A review by librarianmillie
The Duke I Tempted by Scarlett Peckham

4.0

I'm changing my review after reading The Earl I Ruined. I really liked this book. There is a lot of angst between Archer and Poppy, but it felt real and understandable. Poppy a woman who has to work hard for everything she has in the world does not want her agency lost by marrying any man, but especially a duke. However, a large scandal forces her to accept Archer's agreement and become his wife. The conflict between the two characters didn't feel overly contrived, and I thought the BDSM aspect was interesting- even if it's not my cup of tea usually. It lost me a little during the last 25%; it was a bit too rushed. Overall though, it was a great read and I am very excited to discover a new voice in historical romance.