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Reveiw: The Trouble with Dukes by Grace Burrowes

I liked this one, but it wasn't my favorite.  I gave it a 3/5 stars on Goodreads.  Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy.

The Trouble with Dukes is the first in a series, and like I mentioned I did like it.  I love series so I will defiantly read the second one.  This book features lovely Megan Windham and the gruff Hamish MacHugh, a brand new Duke.

Megan has found herself in a courtship with a vile man and she doesn't know how to get out of it.  Instead of confiding in one of the many protective Windham men she turns to Hamish.  Despite his desire to distance himself from Megan he finds himself drawn to her sunny personality and a love match is born.  Together they find a way out of trouble and end up together.

All of my favorite components of a good romance story are present in the book, and I did like the characters.  It's hard for me to put my finger on why I didn't like this book as much as some others, but I think it has a little something to do with the writing.  There were times when the story didn't flow as nicely as others.  Also, the language wasn't natural when characters were talking to each other at times.  Sometimes when Megan was talking to Hamish it seemed more like she was talking to herself, or that it was a little forced.

Overall a good first story of a series...I look forward to seeing what else the series leads too.
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