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The Silver Duchesses #2
A Scot on Duchess Square
His kinsmen abducted the wrong lady. Why did he think she was so right?
A Scot and a fiery widow discover love in this next book in a new historical romance Regency series from USA Today bestselling author Meara Platt! The ladies known to Society as the Silver Duchesses reside on Duchess Square in elegant Mayfair. These lovely heroines, Berry, Miranda, and Gwendolyn, are about to find love in this delightful Silver Dukes spin-off series!
Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, is furious to learn his kinsmen have taken it upon themselves to choose a bride for him. Not just choose her, but those fools have actually abducted her and carried her off to his home, Lanark Castle, on the rugged coast of Scotland, to set at his feet. Only, they have taken the wrong girl. Instead of the sweet young thing they sought to bring him, they’ve grabbed her hellion aunt, Lady Miranda Lawson, who is now tearing apart his parlor and striking fear in all his kinsmen as she hurls everything she can find at them. Gad, she’s splendid. Beautiful, too. Now he must apologize to the smart-mouthed, fiery Miranda and ignore the desire that rages through him with their every encounter. To make matters worse, his foolish kinsmen injured her during the abduction, so he is now honor bound to tend her and protect her while returning her safely to her London home. But as they undertake the journey together, Bram is coming to realize that Miranda is the right bride for him. He’s fallen in love with her. Can she ever forgive his family’s reprehensible behavior? Will she ever see him as more than a Scottish brute and accept to be his wife?
Lady Miranda Lawson endured a disastrous marriage that left her a widow at the age of twenty, and has been subjected to the hatred and ridicule of her husband’s family ever since. So, her decision never to remarry proved a simple one to make. No husband, and sadly, no children for her, but she has her sweet niece to love and care for as her own. In fact, Miranda is quite content with her life, until some drunken Scots grab her from an Edinburgh inn where she and her niece happen to be staying, toss a sack over her head, and carry her off to the castle of a big, burly Scot with bright red hair tinged with gray at the temples, who claims to be Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway. He is gruff, gorgeous, surprisingly gentle and protective, but obviously horrified his kinsmen took it upon themselves to abduct a bride for him. Only, they’ve brought her, obviously the wrong bride. Those idiots meant to steal her dear, sweet niece. To Miranda’s dismay, Solway seems content with the mistake and insists she is the one he wants. Absurd! Isn’t it? As he escorts her home to London’s Duchess Square, they are thrown together every waking hour, and Miranda’s barriers start to fall. Her first experience with marriage left her emotionally scarred. Does she dare open her heart to love again?
Tropes you'll enjoy:
• He falls first
• Road trip romance
• Abducted heroine/protector hero
• Spinster/powerful duke hero
• Widow/Second chance at love
A Scot and a fiery widow discover love in this next book in a new historical romance Regency series from USA Today bestselling author Meara Platt! The ladies known to Society as the Silver Duchesses reside on Duchess Square in elegant Mayfair. These lovely heroines, Berry, Miranda, and Gwendolyn, are about to find love in this delightful Silver Dukes spin-off series!
Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, is furious to learn his kinsmen have taken it upon themselves to choose a bride for him. Not just choose her, but those fools have actually abducted her and carried her off to his home, Lanark Castle, on the rugged coast of Scotland, to set at his feet. Only, they have taken the wrong girl. Instead of the sweet young thing they sought to bring him, they’ve grabbed her hellion aunt, Lady Miranda Lawson, who is now tearing apart his parlor and striking fear in all his kinsmen as she hurls everything she can find at them. Gad, she’s splendid. Beautiful, too. Now he must apologize to the smart-mouthed, fiery Miranda and ignore the desire that rages through him with their every encounter. To make matters worse, his foolish kinsmen injured her during the abduction, so he is now honor bound to tend her and protect her while returning her safely to her London home. But as they undertake the journey together, Bram is coming to realize that Miranda is the right bride for him. He’s fallen in love with her. Can she ever forgive his family’s reprehensible behavior? Will she ever see him as more than a Scottish brute and accept to be his wife?
Lady Miranda Lawson endured a disastrous marriage that left her a widow at the age of twenty, and has been subjected to the hatred and ridicule of her husband’s family ever since. So, her decision never to remarry proved a simple one to make. No husband, and sadly, no children for her, but she has her sweet niece to love and care for as her own. In fact, Miranda is quite content with her life, until some drunken Scots grab her from an Edinburgh inn where she and her niece happen to be staying, toss a sack over her head, and carry her off to the castle of a big, burly Scot with bright red hair tinged with gray at the temples, who claims to be Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway. He is gruff, gorgeous, surprisingly gentle and protective, but obviously horrified his kinsmen took it upon themselves to abduct a bride for him. Only, they’ve brought her, obviously the wrong bride. Those idiots meant to steal her dear, sweet niece. To Miranda’s dismay, Solway seems content with the mistake and insists she is the one he wants. Absurd! Isn’t it? As he escorts her home to London’s Duchess Square, they are thrown together every waking hour, and Miranda’s barriers start to fall. Her first experience with marriage left her emotionally scarred. Does she dare open her heart to love again?
Tropes you'll enjoy:
• He falls first
• Road trip romance
• Abducted heroine/protector hero
• Spinster/powerful duke hero
• Widow/Second chance at love
- GenresRomance
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2026
About the author
Meara Platt
119 books905 followersMeara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.
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July 13, 2026
3.7 Stars
One Liner: A rather fun read
Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, is furious when he finds out that his kinsmen took matters into their own hands to find him a wife and actually kidnapped someone. Except, they picked the girl’s aunt instead, and she is now raging in his parlor, hurling anything she can find. However, when he actually meets the Lady Miranda Lawson, a beautiful widow, and tends to her injuries as she recovers, Bram realizes she is the right bride for him.
Miranda had had enough of marriage when she became a widow at twenty. She was content with her niece, the same one who was supposed to be kidnapped by the Scots, but they took her instead. The Duke of Solway turns out to be a good man, but Miranda doesn’t want the risk of marriage after the first one scarred her.
The story comes in Bram and Miranda’s third-person POVs.
