A Good Day to Marry a Duke is a delight. Daisy Bumgarten is described by the Graham elders as a ‘dollar princess’ who has her sights set on marrying the Duke of Meridian. The elders have planned for Arthur, the duke, to marry someone else in the aristocracy. They give Arthur’s brother, Ashton, the ‘job’ of ruining Daisy so Arthur cannot marry her. These same elders of the family insist Daisy prove her connection to English nobility. Arthur is supposed to stay with her to prevent her finding any proof. They do not believe she is connected to the English aristocracy in any way.

What follows is a journey into the romance between Ashton and Daisy. Daisy is a Nevada girl who has come to England to marry no less than a duke. She took responsibility for causing the problems that were keeping her three younger sisters from joining society to make good matches. Daisy believes marrying a duke will make up for everything and allow her to thumb her nose at New York society.

Arthur and Ashton are a unique pair of brothers. Arthur seems to have his head in a bubble spending his time with his hobbies searching for unique species of butterfly and other insects. Ashton is a more worldly rake. But, they still share a closeness that is a strong bond. Ashton has always protected his brother while growing up. The elders, a bunch of leeches, had taken over the dukedom to their own reward. They kept Ashton on a tight leash and Arthur’s even tighter. With Arthur’s head in the clouds, he had no idea what was happening with his funds or the dukedom.

Daisy and her family really are precious. She brought Uncle Red with her on her quest to find a duke. She hired a countess to help ease her way into society. Daisy and Red frequently shared their life in Nevada, using stories and idioms that made English society cringe, but were the real life of the Bumgarten-Strait family. Handsome hunk Ashton found Daisy to be just what he needed, but he was not going to stand in her way of being a duchess.

Betina Krahn is a new author to me. I loved her writing of the American ‘dollar princess’ and allowing Daisy to be a normal woman/girl. She does not make Daisy out to be some squeamish maiden, but a real person who makes real mistakes. Even the sensual side of Daisy is well-written and not over the top. Since this is the beginning of a series, I cannot wait to see what Ms. Krahn has next in store for one of the Bumgarten girls.

Great beach read, typical of it's genre. Daisy is fun and stubborn, which gives the story humor. Choosing to use the time in which Americans were making beelines to Europe for a title gives an interesting story, but also a connection for readers who like regency style romance to their own history.

Ashton is a second son and his brother is a naturalist and has no idea what is happening on his estate. Ash is very smart, but being second son has no real future unless he does it himself. Daisy is from Nevada and is looking for a duke to marry and make her mom proud and insure future marriages for her sisters. She is also an heiress.
This story is amazing and has a lot of twists to it. The descriptions are generous and beautiful. The characters, most of them, are kind and natural in their surroundings. Arthur is oblivious to all but his butterflies. Ashton and Daisy meet and all kinds of things happen around them. They learn there is more. I loved when she helped the professor birth his calf, a unique moment. I think you will enjoy this as much as I did. The author did a magnificent job, I had to read it one sitting, I had to see what happened.
I received this book from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it.

Daisy Marguerite Bumgarten is a hoyden. One of four girls, raised by their mother, who for three years have lived in New York and pinned her hopes to get the girls well-fixed in the world. Daisy's antics however were scorned by ladies in the upper four hundred. She was labelled as being a hussy, brazen, uncouth and unfit to join their polite society. Their wealth is not sufficient enough to make up for their lack of breeding, manners and good taste. When Daisy overheard these disparaging remarks, her heart was torn, and resolve to rectify the situation, more for her mother and sisters' sake than her own.

She set off to London, with her Uncle Red. Daisy has engaged the assistance of the Countess of Kew as a sponsor for her proper introduction to the ton. She capped her eyes on Arthur Graham, the Duke of Meridian. But it was Lord Ashton Graham, the second son, brother to the Duke who made her heart go aflutter.

Daisy's mind and heart are in conflict involving Arthur and Ashton. Their family's acceptance in the highest echelon of society back home lies in her decision to choose a husband wisely.

I admire the heroine's indomitable spirit, her commitment to duty and affection for her family, but a love triangle is not a trope I'm partial to.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. This is my honest review. All opinions are mine.

