A new duke and a woman with a secret in her past get a second chance at love.
Robert Rothmere is hiding a past no duke should have endured, but he's not hiding it well enough. Sooner or later, his enemies will learn that he spent years locked away at a private asylum. To get their hands on his wealth, they'll try to send him right back to his worst nightmares. If Robert is to foil their schemes, he needs to marry a perfectly proper, blessedly boring, deadly dull duchess, immediately—and he knows exactly which quietly delightful lady he'd love to entrust with that role.
Lady Constance Wentworth has cultivated a reputation for utter forgettability. She never speaks out of turn (in public), never has a daring thought (that she admits aloud), and never comes close to courting scandal... as far as anybody knows. Her path crossed Robert's years ago, though, and she's never forgotten the extraordinary lengths he traveled to keep her safe when she hadn't a friend in the world. She longs to be his demure duchess...but little does he know that to marry her would be utter madness.
At first glance Robert Rothmere and Constance Wentworth appear to be an unlikely couple. An act of kindness brought them together during a difficult time in their lives. The bond between them intrigued me and drew me into the story immediately.
Robert and Constance’s story is exquisitely written. I loved that the couple gave each other courage and strength when they most needed it. Robert is a kind man-he thinks of everyone and their feelings before his own. Constance’s love and support toward Robert never wavered-she unequivocally believed in him. I loved that Constance and Robert brought color into each other’s lives. Robert’s walled garden and its beautiful array of colors delighted Constance. Robert admired Constance’s art ; the sketches, the colors and perspective.
The Truth about Dukes is an emotional, character driven novel. Robert Rothmere is truly a swoon worthy hero. His love for Constance is the heart and soul of the story. Robert has to overcome several obstacles to help Constance. Grace Burrowes wove in a perfectly paced side story filled with small town drama which threatened the couple’s happiness. Each of the secondary characters adds to the story line. I loved that Stephen Wentworth was featured in this story and I am patiently waiting for his story to be told.
I highly recommend The Truth About Dukes. Robert and Constance’s love story will tug at your hearts strings. I felt the romance, the love, the anguish and the joy in this thought provoking story.
Reviewed by Susan Gorman
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