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Gardner Family Romance #3
Lavender's Lost Duke
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Expected 12 Aug 26303 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 12, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Enchanting- pure and simple Regency magic. This is book 3 in the series- I have not read books 1 and 2.... YET. Oh, the power of yet. Brooke had my attention quickly and I couldn't read quickly enough to find out what was going to happen. Yes, it had all of the regency swoon, proprieties, and expectations, but it had so much more:
* A quiet FMC turned spunky (my favorite quality in a character)
* An overbearing mother that maaay get put in her place
* The mean girl- sigh, why oh why is there such a thing in real life or fiction?
* the Duke- and of course he's handsome
* Hidden identity- but I'm not telling who
* The aunt and uncle's sponsorship of her season
* A conniving relative who wants the property and the glory- and will stop at nothing
*Lots of humor, lots of banter
He had to find himself and took drastic measures to do so. She had a promise to keep before the death of her father. Their stations are worlds apart- but she is not bothered by falling for a servant. I don't want to give away too much- so just READ IT! I will certainly be going back for more in books one and two- I just need to meet and understand even more of the Gardner family. (whose names are all flowers!)
“If love is forced, it is not love at all. Love is a force, a pull you can fight against but it will always win out in the end.”
I received an eArc from the author for my enjoyment and no expectations of a positive review.
* A quiet FMC turned spunky (my favorite quality in a character)
* An overbearing mother that maaay get put in her place
* The mean girl- sigh, why oh why is there such a thing in real life or fiction?
* the Duke- and of course he's handsome
* Hidden identity- but I'm not telling who
* The aunt and uncle's sponsorship of her season
* A conniving relative who wants the property and the glory- and will stop at nothing
*Lots of humor, lots of banter
He had to find himself and took drastic measures to do so. She had a promise to keep before the death of her father. Their stations are worlds apart- but she is not bothered by falling for a servant. I don't want to give away too much- so just READ IT! I will certainly be going back for more in books one and two- I just need to meet and understand even more of the Gardner family. (whose names are all flowers!)
“If love is forced, it is not love at all. Love is a force, a pull you can fight against but it will always win out in the end.”
I received an eArc from the author for my enjoyment and no expectations of a positive review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
"Thomas Monteclare, Duke of Fenleigh, was about to disappear."
Another Regency romance crafted to perfection by the amazing Brooke Hampton!
The premise of this is fantastic! You take a duke deep in his cups and throw him into a self-imposed undercover-esq position as a servant- in a household of a lady he'd love to court. Throw in a bit of suspense with some false accusations leveled at the Duke, and you've got the makings of a great story.
Lavendar was so likeable and relatable! She coped with her overbearing, ridiculous mother by becoming a people pleaser and a peacemaker. I loved her personality and that she was kind, quiet, and sweet but with a secret backbone and assertiveness I appreciated. The symbolism with her name was fantastic as well!
And Thomas! He really redeemed himself from his rather dismal beginning, and I loved having a bit of secret identity trope in it. I loved his likeability and willingness to change. The mini supsense plot was also super fun.
If you liked Anneka Walker's The Stranger I Loved or Laura Beer's Courting the Unconvential series, then then this book is for you! It will keep you reading nonstop for what happens next. You don't need to have read the others in the series to read this one, but it definitely makes you appreciate the side characters more. Overall, a lovely read!
Another Regency romance crafted to perfection by the amazing Brooke Hampton!
The premise of this is fantastic! You take a duke deep in his cups and throw him into a self-imposed undercover-esq position as a servant- in a household of a lady he'd love to court. Throw in a bit of suspense with some false accusations leveled at the Duke, and you've got the makings of a great story.
Lavendar was so likeable and relatable! She coped with her overbearing, ridiculous mother by becoming a people pleaser and a peacemaker. I loved her personality and that she was kind, quiet, and sweet but with a secret backbone and assertiveness I appreciated. The symbolism with her name was fantastic as well!
And Thomas! He really redeemed himself from his rather dismal beginning, and I loved having a bit of secret identity trope in it. I loved his likeability and willingness to change. The mini supsense plot was also super fun.
If you liked Anneka Walker's The Stranger I Loved or Laura Beer's Courting the Unconvential series, then then this book is for you! It will keep you reading nonstop for what happens next. You don't need to have read the others in the series to read this one, but it definitely makes you appreciate the side characters more. Overall, a lovely read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a beautiful book. I loved the characters. Thomas, Lavender and the whole supporting cast surrounding them. I loved the growth that takes place in their lives.
Thomas and Lavender both have some healing and learning to do. I loved watching Thomas grow through his time as a gardener. He not only saw how hard they worked and how much they were overlooked, but he also saw their happiness and felt the sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.
Lavender has always been in the background. The one who helps others and brings peace. I loved watching her take charge of her life and be a bit bolder.
Jack was a super fun character that added humor and friendship throughout the book.
I absolutely loved it!
Thomas and Lavender both have some healing and learning to do. I loved watching Thomas grow through his time as a gardener. He not only saw how hard they worked and how much they were overlooked, but he also saw their happiness and felt the sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.
Lavender has always been in the background. The one who helps others and brings peace. I loved watching her take charge of her life and be a bit bolder.
Jack was a super fun character that added humor and friendship throughout the book.
I absolutely loved it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
••Full Review to Come!
Oh how I adore this dear story and endearing cast of characters, but especially Lavender and Thomas. This lovely story is heartwarming and full of such heart, goodness, and shows beautifully the difference love makes for the better. To see a person completely for who they are matters greatly! This story is full of humor, swoon, growth, depth, and beauty amid the obstacles and plot twists. It is absolutely worth the dear and delightful read!
Oh how I adore this dear story and endearing cast of characters, but especially Lavender and Thomas. This lovely story is heartwarming and full of such heart, goodness, and shows beautifully the difference love makes for the better. To see a person completely for who they are matters greatly! This story is full of humor, swoon, growth, depth, and beauty amid the obstacles and plot twists. It is absolutely worth the dear and delightful read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
What an absolutely sweet story!! I loved the hidden identity and the tender love story between Lavender and Tom! My eyes filled with tears, my heart broke for Lavender’s pain, and I loved the growth of both of the MCs!! 🤍
Full review to come. Thank you to the author for my advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.
Full review to come. Thank you to the author for my advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.
July 28, 2026
Oh my goodness, this book. 😍 I absolutely ate it up! Both main characters were the kind of people you can’t help but root for and want to see get their happily ever after.
I loved Lavender and her kindness. She had a desire to make others feel seen, no matter their status. Thomas was admirable in the way he wanted to learn how to work hard. He gave himself a fresh start while still making sure his people were taken care of.
The romance was so tender, and it was such a delight to watch both of them find love.
“She took the most tender moments of his life—the times that had shaped his most terrible attributes—and gave them unflinching compassion.”
🪻Historical Romance
🪻Book 3 in Series/Can Standalone
🪻No Swearing
🪻CW: Severe Allergy, Strained Family Relationships, Alcoholism
I loved Lavender and her kindness. She had a desire to make others feel seen, no matter their status. Thomas was admirable in the way he wanted to learn how to work hard. He gave himself a fresh start while still making sure his people were taken care of.
The romance was so tender, and it was such a delight to watch both of them find love.
“She took the most tender moments of his life—the times that had shaped his most terrible attributes—and gave them unflinching compassion.”
🪻Historical Romance
🪻Book 3 in Series/Can Standalone
🪻No Swearing
🪻CW: Severe Allergy, Strained Family Relationships, Alcoholism
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