The Heiress Gets a Duke by Harper St. George

The Heiress Gets a Duke (The Gilded Age Heiresses #1) by Harper St. George

Release: January 26th, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Berkley
Source: HFVirtual Book Tours
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Even a fortune forged in railroads and steel can’t buy entrance into the upper echelons of Victorian high society—for that, you need a marriage of convenience.

American heiress August Crenshaw has aspirations. But unlike her peers, it isn’t some stuffy British Lord she wants to marry —it’s Crenshaw Iron Works, the family business. When it’s clear that August’s outrageously progressive ways render her unsuitable for a respectable match, her parents offer up her younger sister to the highest entitled bidder instead. This will not do. August refuses to leave her sister to the mercy of a loveless marriage.

Evan Sterling, the Duke of Rothschild, has no intention of walking away from the marriage. His recent inheritance of the title only has empty coffers. And with countless lives depending on him, he can’t walk away from the fortune a Crenshaw heiress would bring him. But after meeting her fiery sister, he realizes Violet isn’t the heiress he wants. He wants August, and he always gets what he wants.

But August won’t go peacefully to her fate. She decides to show Rothschild that she’s no typical London wallflower. Little does she realize that every stunt she pulls to make him call off the wedding only makes him like her even more.

About the Author:

Harper St. George was raised in rural Alabama and along the tranquil coast of northwest Florida. It was a setting filled with stories of the old days that instilled in her a love of history, romance, and adventure. Also, by high school, she had discovered the historical romance novel, which combined all of those elements into one perfect package. She has been hooked ever since.

She lives in the Atlanta area with her husband and two children. When not writing, she can be found devouring her husband’s amazing cooking and reading. She would love to hear from you. Please visit her website at www.harperstgeorge.com. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

The Heiress Gets a Duke Review:

“The Heiress Gets a Duke” was a fun historical romance novel to read with strong lead characters.

Firstly, a romance novel needs to have complex characters who share dynamic chemistry for it to work. In some ways, August and Evan are complete opposites. Yet, they complement each other so well in their scenes together. August is a strong yet stubborn woman who is not ready to give up her professional life to settle for marriage. On the other hand, Evan wants to do what is best for his family, irrespective of whom he weds. He also faces emotional turmoil over what happened with William and his father. Both of them share a sizzling chemistry with bickering, arguments, and a steamy romance.

Secondly, the author also does a very excellent job of updating the plot. What initially starts as a tale where Evan is to wed the wrong sister soon becomes Evan’s tale convincing August to marry him. I enjoyed the second half of the story, only for the beautiful moments they share, where Evan opens up about his brother and family.

Thirdly, the author also touches on some exciting topics like the farmer’s situation, Women’s suffrage, and women’s right to vote. I loved the moments where Evan passionately talks about how he wants to do something for the farmers. I also found the railway in India storyline exciting and wanted to see how it progressed. Some incidents made me laugh out loud, like when Leigh refers to August as ‘mannish.’

My only minor criticism of the storyline is that it ended a bit abruptly. But, apart from that, I enjoyed this one! Overall, “The Heiress Gets a Duke” is a lovely book to read if you are in the mood for a fun historical romance.

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