Sarah is tending the abandoned ducal grounds while enchanting animals from horses to geese. Arthur, the missing duke is returning- incognito - from difficult world travel including captivity- the reason the estate has been abandoned. Arthur is hiding form being the duke and Sarah shies away from locals calling her duchess. How can they reach an HEA as a true Duke and Duchess? The characters are richly drawn and the plot, though familiar, is still interesting and satisfying. Although part of a series this book can easily be read as a standalone. Mild sexy, not graphic.

I would recommend this book to my patrons.