Love, The Duke by Amelia Grey

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Love, The Duke by Amelia Grey, book three in the Say I Do series, is a charming and entertaining heartwarming, lighthearted historical romance novel. Each chapter begins with a tidbit from Man’s Practical Guide to Apprehending a Thief by Sir Bently Ashton Ullingswick, which plays into the story.

 

Drake Kingsley, Duke of Hurstbourne, The duke of Hurstbourne, Hurst receives a letter from his childhood best friend, Winston asking him to marry his little sister. He had not heard or seen him in a long time. Winston is ill and wants to be sure his mother and sister are taken care of. He saved Hurst life and was promised by him he would help him anytime he needed him too. He declines, planning to visit him after keeping the plans already made. After he returns home his is told he has a gentleman visitor who must see him. When he meets the gentleman, he knows it is a woman disguised as a man. He is surprised to discover she is Winston’s little sister, who has grown into a lovely lady.

 

Ophelia Stowe informs the duke that a priceless Chalice is missing from her brother's church, and she must find it before the new Vicar shows up. If not her brother's name and reputation will be ruined, alone with hers and her mothers. Hurst refuses to help her, telling her that her plan will not work as she will get caught or worse. Ophelia informs the duke that he broke his promise to her brother and was too late to see him as he passed, shortly away after writing the letter to him. Feeling shameful, Hurst plans to watch over Ophelia; trying to keep her out of trouble. Ophelia is not only stubborn, but very independent, headstrong, and defiant.

 

Despite all the arguments over finding the Chalice, Hurst finds himself attracted to Ophelia. Though he refused to help her search the missing relic, he offers a marriage of convenience; trying to control Ophelia’s reckless search. Ophelia is frustrated as she needs to recover the chalice before the new vicar takes over. She will do all that is in her power to locate it; even if it puts her in danger.

 

There is a lot of, a slow burning desire growing between them.

 

Hurst and Ophelia were a lovely couple; their disagreements were entertaining as were their loving moments. Though there were many misunderstandings, each having strong feelings, there was still a strong attraction between them. This wonderful, fun and suspenseful read, had numerous twists and turns along their journey to find the Chalice and a forever together. I’m sad to see this series end, as I’ve enjoyed all three books, but this was a lovely way to end it.

 

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