Author: Sabrina Jeffries
Publish Date: May 31st, 2022
Publisher: Zebra
Source: Huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC for review!
Self-made civil engineer Geoffrey Brookhouse has unexpectedly inherited the dukedom of Grenwood. But he has a secret that could ruin his family. Hoping to save his timid sister from that fate, he seeks to marry her off to a respectable, protective gentleman. With the London Season imminent, Geoffrey hires Elegant Occasions to orchestrate her debut. Yet Lady Diana Harper, spirited fashion expert, proves more than he bargained for. Suddenly, Geoffrey’s sister is emerging from her shell, and he is beleaguered with social invitations and gossip! Worse, Diana is attempting to transform him into a presentable duke—when all he really wants is to win her heart...Diana doesn’t know what to make of the handsome, disheveled duke. The man bristles at the very idea that his fashion faux pas might spoil his sister’s chances. Yet Geoffrey’s stubbornness simply inspires Diana to ruffle his feathers—by setting him on a course of self-improvement. Although there’s something endearing, even irresistible about his flaws, can a man who hates the ton tolerate a woman who makes her living catering to them? Little does either know that they have more in common than they suspect—and that two can create a society all their own...
Penelope's Review
This is the first book in a promising new regency romance by Sabrina Jeffries. After her parent's scandalous divorce ruins any prospects for Diana and her younger sister, the two girls, along with their already married older sister, decide to start Elegant Occasions - a party planning service for the ton. When Geoffrey enlists their services for his sister, Rosabel, he meets Diana and our story goes from there.
Geoffrey is a gruff character, unused to the ways of the ton since his dukedom was thrust upon him entirely unexpectedly. Honestly, I kind of liked his disdain for the ton while also appreciating his ability to modify his opinions when necessary. Diana was strong and independent, and though the gossip surrounding her family did affect her, I liked her attitude in regards to moving forward and forging her own place in society.
In terms of their relationship... I did and didn't like it. It had it's moments where I thought they were the sweetest match ever and then there were times when I felt less invested. The marriage issue was sort of hard to follow... they wanted to get married, but he didn't, then she didn't but he did... but also didn't at the same time... it was a little annoying to be honest. I actually loved Geoffrey's sister Rosabel! She was fun and I actually really enjoyed her parts!
Overall, the plot of the book is pretty good, and the main characters on their own were good, but I wasn't in love with the romance. I'm happy about how things turned out, and it wasn't a bad read by any means, just not one of my favorites. That being said, I will continue the series to see what becomes of Diana's sisters!
Rating: 3/5 Devils!
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