Review: One Duke Down!

Review: One Duke Down (Rogues to Lovers #2) by Anna Bennett

The next delightful novel in Anna Bennett's Rogues to Lovers series!

"Tantalizing...readers will be swept away." - Publishers Weekly

A FISHERMAN’S DAUGHTER

Miss Poppy Summers is determined to keep her family’s fishing business afloat. Her poor widowed father has fallen ill, and her foolhardy brother has moved to London, leaving her precious little time to read or pursue her own dreams. But she’ll do anything for her family, so she cheerfully spends mornings in her rowboat, casting her nets. The very last thing Poppy expects or wants to find tangled in them is a dangerously attractive man. Especially one with a head wound—who’s convinced he’s a duke.

AND A DUKE OUT OF WATER

Andrew Keane is the Duke of Hawking, but he’s having the devil of a time convincing his fiery-haired rescuer of that fact. The truth is he came to the seaside resort of Bellehaven Bay to escape his life in London. Unfortunately, someone in Bellehaven wants to kill him—and he intends to find out who. He implores Poppy to tend to his injuries and hide him on her beach, reasoning it will be easier to find his attacker if that man assumes Keane is already dead. She wants no part of the scheme but can’t refuse the generous sum he offers in exchange for food and shelter while he recovers. It’s a mutually beneficial business arrangement…nothing more.

ARE ABOUT TO MAKE WAVES

Under Poppy’s care, Keane regains his strength—and a sense of purpose. As they work together to solve the puzzle of his would-be murderer, he’s dazzled by her rapier wit and adventurous spirit; she’s intrigued by his mysterious air and protective streak. Though Poppy’s past gives her every reason to mistrust someone like Keane, the seawalls around her heart crumble in the storm of their passion. But when clues hint at the prime suspect in Keane’s attempted murder, Poppy must decide where her loyalties lie. Torn between the world she’s always known and the one she’s always dreamed of, she’ll need true love for a shot at her fairytale ending.

-summary and cover via Goodreads

Plot: I was happy when I saw that this next book in the series would be about Poppy, because she was a character I really liked in GIRLS BEFORE EARLS. And I'm happy to say it did not disappoint! The plot was interesting, and I was intrigued about finding out who had attempted to murder Keane. While I did guess part of it, I didn't figure out it all, and was surprised by the reveal towards the end.

Characters: As previously mentioned, I really like Poppy as a main character! And Keane was an unexpected delight! My heart broke for Poppy and everything she had been through, and reading about her finding happiness was wonderful. I loved seeing glimpses of characters from book one, and I also liked the addition of new people who were introduced.

The Cover: It's good!

Overall: The Rogues to Lovers series has become one of my favorites, and I can't recommend it enough! Overall, this was a fantastic book that I highly recommend

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.