The Reluctant Duke (A Seabrook Family Saga Book 1)

The Duke of Wentworth has just won a fortune from the American Hamilton as they played cards in his club. His first instincts are that he has won unfairly and he will not take the money. His two friends are watching him knowing what he is thinking and caution him to go ahead and take the man's money. The man Hamilton approaches him again and explains that he is very ill and that he did indeed trick him in winning the game of cards and therefore his entire fortune. His only request is that Thomas Wentworth becomes the guardian of his daughter in America and brings her back to England to settle her into a good marriage. He also request that Thomas will not tell her of the facts behind her father's death.

I am only about halfway through the book, but its kept me up past my bedtime the last couple nights as I eagerly anticipate Emma and Thomas's coupling :) I especially enjoy the Duke's friends Myles, and the two sisters.

I am only about halfway through the book, but its kept me up past my bedtime the last couple nights as I eagerly anticipate Emma and Thomas's coupling :) I especially enjoy the Duke's friends Myles, and the two sisters.

The Reluctant Duke is a well-written novel, an enjoyable, easy read. The words flowed beautifully and transported me back in time to Regency England. A fun read with passionate characters and an intriguing story. I look forward to the rest of this series.

Just finished reading this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I enjoyed each twist and turn that Thomas and Emma took. I was never quite sure what the outcome would be. I look forward to the next chapter of the Seabrook Family.

I am throughly enjoying The Reluctant Duke. It reads smoothly and is easy to follow. Very interesting story; always looking for time to read the next chapter. As I am reading I can picture the beautiful Emma and the lovely places she goes. I think because of the costumes and scenes it would make a wonderful movie. Look forward to Christine Donovan's next book.