A Scot to the Heart
Desperately Seeking Duke
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4.3 • 93 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
The second book in the clever, sexy Desperately Seeking
Duke series from USA Today bestselling and RITA award–winning author
Caroline Linden.
An Officer and a Scotsman
Captain Andrew St. James always knew he came from a noble family, but his branch grew far from the wealth and status. Nothing shocks him more than learning that he now stands as heir presumptive to his distant cousin the Duke of Carlyle. There is much for Drew to learn and adjust to—but first he goes home to Edinburgh, to tell his mother and three sisters of their startling good fortune.
A Lady and a Temptress
Ilsa Ramsay yearns for some adventure and fun, not another husband. When she discovers the handsome soldier who sweeps her off her feet for a rollicking dance is her friend’s brother, soon to be an English duke, she tells herself he’s not for her, no matter how tempting he is. But one impulsive kiss, then another, and another… says otherwise.
An Irresistible Attraction
Drew means to marry a respectable, dignified Englishwoman—a very proper future duchess. The spirited Ilsa is none of that. Still, when she’s caught in a dangerous scandal, he leaps to her aid without hesitation. And neither family duty nor future obligation can make them ignore what’s in both their hearts.
Customer Reviews
An heir to a dukedom
An heir to a dukedom.
Is most definitely in want of a wife. I really enjoyed Drew, an army captain, who has suddenly become an heir to a dukedom. He's responsible. decent, takes care and supports his mother and three sisters. I liked that his first thought was what a most unexpected change in fortune would mean for his sisters' futures. First item on the list? Find a suitable wife.
One kiss later, he's smitten with IIsa, who is a mystery to him, first her identity and then her character.
Recommend.
4.5
Very slow start
Slow moving, insipid , with a very late set of plot twists that improve. The characters lack substance and logic.
Satisfying Sequel
This is the second book in the Desperately Seeking Duke series, but stands alone just fine. Drew, our hero, has just found out that he is next in line for a dukedom, through a distant relationship to the current duke, who is an aging invalid with no children. He returns home to Scotland to see his mother and sisters, and convey this news, when he meets Ilsa, a young and slightly scandalous widow. Very satisfying misunderstandings and mayhem ensue to carry their story forward, as usually happens! While I feel that Ilsa's background could have been explored a little more, the story flows well and I very much enjoyed it. I look forward to the third book, and also to the upcoming novella featuring Ilsa's friend Agnes (who is also Drew's sister) and Drew's friend Felix. I would also enjoy stories about Drew's other sisters.