My Thoughts
I’ve read the author’s works before, but not from this series. The book works as a standalone, though it has characters from other books in very minor roles.
Though the book has references to some heavy themes (adultery, evil family members, etc.), and the FMC has some trauma to deal with, the overall vibe is sweet and cute. That’s because there is an adorable side character, the niece, who is a proper sunshine.
The bonus is that we get two love stories in one book. The second one is super cute, while the main romance talks of patience, learning to trust again, healing, finding love when you don’t expect it, etc.
Though both are insta-love, the spice is relatively less and left until the end. Even then, it is not a lot, maybe 1.5 at the most, that too for the main couple.
The villains are truly vile and typical of a daily soap vamp. Almost like caricatures, but I didn’t mind since this is a short book, and the focus stays on the main characters.
The story pretty much starts as the blurb states, with the FMC hurling vases in the Duke’s living room after being kidnapped. This sets the pacing, which is pretty steady throughout.
The last part gets a bit dramatic, but in a fun way. Also, we don’t see any of it and are only told, so it doesn’t take up a lot of space either. The path to HEA is quick and easy in this one.
To summarize, A Scot on Duchess Square is a quick and easy read if you want something to entertain you for a couple of hours or so.
Thank you, NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley #AScotOnDuchessSquare
One Liner: A rather fun read
Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, is furious when he finds out that his kinsmen took matters into their own hands to find him a wife and actually kidnapped someone. Except, they picked the girl’s aunt instead, and she is now raging in his parlor, hurling anything she can find. However, when he actually meets the Lady Miranda Lawson, a beautiful widow, and tends to her injuries as she recovers, Bram realizes she is the right bride for him.
Miranda had had enough of marriage when she became a widow at twenty. She was content with her niece, the same one who was supposed to be kidnapped by the Scots, but they took her instead. The Duke of Solway turns out to be a good man, but Miranda doesn’t want the risk of marriage after the first one scarred her.
The story comes in Bram and Miranda’s third-person POVs.
My Thoughts
I’ve read the author’s works before, but not from this series. The book works as a standalone, though it has characters from other books in very minor roles.
Though the book has references to some heavy themes (adultery, evil family members, etc.), and the FMC has some trauma to deal with, the overall vibe is sweet and cute. That’s because there is an adorable side character, the niece, who is a proper sunshine.
The bonus is that we get two love stories in one book. The second one is super cute, while the main romance talks of patience, learning to trust again, healing, finding love when you don’t expect it, etc.
Though both are insta-love, the spice is relatively less and left until the end. Even then, it is not a lot, maybe 1.5 at the most, that too for the main couple.
The villains are truly vile and typical of a daily soap vamp. Almost like caricatures, but I didn’t mind since this is a short book, and the focus stays on the main characters.
The story pretty much starts as the blurb states, with the FMC hurling vases in the Duke’s living room after being kidnapped. This sets the pacing, which is pretty steady throughout.
The last part gets a bit dramatic, but in a fun way. Also, we don’t see any of it and are only told, so it doesn’t take up a lot of space either. The path to HEA is quick and easy in this one.
To summarize, A Scot on Duchess Square is a quick and easy read if you want something to entertain you for a couple of hours or so.
Thank you, NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley #AScotOnDuchessSquare
June 26, 2026
Meara Platt is always a great comfort read. This story is about a Scottish duke Bram (prepare for the brogue!) and Miranda, the woman his kinsmen mistakenly kidnap as his bride-to-be instead of her niece. Mind you, neither woman consented to such a turn of events and neither did Bram. Once he realizes what happened, he reunites Miranda with her niece and volunteers as an escort for both back to London. A lovely, sweet and lighthearted romance ensues (with some spice!). Bram is a very charming MMC and Miranda is a very spunky FMC.
I read that as a standalone and it worked fine like that. I am a fan of Meara Platt’s “Silver Dukes” series, so now that I know there is also “Silver Duchesses”, will go back to read more.
I read that as a standalone and it worked fine like that. I am a fan of Meara Platt’s “Silver Dukes” series, so now that I know there is also “Silver Duchesses”, will go back to read more.
June 13, 2026
I voluntarily read and reviewed this advanced copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I read the first book in this series earlier this year and became obsessed with this author. Her characters are so charming and sweet that it makes my heart burst with joy. The tenderness in this collection is unparalleled. This second installment features the jaded widow Miranda and a burly Scot determined to melt her heart of stone. This was a vastly different story than the angelic Miss Berry in the previous book. Miranda had a lot of baggage from her first marriage. She was a tough nut that I swear would never crack. I mean it, I was afraid this cookie was determined to never crumble. Through time and patience, they recognized their feelings and eventually got their happy ending. I wish it was a more pleasant thawing, but all romances are different. I love this author's writing and I hope to explore more of her previous books. I am a verified Platt princess and I'll never get enough of her lovely characters. Can we get this girl a realtor to Duchess Square and a hot Scot to boot too?
I read the first book in this series earlier this year and became obsessed with this author. Her characters are so charming and sweet that it makes my heart burst with joy. The tenderness in this collection is unparalleled. This second installment features the jaded widow Miranda and a burly Scot determined to melt her heart of stone. This was a vastly different story than the angelic Miss Berry in the previous book. Miranda had a lot of baggage from her first marriage. She was a tough nut that I swear would never crack. I mean it, I was afraid this cookie was determined to never crumble. Through time and patience, they recognized their feelings and eventually got their happy ending. I wish it was a more pleasant thawing, but all romances are different. I love this author's writing and I hope to explore more of her previous books. I am a verified Platt princess and I'll never get enough of her lovely characters. Can we get this girl a realtor to Duchess Square and a hot Scot to boot too?
June 19, 2026
I would like to thank Netgalley and Dragonblade Publishing for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
The wrong woman is kidnapped, but will the Scottish duke fall in love with her anyway?
I liked this better than the first book in the series, and I loved that the mc’s were both older. And there was a silver dukes cameo!
The wrong woman is kidnapped, but will the Scottish duke fall in love with her anyway?
I liked this better than the first book in the series, and I loved that the mc’s were both older. And there was a silver dukes cameo!
