A Scot to the Heart
Desperately Seeking Duke
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4.3 • 75 Ratings
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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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A Scotsman discovers he's the heir to an English dukedom in Linden's enchanting second Desperately Seeking Duke historical romance (after About a Rogue). Captain Drew St. James is serving in the military when he receives a letter from the Duke of Carlyle's solicitor summoning him to Carlyle Castle. There, the Duchess of Carlyle informs him that he is the heir apparent to the childless duke—but his wicked cousin stands to inherit the title if Drew fails to marry a respectable lady. When Drew travels to his mother's home in Edinburgh to inform his family of his change in circumstances, he becomes smitten with the beautiful Ilsa Ramsay, an idiosyncratic widow who keeps her pet pony in her home. The pair's mutual attraction further ignites at a weeklong house party at Stormont Palace. Ilsa knows Drew needs a proper English bride to be his future duchess and counts herself out of the running. But Drew knows Ilsa is the woman for him and is not easily dissuaded—and when Ilsa's father comes under suspicion of theft, he swoops in to her aid. This swift-moving story has a strong heroine in Ilsa, who is resolute in her quest for happiness. Historical romance fans will adore this sparkling love story.
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.