I Loved It! Meara Platt has written an awesome first book in The Silver Dukes series. It's a country house party and Gawain Burton, the Duke of Bromleigh, is a Silver Duke, is one of his cousins guests. Surrounded by peahen, debutantes only one stands out from all the rest, Lady Cherish, but unfortunately he has plans to match her up with his nephew. But it's a tangled web as others decide to change the game plan and play their own game of matchmaking. Cherish and the Duke is a well written story with characters that weave a story that will hold you interest as their individual personalities become more than just part of the tale they come off the pages and pull you in, sizzling passion, villainous family members, devious old flame and with an enjoyable and humourous plot that leaves you eagerly anticipating the next in the series.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

This is the first of the silver dukes in need of a good woman. Meara Platt weaves another interesting story for her fans and, this time it is Gawain, the Duke of Bromleigh.

He is in his forties and being the third son of a duke was expected to join the army and make his career there. Unfortunately for Gawain, all his family have perished, and he is the new Duke. His plan is to have his nephew, Reggie, his deceased sister's son be his heir. After hearing all the wonderful things about Lady Fiona Shoreham’s neighbour, Lady Cherish Northam, his plan is for her to be Reggie's wife in the hope that she will calm Reggie down, make him more responsible and less of a drunk and party animal. Unknown to Gawain, his cousin, Fiona, has other plans and intends Gawain's attendance at her house party be where she matches him to Cherish. Both Reggie and Cherish are in on Fiona's plan and assist her.

What follows is an interesting read where we see Gawain trying desperately to fight his growing desire to have Cherish as his own. Added to the mix is Cherish's worthless uncle and his wife, her father’s half-brother, the new Earl of Northam, who have taken up residence at the property not entailed to the earldom and have tried as much as possible to keep Cherish far away from any interaction with potential suitors to ensure she is kept in the dark about their nefarious plans! An old flame of Gawain's, Lady Albin, also enters the fray to entice Gawain away but her intentions are suspect as well.

Lots of drama, drama, drama, and a sweet romance where there are several parings. All in a nice story. I received an ARC from the publishers and NetGalley and submit my review voluntarily.

This house party isn't just a house party,
it's the opportunity for Lady Shoreham to play matchmaker. Her target is one of the Silver Dukes, Gawain, Duke of Bromleigh, to match with her friend, Lady Cherish Northam. He is resistant, but attracted to Cherish. She is already in love with Gawain, but feels any connection is hopeless. Her honesty, trust and sweetness is hard for him to resist. One duke down two more to go. A steady pace with humor. Very mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋

I loved this, The Silver Dukes are going to be a must series for me as was The Book of Love.

Gawain had my heart from the beginning, a mature man , slightly Greying, just wants the best for his family.
I’m Sold!
Cherish in sweet but feisty, I love her character and once she gets the opportunity she goes for it, no holds barred.
Her uncle and Lady Katie, well let’s just say they’re the sort of people who would deserve each other.

The whole storyline, set at a house party, was excellent, lots of different characters and personalities but blended so well.
Excellent writing by Meara.

I loved this book, can’t wait to see what the other Silver Dukes do in their books.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review.

Cherish and the Duke is the first in Meara Platt’s Silver Dukes series. It follows three ‘Silver Dukes’ – a group of friends in their early forties who are unmarried and have signalled that they are not interested in the institution. Of course, this makes them all the more sought after by the marriage minded debutantes and their mothers. Gawain, Duke of Bromleigh, has been called to a house party hosted by his cousin Fiona. He has been tasked with finding a bride for his nephew and heir Reggie. Lady Cherish Northam seems the perfect candidate. She is intelligent and beautiful but shy and among the wallflowers. Gawain is determined that she is perfect for Reggie but the more time he spends with her the more it seems that she is the perfect fit for him.
Add in the lady’s own reluctance to scheme for Reggie’s affections, a vindictive ex from Gawain’s past and Cherish’s scheming Uncle and it is a house party that is certainly not tedious. Can Gawain overcome his own reluctance to wed before Cherish is lost to him forever.
This is a lovely and light hearted read. Gawain is set in his ways and has allowed past hurts to colour his views on his future so really is not looking for a wife and family. Cherish completely blindsides him. She is sweet but mature and intelligent in her thinking and well matched for Gawain despite the difference in their ages. It was pretty obvious that there never would be anyone else for either of them and so there is very little angst in that respect. In fact Reggie actively encourages Cherish to pursue the Duke.
There is some trouble in the form of Lady Albin and Lord Northam but is fairly quickly dealt with. Reggie, Margaret and Fiona were very likeable secondary characters and I am looking forward to the next in series.

Lighthearted, Regency Romance

Gawain has no intention of marrying, so what happens when he goes to a house party with a lady that captures his heart? Gawain wants Lady cherish to marry his nephew, or does he? A matchmaking scheme and his heart conspire against him.

