The Debutante and the Duke by Collette Cameron 

The Debutante and the Duke by Collette Cameron
Series: Seductive Scoundrels Series Book #9
on January 19, 2021
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
Pages: 200
Goodreads

What happens when one impulsive act leads to an unexpected, unforgettable encounter?

Rayne Wellbrook doesn’t belong in London’s elite society. Not really. As the step-niece of a powerful duke, she plays the part—while sneaking away for stolen moments of peace, often through the neighbor’s garden wall. When she’s caught trespassing by a rakishly handsome stranger with a Scottish burr and far-too-knowing eyes, her carefully guarded independence falters.

Fletcher McQuinton, Duke of Kincade, is in London on business and determined to return to Scotland as soon as possible—without a wife in tow. Especially not one of England’s spoiled debutantes. But his plans unravel when he encounters the spirited young woman climbing over his garden wall. She’s not what he expected, not at all… and suddenly, Fletcher isn’t so eager to leave.

With meddling family, mismatched expectations, and stubborn hearts in the way, Rayne and Fletcher must decide if they’ll cling to the lives they planned—or risk everything for the love neither saw coming.

The Debutante and the Duke is book nine in the Seductive Scoundrels series by Collette Cameron. A gorgeous Scottish Duke and a delicate English rose meet over a garden wall. I enjoyed this charming romance. The Debutante and the Duke is book nine in the Seductive Scoundrels series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but this “Scoundrel” world will make more sense if it’s read in order. I liked the heroine Rayne, but there were moments when she seemed too “Snow White” like. I could picture birds coming and resting on her fingers as she sang in the garden. I did enjoy her humor and wit and there are several funny moments. This is a sweet and clean romance.