Review: Ten Rules for Marrying a Duke by Michelle McLean

Synopsis

Bookish Arabella Bromley never gave a fig for society’s rules—until her sister ran off with a man below her station. Now Arabella is desperate to restore her family’s ruined reputation to favor amongst the ton. She’ll have to marry quickly and well. But in order to carry off her plan, Arabella needs a duke… and she has just the rakish fellow in mind.

The Duke of Whittsley has an ungentlemanly tendency to disregard the rules. Unfortunately, a sense of mischief doesn’t excuse a high-ranking noble from family duty—especially where it concerns producing a son. And that’s where he can’t quite resist Arabella’s distinctly outrageous plan: if he saves her family, she’ll give him an heir.

Now the deal’s been struck. They have one year to achieve their goals and ten iron-clad rules to keep them on track. Like long, scorching kisses and ensuring they’re both exquisitely satisfied. And the only thing that could ruin their plan is the one thing they never planned on: love.

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My favorite kind of books are the ones that keep me up late at night, and this is one such story. I loved the main characters so much that I couldn't get enough of their story. I wanted it to keep going on and on. It's a delightful read; sweet, romantic, and heartwarming kind of story. I enjoyed reading it a lot and would recommend it to all fans of historical romance. Especially if you love the trope marriage of convenience.

Arabella Bromley is everything a perfect historical heroine should be. She loves to read, she is bold but also cares about society's rules, she knows how to go after what she wants but is cautious enough not to hurt anyone in the process, and most of all she is a kind and generous woman who doesn't believe in fairy tales. So, is it any surprise that she gets her very own fairy-tale-kind-of romance?

And the Duke of Whittsley is just the perfect sort of hero for her. He is considerate but doesn't like to show it, he cares about family obligations but will never admit it out loud, he is humorous, and even if he doesn't share her passion for reading, he cares enough to indulge her thirst for books. So, is it any wonder that he falls for the bookish Ari?

I adored the two of them as a couple and that made this book so much more special for me.

P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley.