Last Duke Standing by Julia London

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This book had me from the book description and from being a genre I love to read. 

Book Description

When Crown Princess Justine of Wesloria is sent to England to learn the ropes of royalty, she falls under the tutelage of none other than Queen Victoria herself. Justine’s also in the market for a proper husband--one fit to marry the future queen of Wesloria.

Because he knows simply everyone, William, Lord Douglas (the notoriously rakish heir to the Duke of Hamilton seat in Scotland, and decidedly not husband material), is on hand as an escort of sorts. William has been recruited to keep an eye on the royal matchmaker for the Weslorian prime minister, tasked to ensure the princess is matched with a man of quality...and one who will be sympathetic to the prime minister’s views.

As William and Justine are forced to scrutinize an endless parade of England’s best bachelors, they become friends. But when the crowd of potential grooms is steadily culled, what if William is the last bachelor standing?

About Julia London

Julia London is the NYT, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of historical romance, contemporary romance, and women's fiction with strong romantic elements. Previous series include the Suddenly contemporary romance series and the popular Highland Grooms historical romance series. She is a six-time finalist for the RITA Award of excellence in romantic fiction, and the recipient of RT Bookclub's Best Historical Novel. She lives in Austin, Texas.

My thoughts

I really enjoyed this book. It was sweet, funny and full of banter between our hero and heroine. 

The author did an amazing job showing the complex relationship between the characters as well. 

You had the relationship between our two sisters who were princesses. The oldest has the responsibility of the crown and never doing anything right. The youngest is the prize of the family.

You had the farther son relationship between our hero William and his father who was less than business-minded.

You had the overbearing chaperones who would do anything to keep the king and queen's favors. 

plus many other complex relationships.

all this led to a very fun story. I was most taken in by our Princess and hero because their relationship started as enemies, then went to friends and finally love. It was fun to watch their relationship grow,

I would definitely add this book to my read again listen as I was thoroughly entertaining.