This novel could definitely benefit from a more thorough editing process - there were several missing or repeated words, spelling mistakes, and errors in punctuation. The story also felt superficial at times and could have been more fleshed out. That being said, however, it was still fairly interesting and had some redeeming qualities, such as the portrayal of the characters' emotions. ( )

As a huge fan of vintage Harlequins, I enjoy stories of a dominant male finding his match. All the better if he is handsome and rich! I recall the stories of Betty Neels where the handsome doctor rescues the hard-working and often overlooked nurse, who is struggling to get by. He rescues her and takes her "home", frequently to an exotic locale with lovely food and staff in the home and every comfort of the time. Even more satisfying is when they realize they are a love match! With this story, I was hoping for just a bit "more" from the Spanish Duke. Although he is handsome and rich, I was just not sure what the attraction was between the 2 protagonists, other than instant lust. Hard to think about getting married in just 3 months especially when she was dating another boyfriend at the party where they met. But no matter as there were other characters in the book that really charmed me and gave the novella more substance such as the acknowledgement and instant friendship of the Duke's half sister. You can read a lot about a man in the treatment of his family and in this way, more depth about the Duke was revealed. Just wish the story was a bit more fleshed out about why these 2 married, what they have in common, used some more imaginative vocabulary and had more character growth and less sparring! But at least, in the end, we know that they are making an effort to have a love match and that their babies will have a loving home. ( )