I quite liked this. Just a tiny dash of insecurity, but I enjoyed the banter between the H and h. I usually am not really into intentional spinsters, but this had enough other enjoyable elements that it still qualified as my preferred trope. Clean, which I’m not keen on, but oh well. (3.5 stars) ( )

From BackCover:
AUDRA LEIGH MASTERS HAD NO INTEREST IN DUKES, ELIGIBLE OR OTHERWISE!

The entire county, however, was agog with the news that the infamous Duke of Raeburn —whose frown was as legendary as his fortune—was hosting a ball to choose a duchess!

A chance encounter with the Scowling Duke himself only confirmed Audra's desire to remain a spinster, content with her inheritance and her books. His insolence was infuriating. How dare he deem her a Long Meg with unremarkable eyes! She wouldn't go to his ball if he got on his knees and begged.

But the duke was not to be bested by this brazen hoyden. No, he had a few ideas of his own.... ( )