A Duke by Scot by Amy Jarecki Book Review

 

Title: A Duke by Scot
Author: Amy Jarecki
Publish Date: October 19th, 2021
Publisher: Oliver Heber Books
Source: Huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a review copy!

It is one thing to defy convention…but quite another to completely thwart it in the pursuit of insatiable desire.

His Grace, Martin MacGalloway, has well-earned the reputation as the most celebrated rake on the entire isle of Britain. But upon his father’s sudden death, he heads for Scotland where he finds his inheritance in a shambles, his sisters without prospects, and his brothers relying on his patronship—and he’s not about to conquer his problems alone.

Penniless, Lady Julia St. Vincent has no choice but to dress as a man and accept a position as steward to the Duke of Dunscaby. But when she meets His Grace, she’s not expecting him to be dashing, charming, or utterly enchanting. And the more time she spends with the duke, the more difficult it is to ignore the flickers of passion smoldering in her heart.

Martin instantly develops a fondness for the wee man. While they work together to rebuild the Dunscaby dynasty, they travel to London where Martin takes it upon himself to introduce his sheltered steward to the world of manly pursuits. Julia falls from one mortifyingly compromising situation to another as she pines for a duke she can never have…until an old friend invites her to a masque. And there, it takes but one kiss for Martin to stop at nothing in his pursuit of the mysterious woman who has captured his very soul.

Penelope's Review

This is my first book by this author, and I'm excited to say that I quite enjoyed it! The premise was unique, yet had all of the regency elements that I love. I found it well written, with a good pace that kept me engaged the whole time. 

I absolutely adored Julia/Jules - she was a resourceful, intelligent female lead full of grit and determination. Despite her financial situation not being her fault, she took on the responsibility of saving her and her father from ruin by donning men's clothing and taking a job as a steward for the Duke of Dunscaby, Martin. Martin himself took on the burden of responsibility in a different way when his father dies and he has to take on the reigns of dukedom, leaving his bachelor life behind. 

Given that Julia is acting as Jules, it's no wonder that this book has a fantastic comedic element to it. There were quite a few scenes that had me laughing out loud, and that can only ever be a good thing. Overall, this was a really enjoyable read, with a unique take on regency romance with a dash of Scottish culture. I recommend giving it a try!

Rating: 4/5 Devils!