This story is delightful. There is matchmaking mischief, treacherous family members, and a previous love interest, intent on stealing the duke. This story kept me turning the pages. I enjoyed it and would recommend it.

Gawain Burton, the Duke of Bromleigh, is trying to set up his nephew with a young lady at the house party. His intent is to settle his nephew down so he can start learning how to manage an estate.
Lady Cherish just wants to get away from her nasty uncle and his caustic wife. Even just for a little bit at her friends house party.
This book was engaging from the beginning. I am so looking forward to the rest of the Silver duke series if the is just a taste of what this delightful novel is foretelling.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with guidelines.

A book filled with fun plots - from sabotaging parlor games to matchmaking. Gawain is looking for a wife for his nephew so he enlists his cousin's help. She, however, has a different idea of who should be getting married. Lots of laughs with witty dialogue and a sweet storyline!

Very enjoyable read...

Lady Cherish is in dire straits. At 25, she is attending a house party of her friend Fiona who has matchmaking plans for her. Gawain is forty-something with some greying hair, hence the Silver Dukes, a confirmed bachelor who's interest is piqued by Cherish., He wants her to wed this nephew. Cherish does not wish to wed his nephew. But Gawain interests her, but he has his own matchmaking scheme she wants no part of.
Recommend.

Our lead characters in this historical romance are a little older than the norm . Our hero is one of a group who are called the silver dukes. All content to never marry, and all the more desired because of it. That is the set up for the series, and this is the first book.
Many schemes abound at a house party. Most of them are lighthearted and are meant to help, but not all of them. I won't tell you too much about our heroine because that might spoil the story. I fell in love with a few of the characters in this story, one very strong female that is not our heroine in particular. I hope we see more of her in future .
Great fun.

Cherish and the Duke is the first book in The Silver Dukes series by Meara Platt. It's the story of Cherish and Gawain, 1 of the Silver Dukes. I really liked their story. It was sweet, full of feels and very well written.

Gawain is one of the Silver Dukes, handsome gentlemen in their forties. Gawain Burton, Duke of Bromleigh, has come to his cousin’s house party not to find himself a bride, but one for his nephew Reginald Burton. He is delighted to have Lady Fiona Shoreham to help him with his plan, or is she? She has invited her neighbor and friend, Lady Cherish Northam, who is intelligent, outspoken, caring, and would make a perfect bride, but maybe not for Reginald. The first book in the Silver Dukes series is an absolute delight. There is a lot of fun and romance, a mystery, and some horrid villains. A solid plot and well-developed characters make the book hard to put down. An enjoyable story with a wonderful happy ending (or two). I look forward to more Silver Dukes.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

Cherish and the Duke by Meara Platt is a new series and will feature the three Silver Dukes: dukes who are a little older (40ish) and remain unmarried. They are the target for every debutante and her mother looking for a title. They are not interested, for various reasons. Gawain, Duke of Bromleigh, has arrived two days into the house party being thrown by his cousin Fiona. His expressed purpose is to find a wife for his nephew, Reggie. The lad needs someone to help settle him and Fiona had been writing to him about her neighbor, Cherish, who is an example of perfect womanhood, apparently. She certainly is beautiful. That’s for certain. But Reggie is up to his old tricks spending much of his time with his reprobate friends and drinking too much. That all stops when Fiona shares her plan with him. She wants the duke for Cherish, not Reggie, but they will have to proceed carefully and quietly.

As usual, this book is fun. There are some serious times as well, and problems, but mostly it is watching Fiona’s plan come to fruition. There are pegs thrown into the wheels as Lady Albin, his love from Gawain’s youth appears, and seems determined that she will be the duchess. Then there is Cherish’s uncle and aunt who are doing their best to rob her blind. The fault lying with her father who trusted them, as well as his solicitor and is man of business. Lady Albin recognizes Cherish is competition before anyone else does and acts to eliminate her. It was a fun story all the way around. Excellent characters, and an interesting plot. Thanks, Meara Platt!

I was invited to read Cherish and the Duke by Dragonblade. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Dragonblade #MearaPlatt #CherishAndTheDuke

This is book one in The Silver Duke's series. It is a beautifully written reanissance history romance. The characters were strong-willed and determined. The lot twists and turns were humorous, witty, and very entertaining. I enjoyed how, in the end, a delightful love came to be. I highly recommend reading!

The first book in a delightful new series. This story had me giggling from the very start. Three dukes show up late for a house party, they walk in together and the hostess is immediately frustrated. Not to be outdone by her cousin, Gawain ( one of the three dukes), Fiora (our hostess) immediately introduces him to Cherish. Now Gawain is a forever bachelor or is he? Cherish is a lovely lady living with her horrendous uncle and his wife. The plot of the story isn't exactly new but the competition, manipulations and humor are thus leading the reader to a few hours of absolute joy and laughter. The prime characters are beyond fantastic. This author has also given us secondary characters to enjoy who are realistic enough to be one of your own closest friends. A true delight with great anticipation for book two.

