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For most of this book it was a solid romance and I was really enjoying it. You can't go wrong with marriage of convenience and adorable kids. I loved how the relationship between the Duke and Fredericka was developing. The pacing of the story was great and the way the relationship between the duke and the nephew and neices was growing was a delight to read. However, the third act resolution really ruined it. It just soured the whole book and left you wondering was there no better way to solve the problem?

I enjoyed reading this story mostly because of how the Duke is portrayed, he's very patient, compassionate, determined and bold enough to withstand the indignation of Fredericka. Though she's frustrating at times, she's also very considerate and totally dedicated to the care of her sister's children with the threat of losing them constantly forefront. Both being strong-willed, independent and quite frank, the sparks fly providing an even more entertaining and emotionally engaging thrill to the imminent custody battle.