Christian Vareck, the Duke of Randford, is a celebrated war
hero. He wants nothing to do with his half-brother’s messes, especially the
man’s three widows. One widow insists that Christian help them find a solution
to avoid social ruin. He needs Kat’s assistance to establish a business to
support his soldiers. Christian never imagined he would fall in love with her.
Can Christian overcome his emotional demons? Will Katherine’s secrets destroy
any hope of a future together?
Katherine “Kat” Vareck owns and operates a popular linen
and begging store. She hopes to further her business by winning the contract to
be a royal supplier. After her husband’s untimely death, Kat discovers the cad
had two other wives. She wants to help the women avoid ruination by asking
their brother-in-law, the Duke of Randford, for help. However, Kat’s own past
threatens to destroy everything she has built. Can Katherine put her past to
rest for good? Or will her secrets stand in the way of her future?
Christian is such a sweetheart. He is a man who has been
hurt by his father and stepmother’s cool indifference and wild ways. His gruff
attitude hides a vulnerable heart. I
admire Christian’s determination to help his soldiers, mainly the ones born in
the common case. He is even willing to use his noble influence for their
benefit. What I love the most about Christian is his acceptance of Katherine.
He never looked down on her, once he learned about her background and past.
Also, Christian acknowledges and admires Kat’s business sense.
Katherine is such an inspirational woman. She proves that
a woman does not need a man to succeed in the world. Katherine may have come
from a murky background, but she never allowed that to dictate her future. I
admire Katherine’s ability to build a successful business from nothing,
especially in a male-dominated society. She purposely hires those the public
snubs or looks down on. What I adore the most about Katherine is how she
willingly takes care of the other wives. She could have left them to their own
devices. Instead, she invited them into her home and looked after them.
A DUKE IN TIME is book one in Janna MacGregor’s brand-new
historical romance series, THE WIDOW RULES. This is my first venture in this
author’s works. The story’s premise is what captured my attention. The
trigamist angle is not commonly found in historical romances, especially
amongst the echelon. I plain to check out the author’s backlog once time
permits since I enjoyed her writing style.
A DUKE IN TIME is a captivating tale of two wounded souls
realizing where they truly belong. I have an inkling on who the author plans to
pair Beth Howell with; however, I am looking forward for Constance and
Jonathan’s book first.
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