A nice start to the new series. It‘s a sweet and lighthearted romance with grumpy-sunshine, age gap and house party tropes, humor, some twists, very likable main and secondary characters and a few love scenes (low steam level). I liked the fact that not only the protagonists but also other characters developed positively in the course of the story, which ultimately leads to another romance. The main characters Gawain, who never really wanted to be a duke and was betrayed by his former lover, now feels too old for love but finds the woman who sees him as a man and not a duke, and Cherish, who is intelligent and warm-hearted but initially shy, yet has inner strength and determination, have a strong bond from the start. Of course, there are a few obstacles in the form of adversaries who want to hinder their growing relationship.

Gawain Burton, the Duke of Bromleigh Gawain and a former army officer, is one of the infamous "Silver Dukes" in their forties who have no intention of getting married. He travels to his cousin Fiona's summer house party to match his nephew and heir Reggie with Fiona's friend and neighbour Lady Cherish Northam, who must marry to get away from her detestable uncle and receive her inheritance. What Gawain doesn't realise, however, is that Fiona and Reggie are trying to set him up with Cherish themselves and that he is falling for the young woman himself…

Overall, an enjoyable read and I‘m looking forward to the next „Silver Duke“.

I received a free ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this
review are completely my own and left voluntarily.

SPORTOCHICK’S MUSINGS: A delightful fun read with a twist of drama.

Author Meara Platt has written an entertaining Book 1 of The Silver Dukes series quickly introducing three swoon worthy Silver Dukes for the readers to get excited about.

I thoroughly enjoyed the background shenanigans of the Silver Duke, Gawain Burton, the Duke of Bromleigh, his cousin, Lady Shoreham, his nephew, Reginald Burton, and Lady Cherish Northam. These four characters were well developed and added a lot of fun to the storyline.

Cherish’s character specially makes me smile being intelligent, not afraid to speak her mind, thoughtful and kind she was not a pushover as one would expect. I like her backbone which attracted Gawain.

Gawain has good intentions when he gets to the party but he more than any of the characters made me laugh. The author’s development of his character was most rewarding and fun to read.

The readers will enjoy their antics and see how the plot continues to expand as the story goes on. Of course, this story could have been an easy guess to how it would end but with the introductions of an evil Aunt and Uncle and a past love the author keeps the reader guessing on who will get who.

Lady Cherish Northam is young, beautiful and the target of Gawain, Duke of Bromleigh. He is over forty and handsome as sin. He insists he won't marry, but he's intent on finding a suitable match for his nephew and heir. Lady Cherish is everything he thinks perfect for his nephew, only he's falling in love with her. This was a light, enjoyable read. Platt is always easy on the heart. Not too much strife and angst for the soon to be happy couple. A twist for the couple, but everyone else sees what's happening. Good to see her uncle get his just rewards.

I enjoyed this trope and look forward t reading about his friends and their fall into parson's mousetrap.

I found it difficult to put this romance down. It is the first book in a new series and I am looking forward to reading about the Silver Dukes and the lengths they will go to remain unmarried. Gawain, the Duke of Bromleigh has fixed ideas about marriage and he does not include himself in the equation. Rather, he has plans for his nephew, whom he has decided needs to grow up and take a wife. He knows just the person to help him, and he also knows just the person who will suit the young man. Lady Cherish realizes that the only way in which she can escape her uncle and a life of servitude is to find a husband, and it is unfortunate the only man who attracts her and makes her heart beat harder, is a Silver Duke. When Gawain discovers Cherish's circumstances, he vows to put her world to rights, but when an old flame arrives on the scene intent on trapping him in marriage, Gawain comes to the conclusion that only one woman will do. This is a well-written, heartwarming, and tender romance that comes to a lovely and witty conclusion. I received a copy of this novel as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

This delightful romp had me chuckling non-stop! In the kickoff to the Silver Dukes series, we meet Gawain Burton, Duke of Bromleigh, a confirmed bachelor who unexpectedly falls for the demure yet enchanting Lady Cherish Northam. His quest to play matchmaker for his nephew turns into his own unexpected love story.

The novel is a perfect cocktail of romance and wit, spiced with a dash of mystery. Gawain's struggle to stay aloof while coaxing Cherish to break free is as endearing as it is amusing. Underneath his gruff exterior beats a golden heart, and Cherish, with her quiet fortitude and sharp mind, is a heroine to cheer for. Sparks fly between the two, making every encounter a blend of comedic tension and palpable desire. Their journey through the maze of emotions and social norms is both heart-stirring and thrilling, and their evolving bond is depicted with finesse. The tug-of-war between Gawain's resolve to stay single and Cherish's growing self-assurance deepens their tale, turning it into an irresistible love story.

The author's knack for crafting steamy, heartfelt, and humorous scenes is unparalleled. I'm all for the strong, defiant heroines who go toe-to-toe with dashing, principled heroes. The author's flair for weaving complex narratives and full-bodied character arcs makes each book impossible to put down. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.