Book Review: A Duke, The Lady, and A Baby by Vanessa Riley

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I won this ARC from Kensington Books. In fact they sent me two in error due to the COVID delays. ~~ [i][/i] When headstrong West Indian heiress Patience Jordan questioned her English husband's mysterious suicide, she lost everything: her newborn son, Lionel, her fortune - and her freedom. Falsely imprisoned, she risks her life to be near her child - finally resorting to getting herself hired as her own son's nanny. But working for his unsuspecting new guardian, Busick Strathmore, Duke of Repington, has perils of its own. Especially when Patience discovers his military strictness belies an ex-rake of unswerving honor - and unexpected passion.[i][/i] [/i]A wounded military hero, Busick is determined to resolve his dead cousin's dangerous financial dealings for Lionel's sake. But his investigation is a minor skirmish compared to dealing with the forthright, courageous, and alluring Patience. Somehow she's breaking his rules, and sweeping past his defenses. Soon, between formidable enemies and obstacles, they form a fragile trust - but will it be enough to save the future they long for?[i] ~~ This was exceptional story that included various diverse characters. Without the picture on the front I could not picture them, however. The Duke seemed like an older gentleman to me and Patience' ethnic background escaped me. I had to keep looking at the picture to remind myself. This story told of strong women and the men who stand behind them. A wonderful change of pace. The love shared between the two made me tense. I wanted them to admit their love for each other yet they remained quiet and stubborn and appropriate (not sure if that is the word I am looking for). They were decent and civil to one another. Patience is a determined woman who would not let anything or anyone step in her way. A strong woman indeed. I really enjoyed this story. And if you know me I am no one for historical novels, but the more I read them the more I enjoy them.