A Good Day To Marry A Duke ticks many boxes for an engaging read. American 'Daisy' Bumgarten is in training in England to snare a duke after her disastrous debut.
Growing up in Nevada where being an unrepentant tomboy is a good thing...she had no idea that New York society was full of snobby witches.
After being talked about and shunned, she made up her mind to snare a lord to increase her sister's chance at marriage and engaged a countess with monetary issues to help her find and snare one.
Her mission is full of trials, humor and falling for the right/wrong man.
I expected a good tale...but found it to be more than I expected. Loved it.
I requested and received an ARC from Netgalley, but my opinions are my own.

I love how strong willed the female was and how you could see the love grow. It kept me wondering how it all would end.

The second half of the Victorian era is my favourite historical period, and so the 1880s setting of A Good Day to Marry a Duke was interesting to me. It helped that it was really well researched, and included little bits and pieces that made this very clearly a *Victorian*, not Regency romance.
I was a little worried about the heroine at first, because she is totally out of control at the beginning, and I couldn’t see how she could fit into the British aristocracy in any way. From the “Wild West” of America, she does try (some of the time), and I was convinced by her maturing over the course of the book.
The hero was an interesting combination of “typical historical romance hero” and scholar, which made him stand out from most.
However, I wasn’t all that happy with all the physical contact between the two right from the outset. Apart from all that kissing making very little sense at first, the first time they touch the hero TOUCHES HER BREAST - before even knowing her name! If a man did that *today* it would be weird and wrong. A century or two ago? I didn’t like that.
As I said, I enjoyed all the historical touches. The rail travel and the Worth fashions and all the things that mark the era as late-Victorian. It was an era of so much change and so much innovation, and the author really showed that.
One thing I struggled with was the heroine’s name: Daisy Bumgarten. What in the world…?
Overall, this is a solid start to a new series.

Ive been waiting a while for some good historicals, this was excellent, every thing I like in a lady you made into her character and everything you made in the Duke was so good to understand you have to read excellent book

great book loved it from beginning to end, i had to put it down so that i could get some sleep : )

What a nice change to see that that the second son is dashing whilst the Duke is quiet and shy. ‘A good day to marry a duke’ by Betina Krahn follows American Daisy Bungarten who is sent to London in 1890, two years after her raucous behaviour at the Bellington Hunt in New York State. Daisy was scandalous: she rode astride and drank whisky, ending any chance for her sisters and her to be accepted into society. Her mother, Elizabeth believes Daisy’s marriage into London gentry is the only salvation for her sisters, so Daisy is determined to marry a Duke. However, Lord Ashton Graham is instructed by his family to steer Daisy clear of his older brother, Arthur. In his attempt to ruin Daisy, Ash follows Daisy in her quest to authenticate her family. Along the way, he discovers that there is more to Daisy than what his family believes. The only problem is, that Arthur also begins to feel the same way. I really loved the characters of Ashton and Daisy but the instant attraction between the pair made for a good story.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This novel was a nice read. It brings together American and British societies, showing how American brides traveled to England to marry titled gentlemen, many who needed the money to save their estates.
Daisy Bumgarten travels to England to try and marry a duke. Due to her free spirit nature, New York society was cruel and damaging to her. She travels to England to fix her reputation, which will also help her sisters find good matches.
Lord Ashton Graham sees Daisy as a troublesome person. He will do whatever it takes to protect is brother, Arthur, the duke from her clutches. He is tasked with trying to "ruin" Daisy. Daisy has to show the family proof of her background in order to have a courtship with the duke and Ash goes with them to authenticate the proof. Ash tries to outmaneuvere Daisy, but she rises to the challenges and does not give up. Ash begins to see Daisy in a new light, she is intelligent, outspoken, a good person. Daisy begins to see Ash is more than just a rake, kind and protective. Both had preset opinions about the other, but you can't judge someone based on others opinions.
Ash helps Daisy prove her family's origins and both begin to have feelings for each other. They cannot stop thinking about the other. Ash could have compromised Daisy, but he did not. Daisy tells him the truth of why she needs to marry his brother. Daisy also gets to know Arthur and helps him to see what is going on around him, especially by his family members. However, their are those plotting against Daisy, Ash, and Arthur and will use whatever necessary means to achieve their own desires. Daisy falls in love with Ash, but needs to marry Arthur for her sisters' reputations. Will Daisy be strong enough to do what is necessary or is Ash to tempting to resist?