The Lady and the Barrister

Return to the Ladies of Sommer by the Sea #1

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Pub Date Apr 11 2023 | Archive Date Apr 16 2023

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Two men vie for Lady Anna, but who will she choose? The smooth politician or the down-to-earth barrister turned duke?


Lady Anna Ravencroft shines brightly as a much-admired organizer and hostess. In her mind it is the one thing at which she succeeds. Inwardly she is shy, retiring… a wallflower. With two failed seasons that ended in disaster she has accepted marriage might not be in her future.


Lord Fraser Castleton, a London barrister is shocked when he inherits a title and estate from his mother’s great aunt and becomes the 8th Duke of Willbury. He returns to Sommer-by-the-Sea to take up permanent residence. He crosses paths with his longtime friend, Lady Anna. He confides that he is the target of every mother with an unmarried daughter. She commiserates with him. Every eligible gentleman sees the Ravencroft purse rather than her. Together they decide to find a mate for each other. Anna presents him with a list of several eligible women. Castleton is receptive, but not enthusiastic. He gives her the same reaction with the subsequent two lists. Will she realize he has already found his match?


Reginald Younge, who doesn’t always play by the rules, wants to be the next Member of Parliament for his borough. His political backer will support him if Younge can finance the campaign himself. He suggests Younge find a wealthy wife to support his political plans. Marrying a Ravencroft would all but guarantee not only his backer’s continued support but provide the steady stream of money needed to claim his place amongst the gentry. He calls on Lady Anna for assistance with a campaign event and has an ulterior motive.

Two men vie for Lady Anna, but who will she choose? The smooth politician or the down-to-earth barrister turned duke?


Lady Anna Ravencroft shines brightly as a much-admired organizer and hostess. In...


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A light fun romance with a touch of mystery and a bad guy in a lovely seaside setting what more could you ask for. A Clean romance with only kissing and a could pace which I read in one sitting. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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This book has a great plot, riveting banter, steamy chemistry, ups and downs, all tied up with a HEA!.

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This is Anna and Fraser's story. 1st in the new series Return to the Ladies of Sommer By the Sea by Ruth A Casie.

They were friends growing up before Fraser went off to war. When he cam back he had changed into a wounded hero and Anna a young debutante. Fraser then left for London to become a barrister and Anna had 2 disappointing seasons over the 5 years they were apart.
Fraser's Aunt passed and since she had no children herself named him as the Duke of her late husband's title. This is where he comes back to Sommer By the Sea and sees that his friend has grown into a wonderful woman and his heart slowly opens up to her. Unfortunately at the same time Anna's 4th cousin is trying to Wed her, but only for her money 💰.

This is a wonderful story and a quick read 📚. The characters have such great chemistry that it's easy to fall in love with them. Great beginning to a new series.

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