Name: Katie Holem's review of The Heiress Gets a Duke by Harper St. George
Item: The Heiress Gets a Duke
Rating: 4
Author: Katie Holem

Harper St. George

Even a fortune forged in railroads and steel can't buy entrance into the upper echelons of Victorian high society--for that you need a marriage of convenience. American heiress August Crenshaw has aspirations. But unlike her peers, it isn't some stuffy British Lord she wants wrapped around her finger--it's Crenshaw Iron Works, the family business. When it's clear that August's outrageously progressive ways render her unsuitable for a respectable match, her parents offer up her younger sister to the highest entitled bidder instead. This simply will not do. August refuses to leave her sister to the mercy of a loveless marriage. Evan Sterling, the Duke of Rothschild, has no intention of walking away from the marriage. He's recently inherited the title only to find his coffers empty, and with countless lives depending on him, he can't walk away from the fortune a Crenshaw heiress would bring him. But after meeting her fiery sister, he realizes Violet isn't the heiress he wants. He wants August, and he always gets what he wants. But August won't go peacefully to her fate. She decides to show Rothschild that she's no typical London wallflower. Little does she realize that every stunt she pulls to make him call off the wedding only makes him like her even more.

The Gilded Age Heiresses #1

The Heiress Gets a Duke

Katie Holem

Takecia Bright

I got this book for my Boof of The Month subscription. It was my first historical romance. All the historical romances that I’ve read are all slow burns.
What I like about the book was that there wasn’t any fluff that wasn’t important. Everything whether it was the banter, family dynamics, societal reputation, or ethics gave insight into the FL (August) and ML(Evan) and who they were. 
The banter and tension between August and Evan was what I looked forward to whenever they were in proximity.
August was such a strong woman. She was truly a beacon for the women in her time period. 
Overall the book was enjoyable to read. (PS. There’s a little bit of spice 🌶)

Abby Champion

A great historical romance. Would be great for a pool/beach read!

Stephanie Mathers

I enjoyed this so much more than expected. 

August was a super fun protagonist to follow! I loved seeing an American react to British Regency romance. 

Summer Stanley

I enjoyed this so much more than expected. 

August was a super fun protagonist to follow! I loved seeing an American react to British Regency romance. 

Heather Harrington

This was fun. I would've liked to have seen Evan fleshed out a little more because there were times he felt very one-note, but I enjoyed him for the most part. I liked the relationship between him and August, and thought they had good banter and chemistry. The ending wrapped up a little too quickly for my tastes, but I enjoyed this nonetheless and will continue the series.

Sarah Williams

To say I loved this would be an understatement. I tried to take my time and savor THE HEIRESS GETS A DUKE because from the moment I started it, I was absolutely hooked. I am so grateful that my friend Diane recommended this one to me—it really goes to show how well she knows me—because this hit on everything I love to see in a romance and was so achingly romantic and witty.

Kathy Biehl

Very cute and fast read. Also a very predictable book, which is why I gave 3 stars. But if you’re looking for something to give you quick butterflies then this is it!

Michelle Xu

3.25 Stars 

Ahh I was so excited for this book bc the synopsis sounded so good. While I still definitely enjoyed it, I think I was just left a little disappointed by the ending. I loved the beginning, I loved the 75-95% mark, but the middle dragged a little and the end gave me whiplash. I liked all the individual characters a lot, I understood their intentions and reasons behind their actions. I think the pacing ended up being the main downfall.

One thing I liked that a lot of other reviews seemed to not like was August. I loved how much of a staunch feminist she was and her progressiveness for the time. I liked that she was headstrong, smart, and that her intellect really continued to play a part throughout the entire book. Moreover, I felt like she was totally justified in her resistance to marriage. Because we, as readers, see Evan's POV, I think we're more partial to his actions. However, when I put myself in August's shoes, I would be just as frustrated, angry, and upset at my family and Evan (especially in the first half), when he (view spoiler)[ made his intentions known publically and spoke to her family without her consent first  (hide spoiler)]. I felt like she felt like a caged animal from all sides and losing her freedom, and the way she lashed out seemed understandable to me. I just then felt the turn from feeling unhappy about her predicament to the steamy scene at like 85% was just a huge flip. 

Then I thought we would be getting a slow resolution after that point (there was like 20 pages left in the book), but somehow a whole ton of shit happened in the literal last 10 pages of the book that really gave me whiplash. I feel like the last 20 or so pages could have either been cut, or the middle could have been cut to make room for more than 20 pages at the end with better groveling from the hero.

Even though this was like an average romance read for me, I'm still excited to pick up the next book because I want to read about Violet and Leigh's story.

Anna Agarwal

Genny Santellan

3.5 stars. I really enjoyed the beginning of the book but the constant antagonism especially with August’s character got a little old. While I understood her reasons for not wanting to marry it seemed like she was absolutely resolute against experiencing anything outside of her own point of view. Evan was great, a little flat but I loved how gone he was for the heroine from the go.

Forced into a marriage of convenience with Evan Sterling, the Duke of Rothschild, to save her sister, American heiress August Crenshaw pulls every stunt in the book to make him call off the wedding.

Alexis 

4/5 Stars 

** I received this as an E-ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review, Thank you!** 

I am surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I've never read from this author before and really enjoyed the writing style. I liked the main character a lot, She was strong and independent ( as much as she could be anyway). The romance was enjoyable, I liked reading the interactions between the two. Overall a good, quick, and easy read. I would for sure recommend it!

Navya 

“𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒎𝒆?”
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔. “𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆.” 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆.

This was a rollercoaster ride I'm in love with. I don't usually read historical rom, but I read the description & picked it up & am sooo happy I did!

August & Evan; two absolutely lovable & different but still same individuals who couldn't find anyone more perfect than each other.

Set in 1875, this is a slow burn romance which will make you smile till your jaws hurt, chuckle, cry few sad & few happy tears, enjoy the banter & love each character. 

The too & fro was entertaining for sure, but when they were together, it was sparks flying everywhere. They had an intense bond which was raw, real & sweet. The library scene where Evan talks about his brother is my favourite. It's so intimate but not in any physical aspect. I was crying the whole scene because they together are goals.♡♡

Apart from them, we have Evan's not so subtle, hounding future mother in law. His reactions to her are hilarious. **chuckles**

The ending, well, I wanted to punch both of them, August only once but Evan twice but my love for them stopped me & I'm so happy. 

I cannot stress how good this is. The writing style is completely at ease making me feel like I'm reading any non-historical book 

PS: The cover 😍

Katie Squires

I throughly enjoyed The Heiress Gets a Duke! The Netflix series Bridgerton has blown up and this book is a great read for anyone who fell in love with the series. I loved seeing a woman of the 1800s who saw more to life then finding a husband. August was a businesswomen who had her own thoughts and opinions so wasn’t afraid to voice them. The Duke was likable, he showed is vulnerability to not only the reader but the August as well. 

The book built up Maxwell as a savior but in the end he really didn’t do anything. Felt that the buildup was a letdown. I liked Violet, she was a great confidant to August. The Crenshaws were a bit cringe-worthy at times. 

Overall I really enjoyed the book and looking forward to the second book later this year.

Lacey

3.5 stars! I loved the beginning – it had one of the best meet-cutes I've read. I enjoyed the main characters and the romance but the story did stall during the middle which is why I can't give this a full 4 stars.

Ashlee

This book has everything that is great about historical romance. I can’t wait for the next book and the chance to see more of these characters!

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