June 28, 2026
RESCUED BY THE SCOTT
Still in Scotland for a wedding, Lady Miranda Lawson is kidnapped and separated from her niece. Delivered to Lanark Castle, she's delivered as a bride for their laird, Bram Lanark, the Duke of Solway. Having no part in their plans, he considers his kinsmen idjits. He's forty years old and a bachelor. He's never found a lady to love. Miranda isn't afraid to express her anger by throwing every available object at her kidnappers. Bram finds her very attractive and it's love at first sight. Not so Miranda. Once burned, twice afraid to be hurt again. Bram will need a lot of patience to win her hand in marriage. I had a lot of impatience with her indecision. Very mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from Netgalley.
Still in Scotland for a wedding, Lady Miranda Lawson is kidnapped and separated from her niece. Delivered to Lanark Castle, she's delivered as a bride for their laird, Bram Lanark, the Duke of Solway. Having no part in their plans, he considers his kinsmen idjits. He's forty years old and a bachelor. He's never found a lady to love. Miranda isn't afraid to express her anger by throwing every available object at her kidnappers. Bram finds her very attractive and it's love at first sight. Not so Miranda. Once burned, twice afraid to be hurt again. Bram will need a lot of patience to win her hand in marriage. I had a lot of impatience with her indecision. Very mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from Netgalley.
June 21, 2026
This historical romance is part of a series but each book is easily read on its own. The characters from the other books are good friends of our heroine in this one. So you will have met her as a secondary character in the previous books. There are actually two romances for the price of one.
Lost of mischief made by a well meaning Clan member and nastiness from a vindictive woman.
A wonderful story with a fabulous hero and a stubborn, but loving heroine.
Great fun.
Lost of mischief made by a well meaning Clan member and nastiness from a vindictive woman.
A wonderful story with a fabulous hero and a stubborn, but loving heroine.
Great fun.
June 19, 2026
A Scot on Duchess Square, the second installment in Meara Platt’s Silver Duchess series, is a delight from start to finish. From the opening page, the story charms with humor, heart, and an irresistible romantic spark.
Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, finds his orderly life upended when his meddling kinsmen attempt to kidnap a bride for him—only to abduct the wrong woman. Their victim, Lady Miranda Lawson, is the fiery aunt of the intended bride, and her explosive outrage is both hilarious and unforgettable. She transforms Bram’s parlor into a battlefield, hurling objects at his horrified relatives, making her defiance impossible to ignore. This was the scene that set the stage of the story for me, and boy was I smiling—grinning like a cat who just found the cream, trying not to laugh out loud at the delightful chaos.
As the dust settles, Bram’s calm, intrigued nature perfectly offsets Miranda’s passionate fury. When he discovers she was injured during the mishap, his protective side shines. He personally takes responsibility for her care and safe return to London, and during their journey, a connection begins to bloom. Bram’s patience and sincerity gradually chip away at Miranda’s walls, even as she resists the pull of her heart. I loved Bram, this burly, gruff, Scot was my idea of the perfect older hero!
Miranda’s hesitance is understandable—she is a young widow scarred by a disastrous first marriage who has vowed never to marry again. Her quiet life raising her niece Gwenys seems enough, until Bram’s unrelenting kindness and charm force her to reconsider. Their witty banter, tender moments, and the slow unfurling of trust and love make their romance deeply satisfying. Watching Miranda’s resolve crumble and her heart open is as humorous as it is touching.
The subplot of Gwenys and Douglas’s budding romance adds warmth and depth, weaving seamlessly into the main story. The challenges posed by envious rivals and villains only heighten the joy of the ultimate happily-ever-after for both couples.
With its clever humor, endearing characters, and tender romance, A Scot on Duchess Square is impossible to put down. Meara Platt’s gift for creating heartfelt, engaging love stories shines on every page, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next adventure in the Silver Duchess series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for this free advanced copy - this is my honest and voluntary review; all opinions are my own.
Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, finds his orderly life upended when his meddling kinsmen attempt to kidnap a bride for him—only to abduct the wrong woman. Their victim, Lady Miranda Lawson, is the fiery aunt of the intended bride, and her explosive outrage is both hilarious and unforgettable. She transforms Bram’s parlor into a battlefield, hurling objects at his horrified relatives, making her defiance impossible to ignore. This was the scene that set the stage of the story for me, and boy was I smiling—grinning like a cat who just found the cream, trying not to laugh out loud at the delightful chaos.
As the dust settles, Bram’s calm, intrigued nature perfectly offsets Miranda’s passionate fury. When he discovers she was injured during the mishap, his protective side shines. He personally takes responsibility for her care and safe return to London, and during their journey, a connection begins to bloom. Bram’s patience and sincerity gradually chip away at Miranda’s walls, even as she resists the pull of her heart. I loved Bram, this burly, gruff, Scot was my idea of the perfect older hero!
Miranda’s hesitance is understandable—she is a young widow scarred by a disastrous first marriage who has vowed never to marry again. Her quiet life raising her niece Gwenys seems enough, until Bram’s unrelenting kindness and charm force her to reconsider. Their witty banter, tender moments, and the slow unfurling of trust and love make their romance deeply satisfying. Watching Miranda’s resolve crumble and her heart open is as humorous as it is touching.
The subplot of Gwenys and Douglas’s budding romance adds warmth and depth, weaving seamlessly into the main story. The challenges posed by envious rivals and villains only heighten the joy of the ultimate happily-ever-after for both couples.
With its clever humor, endearing characters, and tender romance, A Scot on Duchess Square is impossible to put down. Meara Platt’s gift for creating heartfelt, engaging love stories shines on every page, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next adventure in the Silver Duchess series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for this free advanced copy - this is my honest and voluntary review; all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when well‑meaning Scottish kinsmen attempt matchmaking with the precision of drunken toddlers, wonder no more - this book delivers the answer with gusto.
