A review by la_petite_nicole
My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid

4.0

This was my first book I’ve read from Stacy Reid and it made me laugh and cry and bing read it all in a day. I know, don’t judge a book by its cover but I wasn’t expecting the amount of depth in this book.

This regency era novel is about a few “decrepit 23 year old” friends that have been around the dating scene for a few seasons and know it’s not going to get any better for them. So instead of being “wallflowers”, they all decide to take life into their own hands and do something “wickedly daring” that they would never dream of. Which leads to Katherine (Kitty) to start a rumor that she is the reclusive dukes new fiancée. Starting this rumor in hopes that she can help her younger sisters find suitable matches to save their family from ruin. This certain Duke has disappeared from society for the last 6 years after an accident causes disabilities, but finds out about this rumored engagement and becomes curious. I won’t say anything more but this book was both well written and heartwarming. Loved it ♥️