A review by bucolicbookshelf
Second Duke's the Charm by Kate Bateman

4.0

I ultimately found this to be a solid and nicely steamy series starter about a group of three females who  own and operate a detective agency. Second Duke's the Charm focuses on Tess, a widowed duchess and Justin, the new duke who was formerly an accountant. I don't enjoy recapping a book or sharing spoilers, so I'll just say if you like…

*strong MFCs

*marriage of convenience 

*fantastic chemistry

*historical romance series  

*open door romance 

…give this one a try. 

I'm absolutely looking forward to reading more of this series. Kate Bateman is still a newish-to-me author and reading this reminded me to take the time and read the books of hers that I haven't yet. 

Recommended series starter and author. 

Thank you to St. Martin’s Paperbacks and NetGalley for the DRC