Never a Duke

Ned (deserves to be a) Wentworth has been part of the Rogues to Riches series from the beginning, and that’s how long I’ve loved him. An impertinent street kid with smarts and a heart of gold has become an independent and intelligent businessman. He has most assuredly met his match in Rosalind Kinwood. She’s as bold and sassy as he is. She come to him for help finding her maid(s). It seems her last two lady’s maids have disappeared without a word. Several other young women in the same area are missing as well. The mystery is interesting. He agrees to help her investigate, and their adventure begins. This story is well-written and fast-paced. It has tough family dynamics, a mystery to solve, fun, and romance. As with all the books in this series, the cast of characters is awesome. There are twists, turns, and surprises for everyone. An absolutely delightful story! I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Once a child of the streets, Ned is now the adopted son of a duke. Earl's daughter Rosalind hopes his seedier connections can help in her search for her missing lady's maid. Rosalind is despised by society and her family alike for her bluestocking ways. Ned can related. He's accepted everywhere yet not viewed as "good ton." Can these two misfits unravel the growing mystery and convince her father to let them be together? I love these characters—they're likeable, relatable, and a perfect fit for each other. They mystery was clever and woven well into the romance arc. Now I have to go back and read the earlier books in the series! Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I loved Ned and Rosalind together! There's a mystery afoot, namely the disappearance of two of Rosalind's maids, and she turns to Ned to conduct a very discreet investigation. I loved the way these two teamed up to find the truth and rescue the victims, and I adored Ned's ability to straddle the line between high society and "those sorts of people." Young Artie was a delightful addition to the story. As always with this author, the writing is instantly captivating, intense, and deeply romantic. I loved the focus on social justice and Ned's enterprises with those who deserve a fair shot in life. There's a delightful HEA for Ned and Rosalind, as well as for a secondary couple and of course for the rescued victims. I wish the villains had faced a more appropriately harsh punishment, but justice was done nonetheless. I adored seeing the Wentworths again and catching up with a few of the couples from earlier books. Each one is a delicious adventure, and I can't recommend this series highly enough. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.