The Duke’s Scottish Spinster: A Historical Regency Romance Novel

by Emma Linfield

“I’ll make you my perfect Duchess…as long as you obey my rules.”

Catriona left Scotland for one to help her sisters make their debut in the London ton. But rescuing a little girl brings her face to face with the most intimidating Duke…

Widowed Duke Joseph does not let anyone near his daughter. Still, Catriona is the perfect, practical choice for a female influence. But only if she vows to obey all his
1. She becomes the perfect duchess.
2. He raises his daughter, his way.
3. They never fall in love.

Yet, Catriona has one condition of her an hour each day free from his rules… No matter the cost…

*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke’s Scottish Spinster is the novel for you.

An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Emma Linfield and published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

Pick up "The Duke’s Scottish Spinster" today to discover Emma's amazing new story!

Genres: Historical, Historical Romance

434 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 19, 2025

About the author

Emma Linfield has always been passionate about historical romances. Ever fascinated with the world of Regency England and being utmost inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s work, she decided she wanted to write her own stories. Stories of love and tradition being mixed in the most appealing way for every hopeless romantic, much like herself.

Born and raised in Southern California, Emma Linfield has a degree in Creative Writing and English Literature, and she has been working as a freelance writer for the past 10 years. When she isn’t writing, Emma loves spending her time with her own prince charming and two beautiful children, all the while enjoying the famous Californian sun and ocean.

So, hop on to this exciting journey of Dukes, Earls and true love with Emma and find pleasure in the old fashioned world of Regency - an Era of pure romance, elegance and high fashion!

(Source: Official Website)

Reviews

[Phylis Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story

Heartfelt romance, a twist, down to earth and believable flawed characters, and witty, entertaining dialogue. I could not put this story down until the end. Just read it you shouldn't be disappointed.

[SRH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joseph, who has had a difficult past leading him to believe that he isn’t capable of love, feels a need to find a good female role model for his young daughter. Catriona, content to help her two younger sisters find happiness, has resigned herself to a life of spinsterhood. When he sees her across a ballroom, the draw is instant, although he isn’t able to identify whose foreign emotions. Making a mutually beneficial offer of marriage allows Joseph to have a proper role model for is daughter, while offering his name, rank, and connections to Catriona’s efforts to aid her sisters in their quest for happiness. His stipulation that this will be a marriage of convenience isn’t a problem for either one of them…until it is. The slow-burn development of a relationship into something more has some sweet, tender moments, as well as heartbreakingly frustrating moments in which you wish you could give them both a push in the right direction. Joseph’s ability to recognize emotions that are foreign to him is a journey we’re willing to take with him as we can see where it will end. Sweet and lovely, this story is enhanced by very memorable side characters in the form of a precocious daughter, two sisters in need of their own stories, and an uncle who might just be perfect for this group of women. This one is just sweet from beginning to end.

[Shelby Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grief and detachment!

A sad story of how lack of knowledge of post partardom depression can affect the family. Duke Joseph’s first wife sank into severe depression after her daughter was born. After her suicide, Joseph determined to never get close to anyone, but his now seven year old daughter needs a woman in her life, to guide her, when Dorothea fall into the river and Catriona saves her, he has found his duchess. As she is only in London to help her two younger sisters enter society, thanks to their uncle.of course nothing runs smoothly, but interesting!

[Cecelia Gardon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really a fantastic book. It was nice to actually read that a happy doting uncle took over when her parents died. The characters realistic, and drew you in. The plot was great as well. It was cleanly written, which I appreciate.

The only problem that I could complain about is the preview the pre-log in the epilogue did not work. You click on it and it gives you about 10 sentences and that’s it.

[susan lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

An American version of regency England. Totally unrealistic. A duke having no servants and the manners of the characters so out of true it made the story very poor indeed. I will not be reading anymore of this author until she pays more attention to detail and researches the era in which she basis her story.

[Carly Sorenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

To Love a Scot

With a name like Catriona and a firey personality to boot, I knew this book was of to a great start. Add in a sweet tempered 7-year-old and a handsome, standoffish Duke, and the rest was history. I love the story, the fur baby Nina, and Cat's crazy sisters and eccentric Great-Uncle.

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story. She wanted to take care of her sisters and she did. However, she found love along the way. It's sweet how Dorothea takes to her so well. It took Joseph a while to realize what love was. You don't want to miss this sweet story.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cat and her sisters have been in London for two years now after their parents died in Scotland. The duke meets her after she saves his daughter from drowning and decides marriage would bene them both. Over time and circumstances they ultimately find their hea together

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall, I really like this book.... But why the heck is the extended epilogue not included?? How annoying. That alone made me want to rate this book poorly even though I enjoyed it... obviously I'm not going to do that because I really like the book... 🤣🤣

[Maryellyn Krantz · Rating 5 out of 5]

LoveFound

A delightful story of a man who needed to change and the woman who made it happen. Very likeable characters who grew as the story progressed

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

The characters complement each other and i thoroughly enjoyed the plot and banter.
A beautiful read which i highly recommend

[Noreen Towers · Rating 5 out of 5]

always an argument

Nice sweet story of past pain, bad decisions and finally love. Good to have a story that progress with little mystery! Enjoy

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful storytelling.

I love Author Emma Linfield's storytelling and style. Each of her books bring an excitement and and thrill unique to her and always delivers an amazing HEA.

[Chloe Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m honestly shocked that a book with this many spelling errors, missing words, and grammatical mistakes could get published. Story was fine, if a bit boring.

[Yissel Acosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

I was unable to stop reading! I even got a terrible headache!, but it's worth it. Very entertaining and all the characters are adorable, even the dogs :D