Saved by the Outcast Duke by Aria Norton was a last minute grab and read book. I had started another book, but it was not interesting to me so I just picked a book at random on my kindle. It was an historical romance by a new author, so there were no expectations. The book would be considered a “clean” romance.
The book introduced us to two main characters who have not had any family they can depend on since their mother’s died. Thomas was raised by a step mother who did everything she could to diminish him and install her own son (younger) to become the duke. Phoebe was raised by her aunt and uncle who were constantly badgering her and complaining about how they had to take care of her and her needs. Although her uncle became Duke upon her father’s death.
I found the story interesting both with the gossip spread about them and the slow realization of how to be a couple and how to show they could depend on each other. The growth of the characters and the strength they found in each other was lovely. I like how they were willing to help their families despite the obvious money grabbing ways. The ending had a nice little twist and a realization about Phoebe’s family that helped the novel wrap up nicely.
The novel read quickly and kept my attention. Saved by the Outcast Duke by Aria Norton was a good read.