Lady Miranda Lawson gets mistakenly abducted by Bram’s overenthusiastic clan, & instead of swooning like a proper Regency miss, she immediately starts hurling anything breakable in his parlor. Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, takes one look at this fierce, furious, wrong‑woman‑entirely & basically thinks, “Aye, that one.” And thus begins his journey of falling harder than a heroine tripping over her hem. These two are older, wiser, and absolutely not here for nonsense, except the nonsense they create together. Bram works his arse off to earn Miranda’s trust, affection, & eventual surrender......watching him try is like watching a very handsome oak tree attempt emotional intelligence - adorable, effective, & hilarious.
The secondary couple (Miranda’s niece & Bram’s cousin) are charming & sweet enough to make you want to hand them biscuits. The two harpies - the stepmother & her evil sidekick friend - are so vile I booed every time they appeared on the page. But the heart of this book is Bram & Miranda: two people who thought they were done with love until fate, chaos, & a poorly executed kidnapping shoved them together. Their chemistry is warm, slow‑burn, grown‑up deliciousness, & watching Miranda rediscover her worth, while Bram worships the ground she walks on is pure romance gold.
Funny, swoony, wickedly satisfying, & filled with characters you want to hug & two you’d happily boot into the nearest moat. Meara Platt once again proves she can spin romance gold out of chaos, charm, & a heroine who throws & breaks things. I started laughing at this couple’s banter on page one & never stopped. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Lady Miranda Lawson gets mistakenly abducted by Bram’s overenthusiastic clan, & instead of swooning like a proper Regency miss, she immediately starts hurling anything breakable in his parlor. Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, takes one look at this fierce, furious, wrong‑woman‑entirely & basically thinks, “Aye, that one.” And thus begins his journey of falling harder than a heroine tripping over her hem. These two are older, wiser, and absolutely not here for nonsense, except the nonsense they create together. Bram works his arse off to earn Miranda’s trust, affection, & eventual surrender......watching him try is like watching a very handsome oak tree attempt emotional intelligence - adorable, effective, & hilarious.
The secondary couple (Miranda’s niece & Bram’s cousin) are charming & sweet enough to make you want to hand them biscuits. The two harpies - the stepmother & her evil sidekick friend - are so vile I booed every time they appeared on the page. But the heart of this book is Bram & Miranda: two people who thought they were done with love until fate, chaos, & a poorly executed kidnapping shoved them together. Their chemistry is warm, slow‑burn, grown‑up deliciousness, & watching Miranda rediscover her worth, while Bram worships the ground she walks on is pure romance gold.
Funny, swoony, wickedly satisfying, & filled with characters you want to hug & two you’d happily boot into the nearest moat. Meara Platt once again proves she can spin romance gold out of chaos, charm, & a heroine who throws & breaks things. I started laughing at this couple’s banter on page one & never stopped. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 20, 2026
A Scot on Duchess Square is a sweet, slow-burn historical romance between Lady Miranda Lawson and Bram, the Duke of Solway.
Miranda enters the story carrying emotional scars from a previous relationship, making trust difficult for her. Bram, on the other hand, has no interest in marriage unless it is founded on genuine love. Their paths cross in a rather hilarious and unconventional way when Miranda is accidentally abducted and mistaken as Bram’s intended bride.
One of my favorite moments in the book occurs during this encounter. Faced with what she believes to be a dangerous situation, Miranda fights for her freedom with impressive determination, throwing vases and anything else she can get her hands on at her captors. Her fiery spirit immediately captures Bram’s attention, and from that moment forward, he is completely smitten.
The story is filled with humorous moments and sweet interactions as Bram patiently works to earn Miranda’s trust and prove his feelings. Their relationship develops gradually, which will appeal to readers who enjoy a true slow-burn romance.
While I enjoyed the premise, the humor, and Miranda’s strong-willed personality, the pacing felt a little too slow at times, making it difficult to stay fully invested throughout the story. However, Bram’s unwavering devotion and the lighthearted nature of the romance kept me reading.
Overall, A Scot on Duchess Square is a charming and amusing historical romance with likable characters, a unique first meeting, and a gentle love story. While it wasn’t a standout read for me, it was an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon and will likely appeal to fans of slow-burn Regency romance.
**an honest review of the ARC book from Netgallery**
Miranda enters the story carrying emotional scars from a previous relationship, making trust difficult for her. Bram, on the other hand, has no interest in marriage unless it is founded on genuine love. Their paths cross in a rather hilarious and unconventional way when Miranda is accidentally abducted and mistaken as Bram’s intended bride.
One of my favorite moments in the book occurs during this encounter. Faced with what she believes to be a dangerous situation, Miranda fights for her freedom with impressive determination, throwing vases and anything else she can get her hands on at her captors. Her fiery spirit immediately captures Bram’s attention, and from that moment forward, he is completely smitten.
The story is filled with humorous moments and sweet interactions as Bram patiently works to earn Miranda’s trust and prove his feelings. Their relationship develops gradually, which will appeal to readers who enjoy a true slow-burn romance.
While I enjoyed the premise, the humor, and Miranda’s strong-willed personality, the pacing felt a little too slow at times, making it difficult to stay fully invested throughout the story. However, Bram’s unwavering devotion and the lighthearted nature of the romance kept me reading.
Overall, A Scot on Duchess Square is a charming and amusing historical romance with likable characters, a unique first meeting, and a gentle love story. While it wasn’t a standout read for me, it was an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon and will likely appeal to fans of slow-burn Regency romance.
