Book Review: The Duke Meets His Match by Karen Tuft
My Rating: 3 Stars Susan Jennings is unmarried, and, though long past the threshold of spinsterhood at age 30, she is happy with her life. She bears the role of the doting aunt, devoted daughter and sister, and prides herself on her extraordinarily sharp intellect. As a result she cares very little for what society has to offer. George Kendall has had too many close calls with death. After recovering from a deadly illness, he determines it is time to search for a wife in earnest. He simply cannot stand the flirtatious and scheming young ladies of society intent on securing wealth and a title. After crossing paths, both Susan and George cannot deny utter loathing for one another. However, when George is cornered by the Prince Regent and must either claim engagement to a young lady or suffer an arranged marriage, the only name that comes to George’s mind is the name of Miss Susan Jennings. Once he has claimed engagement to her, he--and Susan--must follow through and le...