Review courtesy of Romance Junkies
Andrew Keane, the Duke of Hawking, travels to an English
seaside resort town to escape scandal. However, trouble follows him there. Keane
wakes with an aching head and a fiery-haired woman hovering nearby. He plans to
discover the identity of his attacker, but first, he needs his rescuer’s
assistance. Keane cannot ignore his growing curiosity of the beautiful angler,
especially her distrust of the nobility. Will Keane and Poppy figure out his
assailant? Can he convince her to take a chance with him? Or will their
differing social status stand in their way?
Miss Poppy Summers is a fisherman’s daughter. She takes
over the family’s angler business, while caring for her ailing father. Poppy
discovers an unconscious man washed up on the beach and tangled into her nets. She
suspects the man will be nothing but trouble, especially when he claims to be a
duke. Poppy reluctantly agrees to help Andrew Kean find his assailant. She soon
becomes swept up in the adventure and the man. Can Poppy trust Keane with her
heart? Will she dare fight the social barrier dividing them? Or will Keane prove to be like the other
members of the ton?
Keane is a delightful surprise! I could not help but fall
in love with the charming rascal! Keane is a man who has survived his father’s
belittling contempt, but he never allowed it to harden him. I adore Keane’s
generous heart. He would willingly step in and help someone from the working
class against his peers. What I love the most about Keane is that he is not
conceited or pompous. He does not care about class distinction. Keane never
once put on airs around Poppy or disparaged her way of life.
I am thrilled that Poppy received her happily-ever-after.
She deserves it. Poppy has this scrappy personality that I cannot help but
adore! She is not afraid to speak frankly or stand up for herself when
necessary. I understand Poppy’s negative outlook on the nobility. She has
weathered their disdain and superiority all her life; however, she knows there
are a few exceptions. What I love the most about Poppy is her dedication to
family. For all her brother’s flaws and faults, she has never given up on him
or abandoned him. Plus, Poppy sacrificed her dreams for the future to care for
her father.
ONE DUKE DOWN is the second book in Anna Bennett’s
historical romance series, ROGUES TO LOVERS. The story can easily stand alone.
However, I would highly recommend reading the prior book, GIRLS BEFORE EARLS.
It introduces the prominent setting, a charming little seaside town called
Bellehaven Bay. It also shows the sweet friendship between Poppy, Hazel, and
Kitty, plus their secret sisterhood. I love how Kitty and Hazel play important
roles in the story’s development.
ONE DUKE DOWN is a whimsical tale of two people managing
to overcome their social standing to be together. I finished this book in two sittings
because I really did not want to put it down. I wonder if Kitty is the next
Belles to find her special someone. I cannot wait to find out!
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