**an honest review of the ARC book from Netgallery**
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 Stars
Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, is furious to learn his kinsmen have taken it upon themselves to choose a bride for him. Those fools have actually abducted her and carried her off to his home, Lanark Castle, on the rugged coast of Scotland, to set at his feet. but they have taken the wrong girl. Instead of the sweet young thing they sought to bring him, they’ve grabbed her aunt, Lady Miranda Lawson, who is now tearing apart his parlour and striking fear in all his kinsmen as she hurls everything she can find at them. To make matters worse, his foolish kinsmen injured her during the abduction, so he is now honour bound to tend her and protect her while returning her safely to her London home. Lady Miranda Lawson endured a disastrous marriage that left her a widow at the age of twenty. So, her decision never to remarry proved a simple one to make. Until she met Bram
The second book in this spin off series & another well written romance. I loved both Bram & Miranda, both are older & have been content being single until they met each other. Bram falls hard & fast for Miranda & has to work his socks off to woe her, often putting his size fourteens in it, which made him even more loveable. Miranda fights her growing feelings for Bram but gradually succumbs. I loved how he boosted her self esteem. There’s also a delightful secondary romance plus the other residents of Duchess Square do appear, throw in two harridans & I was engrossed
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, is furious to learn his kinsmen have taken it upon themselves to choose a bride for him. Those fools have actually abducted her and carried her off to his home, Lanark Castle, on the rugged coast of Scotland, to set at his feet. but they have taken the wrong girl. Instead of the sweet young thing they sought to bring him, they’ve grabbed her aunt, Lady Miranda Lawson, who is now tearing apart his parlour and striking fear in all his kinsmen as she hurls everything she can find at them. To make matters worse, his foolish kinsmen injured her during the abduction, so he is now honour bound to tend her and protect her while returning her safely to her London home. Lady Miranda Lawson endured a disastrous marriage that left her a widow at the age of twenty. So, her decision never to remarry proved a simple one to make. Until she met Bram
The second book in this spin off series & another well written romance. I loved both Bram & Miranda, both are older & have been content being single until they met each other. Bram falls hard & fast for Miranda & has to work his socks off to woe her, often putting his size fourteens in it, which made him even more loveable. Miranda fights her growing feelings for Bram but gradually succumbs. I loved how he boosted her self esteem. There’s also a delightful secondary romance plus the other residents of Duchess Square do appear, throw in two harridans & I was engrossed
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
June 19, 2026
A Scot on Duchess Square by Meara Platt is part of her Silver Duchesses series and reflects her typical whimsey. Her stories are always light-hearted, even when things are going wrong. Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, has been awakened by a scuffle. He pulls on his pants and boots and goes to check. He finds his nephew, Mungo, and a couple of his simple friends, with a woman throwing things at them, then at him. He ducked. It seemed they had kidnapped her, in error. They had been after her lovely young niece. Mungo thought that would be a good way to obtain a bride for Bram. He was furious. So was she. When it all got calmed down, he sent another, smarter nephew to explain to the niece and stay with her until they got Miranda back to her. Bram was smitten. This was a mature woman, not some young girl. She was beautiful and spirited. She was not interested.
This turned into an entertaining novel: a grumpy Scot and a widow with a past, not interested in marriage. Bram wasn’t as grumpy as he looked. He is always there when Miranda needs him. Miranda has reason to be distrustful, but Bram makes every effort to get her through it. It is a romance. Too often, romance books leave out the romance. Platt did not. Sympathetic characters; folks we have met before.; different plot lines. Good read.
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This turned into an entertaining novel: a grumpy Scot and a widow with a past, not interested in marriage. Bram wasn’t as grumpy as he looked. He is always there when Miranda needs him. Miranda has reason to be distrustful, but Bram makes every effort to get her through it. It is a romance. Too often, romance books leave out the romance. Platt did not. Sympathetic characters; folks we have met before.; different plot lines. Good read.
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June 18, 2026
WOW, great story. Very well written, fast paced read. Full of everything you need to enjoy- drama, adventure, kidnapping, action, love, villains, friends, family, society, emotions and reactions. Lady Miranda and her niece, Gwenys are returning to London and spending th night at an Inn in Scotland.. When she hears a sound outside, she leaves the inn and is kidnapped. She is taken to the Lanark Castle and tries to fight off her abductors. Bram Lanark, the Duke of Solway is surprised by what he sees and what is happening. When he fines out that she was kidnapped by Mongo and his friends. After calming her down and promising to punish them, he realizes that she is hurt. He then sends Douglas to the Inn to reassure Gwenys that Miranda is safe and will be return after she gets rested. When they are all back at the Inn, Gwenys father, stepmother and stepsister soon arrive at the same Inn and start trouble. Bram steps in and put a stop to it and then offers to travel to London with them. Both Bram and Miranda have developed feelings foe each other. But they have issues to deal with and overcome before getting their happily ever after. Fantastic storyline and the characters are to love. Would strongly recommend to everyone.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I never really thought about PTSD being applied to a horrible marriage, but that , in my estimation, is what happened to Miranda. I , at first, thought her thoughts and feelings were a bit overdone, but realized what she was feeling needed to be read.Watching her cower and hide was heart wrenching, yet she had a fierceness about her when riled. I adored the first scene in the book where Bram and Miranda meet. I could see it in my mind’s eye and had to laugh. Bram, for all his “Scottness” is truly a cinnamon roll hero with a fierceness not to be denied. I absolutely ADORED this story and watching Miranda’s “ice” melt was so lovely. Gwenys is so cute with her flighty ways and I was so in love with Douglas as well. The villains were easy to spot and thankfully well handled, though I would have LOVED to have read what the gossip rags said at their demise! Their chemistry was so sweet, the characters so well written and lovely and the love scenes so heartwarming. This is a book I could not put down and hope to see more of them in the next book in the series!
I received this story for free and these are my own views
I received this story for free and these are my own views
June 24, 2026
Such a great, enjoyable read! I really love Miss Platt's writing. I loved both mc's, most especially our mmc, oh my where can I get my own Bram? this big oaf scot just climbed up into my best mmc list. He's such a sweetheart! I love how caring, protective and hopeless romantic he is. He just wants a love match and would never settle for anything less. Yes, this was quite instalove on his part because this is more of a love at first sight trope but it was handled so well. The mmc was so sooo patient and loving to the fmc.
I loved the romance here. The progression of their relationship from mere strangers to friends to lovers was also done well that you won't question how they fell in love that much with each other by the end of the book. Their happy ending felt so earned. I also loved the side characters, all the lovely ladies of Duchess Square, the fmc's niece Gwenys, and the mmc's nephew Douglas. The villains here are so freaking annoying and were absolute bitches but I loved their comeuppance as well and so, it was satisfying.
Such a great author! I am looking forward to the next books in this series.
