Fredericka and Wyatt really seemed to balance each other out. And even though their marriage wasn't based on love there was no denying their attraction to one another.
This was a great start to a new series and I can't wait to see who gets the next book.
Fredericka and Wyatt both need spouses like yesterday.
Fredericka wants to keep her nieces and nephew, they've been in her care since her sister's death. She loves them and wants to keep them from further trauma. Her spoiled cousin is used to getting her way and wants to raise the kids herself because she's barren but believes she and her husband can offer the children more stability.
Wyatt's grandmother left a stipulation in her will. He would not inherit her fortune if he's not married by the end of the week. His solicitor has suggested Miss Fredericka. It works perfectly for him. Once they marry they can lead separate lives, she'll have the protection of his title and be able to stay in her country home.
Wyatt is surprised by how lovely and intelligent she is and soon finds himself wanting to spend more time with her and the children.
But he's caught even more off guard when the lady and children show up on his doorstep after Fredericka's cousin insinuates that her marriage might be real.
Thanks so much to the author, St. Martin's, and NetGalley for this ARC to review.
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This sounds delightful!
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