Very interesting read and a different story line. So glad fir the HEA ending.

I enjoy this author very much, and this was another lovely story. However, I have one issue with the writing. In this story alone, there were roughly 45 named characters—some only mentioned once or twice and many not relevant to the storyline. I don’t understand the need to include all of the characters who added nothing to the story. For me and in my opinion, it makes the story cluttered and difficult to follow. Less is more.

A swindler has been busy and has effected our two main characters. Arabella’s Dad and the dukedom that Graham inherited fell prey. Together they set out to undo the wrong that has been done. A beautiful love story with mystery tied in.

When Graham Kingsley was secretary to the Earl of St. Ives, he made a good living and was happy. Now he has inherited a title. He is the Duke of Halstead, the impoverished Duke of Halstead. As much as he hates it, he needs to marry for money. Not long ago, Miss Arabella Stoke was to marry David, Earl of St. Ives. He fell in love with and married another. Arabella holds no grudge because she believes in marrying for love. Unfortunately, her family is in dire straits, and, as much as she hates it, she must marry for money. Graham and Arabella meet at the home of Phoebe Lennox, a wealthy heiress (just what Graham is looking for), the founder of the Sptifire Society (a group of women who intend to be very independent), and a friend of Arabella. Two things happen when these two meet. One, they discover that their financial problems may have been brought about by the same swindler. Two, even though a match between them seems impossible, they fall in love. Can they find the swindler and recoup the money he cheated them out of? Can they each move aside while the other makes an advantageous match? Quite a dilemma they face. They may need help. Never Have I Never With a Duke is a wonderful start for a new series. I love Graham and Arabella. They are duty-bound, determined to do what is right for those who depend on them, and absolutely meant for each other. I love the way they put their heads together to solve the swindler puzzle. Now if they can just figure out that happily ever after thing. With a strong cast of secondary characters, friends and family, they might just find a way. Besides the worrisome dilemma, this is a quick and entertaining story, cute and fun. I happily recommend it. I received an ARC of this book from the author and publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.