I loved the romance here. The progression of their relationship from mere strangers to friends to lovers was also done well that you won't question how they fell in love that much with each other by the end of the book. Their happy ending felt so earned. I also loved the side characters, all the lovely ladies of Duchess Square, the fmc's niece Gwenys, and the mmc's nephew Douglas. The villains here are so freaking annoying and were absolute bitches but I loved their comeuppance as well and so, it was satisfying.
Such a great author! I am looking forward to the next books in this series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I enjoyed this story of Miranda and Bram. This story started with a funny attempt at kidnapping except they took the wrong potential bride. However, this misguided attempt brought two people together that were meant for one another even if she didn’t know it. They set out on a journey from Scotland to London and formed a strong bond and friendship like no other. This story was full of entertainment. There was witty banter, funny dialogue, flirtations, emotional conversations, family found, funny scuffles, an evil stepmother, jealous, spiteful women, light steam, and a HEA. Bram was a great hero. He was protective, supportive, loving, and steadfast. Miranda had been hurt and had to heal her past wounds before she could allow herself to be loved. The story really gave you two love stories and left you with the possibilities of more matches to come. This was an easy read with lots of laugh out loud moments.
I received and advanced copy of this book from Net Galley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I received and advanced copy of this book from Net Galley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
June 19, 2026
Whew I knew Miranda would be a hard case and indeed she was!
We have Lady Miranda Lawson is kidnapped from the Lampton Inn in Edinburgh as a bride for Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway. Bram is forty and still single and his well meaning cousins kidnapped Miranda instead of her much younger niece! Bram is almost instantly smitten and definitely intrigued but Miranda is incensed and not very impressed!
But Bram is consistent and insistent that he is exactly what she needs! When trouble comes calling and it does often he stands up for her and the adversaries that come against them! Her niece Gwenys Lawson is impressed with Bram and his heir Douglas which adds an interesting twist!
But can Miranda who was constantly betrayed and ridiculed in her first marriage ever love or marry again? Bram has his work cut out for him! It takes a life or death situation to open Miranda’s eyes but is it too late!? Bravo I received an ARC copy from Netgalley for my unbiased opinion!
We have Lady Miranda Lawson is kidnapped from the Lampton Inn in Edinburgh as a bride for Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway. Bram is forty and still single and his well meaning cousins kidnapped Miranda instead of her much younger niece! Bram is almost instantly smitten and definitely intrigued but Miranda is incensed and not very impressed!
But Bram is consistent and insistent that he is exactly what she needs! When trouble comes calling and it does often he stands up for her and the adversaries that come against them! Her niece Gwenys Lawson is impressed with Bram and his heir Douglas which adds an interesting twist!
But can Miranda who was constantly betrayed and ridiculed in her first marriage ever love or marry again? Bram has his work cut out for him! It takes a life or death situation to open Miranda’s eyes but is it too late!? Bravo I received an ARC copy from Netgalley for my unbiased opinion!
June 21, 2026
Romance with a Scottish Duke
There's a "meet cute" when Bram's clansmen "accidentally" abduct Miranda to be his bride. (They think she's her niece.) He's instantly taken by her courage and spirit as she fights back fiercely. There's a lot of attraction and shared interests and values between the couple. But, having survived a very bad marriage and being the target of ongoing malice from her former husband's family, Miranda is definitely gun shy about any future relationships. Can Bram convince her to trust him and take a chance on love? Action alternates between Edinburgh, London and the Scottish Highlands. There's more than one society viper as the couple navigates the English ton.
Even though it's the second in the series, it definitely works as a standalone.
This is mostly a closed door romance. It's distinguished from an average (3 star) Regency by how likable the featured characters are and how readers will empathize with Miranda.
There's a "meet cute" when Bram's clansmen "accidentally" abduct Miranda to be his bride. (They think she's her niece.) He's instantly taken by her courage and spirit as she fights back fiercely. There's a lot of attraction and shared interests and values between the couple. But, having survived a very bad marriage and being the target of ongoing malice from her former husband's family, Miranda is definitely gun shy about any future relationships. Can Bram convince her to trust him and take a chance on love? Action alternates between Edinburgh, London and the Scottish Highlands. There's more than one society viper as the couple navigates the English ton.
Even though it's the second in the series, it definitely works as a standalone.
This is mostly a closed door romance. It's distinguished from an average (3 star) Regency by how likable the featured characters are and how readers will empathize with Miranda.
June 25, 2026
A Scot on Success Square: A Regency Historical Romance Meara Platt
I so love Media's romance novels, this was so enjoyable. Miranda a wealth widow that has been much melined by the ton has been abducted by some foolish Scottish lads. She is angry and throwing vases and pottery at them and Bram, the innocent Duke of Solway. He is trying not laugh at Miranda because he has become very infatuated with her. Seeing that she has been injured and in pain he assists he and has the hea!er check her injured ribs. He knows he is falling in love with her. His nephews have abducted the wrong woman meaning to get her niece as a perspective bride for Bram. Miranda had been hurt by her cheating husband that died in his mistress bed two years after the marriage, leaving a rich widow. The Duke will escort Miranda and her niece Gwenys back to London from Scotland. The story has many twists and turns but love will find a way. A must read if you love romance.
I so love Media's romance novels, this was so enjoyable. Miranda a wealth widow that has been much melined by the ton has been abducted by some foolish Scottish lads. She is angry and throwing vases and pottery at them and Bram, the innocent Duke of Solway. He is trying not laugh at Miranda because he has become very infatuated with her. Seeing that she has been injured and in pain he assists he and has the hea!er check her injured ribs. He knows he is falling in love with her. His nephews have abducted the wrong woman meaning to get her niece as a perspective bride for Bram. Miranda had been hurt by her cheating husband that died in his mistress bed two years after the marriage, leaving a rich widow. The Duke will escort Miranda and her niece Gwenys back to London from Scotland. The story has many twists and turns but love will find a way. A must read if you love romance.
July 24, 2026
Lady Miranda Lawson, out for an evening stroll and enjoying the night air, encounters the drunken kinsmen of His Grace, Bram Lanark, Duke of Solway, attempting to play matchmakers for Bram. Instead of spiriting away Miranda’s young niece, the original target, they mistakenly kidnap Lady Miranda instead and spirit her away back home. They realise their mistake when Miranda starts throwing everything at them that is not nailed down. She also realises that they have injured her ribs during the kidnap, and it will need time to heal. This allows Miranda and Bram to get to know each other.
