The Discerning Gentleman's Guide (Mills & Boon Historical)

Bennett Montague, sixteenth Duke of Aveley, is seeking the perfect bride. He’s narrowed his search to five worthy ‘Potentials’…until the arrival of his aunt’s companion unravels his carefully laid plans. Having fought for everything she has, Amelia Mansfield is incensed by Bennett’s wife selection methods. But as she’s forced to spend time in his company, she begins to see another side to Bennett – and that man is infinitely more tantalising and enticing Amelia has suffered & ended up, with her mother in the workhouse. She worked hard to earn a living after her mother died. My heart bled for her sufferings but I admired her grit & determination. I was drawn in from the first page with the annoying passages from Bennett's guide & my enjoyment didn't falter. This book had everything for an enthralling read, a pompous Duke who starts to doubt everything, a feisty outspoken heroine & delightful secondary characters , I loved Uncle George & Lovett. I also loved some of the very British expressions eg Amelia was all of aquiver when she met Bennett. Bennett appearing for his evening meal at the stroke of seven had me chuckling. However the locking of horns between Bennett & Amelia was the icing on the cake - brilliant My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read