This led to the start of a beautiful friendship / relationship that allowed Miranda time to gain some much-needed courage and to rethink her determination to stay single, given her disastrous first marriage. It all ends well as most romances do and everyone lived HEA. I received an ARC from the publishers and NetGalley with thanks and submit my honest review voluntarily.
This led to the start of a beautiful friendship / relationship that allowed Miranda time to gain some much-needed courage and to rethink her determination to stay single, given her disastrous first marriage. It all ends well as most romances do and everyone lived HEA. I received an ARC from the publishers and NetGalley with thanks and submit my honest review voluntarily.
June 23, 2026
Book two in the Silver Duchess series,although they're not really silver successes in the way the men were silver dukes are they?
On the way back from a wedding, Lady Miranda, now widowed is mistakenly kidnapped by the Duke of Solway's kinsmen, who are keen for him to marry. When Bram realises this he knows he has to return her to her niece and travelling companion, although she has injured her ribs whilst being abducted.
Bram quickly realised this is a woman he could give up his bachelor life for, but Miranda has not only suffered a brief bad marriage, but is bringing up her niece after her stepmother was treating her badly.
Things come to a head once they're back in London.
Great to see familiar characters, Homer Barrow is a favourite, and so many familiar phrases. Great as a standalone book or part of a series.
On the way back from a wedding, Lady Miranda, now widowed is mistakenly kidnapped by the Duke of Solway's kinsmen, who are keen for him to marry. When Bram realises this he knows he has to return her to her niece and travelling companion, although she has injured her ribs whilst being abducted.
Bram quickly realised this is a woman he could give up his bachelor life for, but Miranda has not only suffered a brief bad marriage, but is bringing up her niece after her stepmother was treating her badly.
Things come to a head once they're back in London.
Great to see familiar characters, Homer Barrow is a favourite, and so many familiar phrases. Great as a standalone book or part of a series.
June 30, 2026
Thank you NetGalley. Bram the Duke of Solway has woke up to an awful noise. He finds his men have kidnapped a young lady who is not coming quietly for him to have a bride. They find that they have kidnapped the wrong lady. Bram is so mad at them for being such fools. She is worried about the young lady waking and finding her gone. She has to be returned to the inn as soon as possible. Bram decides to return her and make sure all is okay himself. Lady Miranda worries about her niece who has slept through it all.
They live on Duchess Square in London where the Silver Duchesses live ad take care of each other. Bram returns her there though he is wanting her to marry him. When they arrive everyone is there to see them. Her dead husband's family will not leave her alone. One good reason for her living where she does. He has to change her mind about Scots and whether they can be trusted.
They live on Duchess Square in London where the Silver Duchesses live ad take care of each other. Bram returns her there though he is wanting her to marry him. When they arrive everyone is there to see them. Her dead husband's family will not leave her alone. One good reason for her living where she does. He has to change her mind about Scots and whether they can be trusted.
July 6, 2026
Oh, this one grabbed me from the very first chaotic, hilarious, utterly perfect abduction scene and never let go. I’m officially hooked on Meara Platt — a brand‑new author to me, and now I’m already plotting how fast I can devour the rest of this series.
Lady Miranda Lawson is exactly the kind of heroine I fall for: sharp‑tongued, wounded, resilient, and so determined to protect her heart that you can practically hear the steel doors slamming shut. And then in storms Bram Lanark — big, gruff, red‑haired Scottish duke with the patience of a saint and the tenderness of a man who falls first, falls hard, and never once looks away. Their dynamic is delicious. Every scene between them crackles with that irresistible mix of banter, longing, and the slow, steady unraveling of Miranda’s defenses.
The road‑trip journey from Scotland to London is where the magic really blooms. Forced proximity, caretaking, quiet moments, heated ones, and that aching sense of two lonely people realizing they’ve finally found someone who sees them clearly. I loved watching Miranda rediscover her courage to hope, and Bram’s unwavering devotion made my heart squeeze in the best way.
The Silver Duchesses world is charming, warm, and full of friendship and found family — exactly the kind of Regency neighborhood I want to wander into and never leave. And this story? I couldn’t put it down. Truly. I didn’t want it to end.
Two of my favorite authors ever just gained a new neighbor on my shelf, because Meara Platt has earned her spot. I can’t wait to read the entire series.
Lady Miranda Lawson is exactly the kind of heroine I fall for: sharp‑tongued, wounded, resilient, and so determined to protect her heart that you can practically hear the steel doors slamming shut. And then in storms Bram Lanark — big, gruff, red‑haired Scottish duke with the patience of a saint and the tenderness of a man who falls first, falls hard, and never once looks away. Their dynamic is delicious. Every scene between them crackles with that irresistible mix of banter, longing, and the slow, steady unraveling of Miranda’s defenses.
The road‑trip journey from Scotland to London is where the magic really blooms. Forced proximity, caretaking, quiet moments, heated ones, and that aching sense of two lonely people realizing they’ve finally found someone who sees them clearly. I loved watching Miranda rediscover her courage to hope, and Bram’s unwavering devotion made my heart squeeze in the best way.
The Silver Duchesses world is charming, warm, and full of friendship and found family — exactly the kind of Regency neighborhood I want to wander into and never leave. And this story? I couldn’t put it down. Truly. I didn’t want it to end.
Two of my favorite authors ever just gained a new neighbor on my shelf, because Meara Platt has earned her spot. I can’t wait to read the entire series.
July 4, 2026
I just thought this was ok. I felt like Bram was way too pushy, especially for barely knowing her, her being kidnapped and knowing her trust issues. He proposed immediately upon meeting her, which she rightfully was suspicious of. Then they get to know each other a little and he's telling her he'll be patient but then constantly pushing her to resolve 15 years of emotions. It just irritated me.
In some ways I actually found the niece's budding romance with Bram's heir more interesting.
I would have rather seen karma play out with Mrs. Trowbridge vs being told. The last few chapters kind of felt a bit bloated with descriptions (I don't need to know every dish on the buffet table).
So again, it's an ok series but I liked the Moonstone Landing one better.
In some ways I actually found the niece's budding romance with Bram's heir more interesting.
I would have rather seen karma play out with Mrs. Trowbridge vs being told. The last few chapters kind of felt a bit bloated with descriptions (I don't need to know every dish on the buffet table).
So again, it's an ok series but I liked the Moonstone Landing one better.
July 14, 2026
I was absolutely hooked from the opening scene, and couldn’t stop reading so I could see how Bram and Miranda fell in love. The forced close proximity really worked in their favor as it helped Miranda develop some trust in Bram before they were thrust back into ton life. The way Miranda took care of her niece over the years is very admirable, and they definitely needed each other to help deal with their odious family. I do wish there was a bit less description at times and less wordy conversations. Like the first book in the series though, there is a secondary romance between two other characters, so we technically get two HEAs which is really fun. The way the author gave the bad guys & gals their comeuppance was wonderful. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Bram is the Duke of Solway, forty years old and never married.
One night his relatives abduct a beautiful woman for him before finding out she is the wrong woman.
Miranda is thirty five, alone for fifteen years after a disastrous short marriage.
She is spitting mad and fiery which attracts Bram but he only wants a love match.
Bram tries patience but she is afraid of her own heart.
Beautifully written and easy to love Bram. Wanted Miranda to fall in love with more confidence.
Much angst for her past emotional scars.
Bonus love story of her niece and Bram’s cousin which was sweet blending perfectly within the story.
I received an ARC but the honest opinion is my own.
One night his relatives abduct a beautiful woman for him before finding out she is the wrong woman.
Miranda is thirty five, alone for fifteen years after a disastrous short marriage.
She is spitting mad and fiery which attracts Bram but he only wants a love match.
Bram tries patience but she is afraid of her own heart.
Beautifully written and easy to love Bram. Wanted Miranda to fall in love with more confidence.
Much angst for her past emotional scars.
Bonus love story of her niece and Bram’s cousin which was sweet blending perfectly within the story.
I received an ARC but the honest opinion is my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the author and DragonBlade Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest voluntary review. I always enjoy Meara’s historical romance novels. I have had read several now. They are dependable for an entertaining evening escape. Her male characters are swoon worthy and the female characters are feisty. This was no different. Bram Stolway is a middle-aged Scottish Duke that only wants to marry for love. Miranda is a widower that has abandoned the idea of love after her unhappy marriage. Bram takes a change on love with her and must convince her to do the same. It was a predictable but satisfying read.
June 23, 2026
we stole the wrong wife!
Bram Lankard, Duke of Solway, woke up to a brawl in his parlor. His idjit cousin and drunk clan kidnapped an English lady for him to marry. They got the wrong girl. They had red-headed harpy throwing vases at their heads. Lady Miranda Lawson was a widow with a past and never intended to marry again. Clan mischief, nasty vindictive woman made a wonderful story. Bram with gray in his hair and a magnificent body was hard to resist. Bram immediately fell in love with Miranda and wanted to marry her. She was afraid to trust her heart. Wonderful forever love 💕
Bram Lankard, Duke of Solway, woke up to a brawl in his parlor. His idjit cousin and drunk clan kidnapped an English lady for him to marry. They got the wrong girl. They had red-headed harpy throwing vases at their heads. Lady Miranda Lawson was a widow with a past and never intended to marry again. Clan mischief, nasty vindictive woman made a wonderful story. Bram with gray in his hair and a magnificent body was hard to resist. Bram immediately fell in love with Miranda and wanted to marry her. She was afraid to trust her heart. Wonderful forever love 💕
June 24, 2026
Great read
I love that Meara has a series about older women. Lord can you believe that they thought women were spinsters and on the shelf in their mid twenties? Nowadays women are staying single longer and having children in their thirties.
Miranda was a broken and abused woman because she believed in love at the tender age of 18 and was an object of ridicule in the ton but she rises to the top of the hierarchy with a love match to Bram the Duke of Solway! I so enjoyed this book because it’s a story of an outcast who through only the power of love finds happiness and revenge.
I love that Meara has a series about older women. Lord can you believe that they thought women were spinsters and on the shelf in their mid twenties? Nowadays women are staying single longer and having children in their thirties.
Miranda was a broken and abused woman because she believed in love at the tender age of 18 and was an object of ridicule in the ton but she rises to the top of the hierarchy with a love match to Bram the Duke of Solway! I so enjoyed this book because it’s a story of an outcast who through only the power of love finds happiness and revenge.
June 26, 2026
A fun and fast read. We meet Miranda and Bram as she has just been abducted in order to be presented to Bram as his surprise bride. Except his idjit nephew nabbed the wrong woman. Bram falls for Miranda immediately, but Miranda has a lot of emotional trauma from her past to overcome before she can trust that Bram's feelings for her are real.
There is a secondary storyline about Gwenys (Miranda's neice) and Douglas (Bram's nephew), so we get the contrast of young love vs mature love. We also get a pair of deliciously evil villainesses to up the drama, and I absolutely loved how their story was resolved.
I would like to thank Meara Platt, NetGalley, and Dragonblade Publishing for a free eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
There is a secondary storyline about Gwenys (Miranda's neice) and Douglas (Bram's nephew), so we get the contrast of young love vs mature love. We also get a pair of deliciously evil villainesses to up the drama, and I absolutely loved how their story was resolved.
I would like to thank Meara Platt, NetGalley, and Dragonblade Publishing for a free eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
June 30, 2026
I think what this book was missing for me was more steam, more love, more intimacy. Bram the hero was great, I think he instantly fell in love with Miranda. He was so perfect for Miranda, he was so sweet and attentive to her. Miranda because of has precious marriage built some strong walls for herself. She was more reluctant with Bram. Kind of pushed him away but realized she didn’t want to. Bram understands her concerns and worried and didn’t mind taking things extra slow with Miranda, he kept pushing after her. This novel has a great story plot with lots of ow/other relative drama. Definitely a very slow burner. It took Miranda a great amount of time to warmup to Bram.
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