Designs on a Duke: A Regency Historical Romance (The Bluestocking Scandals Book 1)

By: Ellie St. Clair

Narrated by: Rebecca McKernan

Her secret will save a legacy. But it could also break her heart when faced with a duke caught between two identities.

The daughter of a famed architect, Rebecca Lambert has been raised among the nobility yet understands the circumstances of her birth. Becoming an architect is a dream, not an option, until she must assume an identity to protect her father’s name.

No one was pleased when Valentine St. Vincent was shockingly named the Duke of Wyndham -- least of all Valentine himself. He has always led with his fists, but now he must become the man his brother was supposed to be.

When Valentine hires Rebecca’s father, she takes on the work herself. But as she spends more and more time at the duke’s homes, she finds herself hopelessly falling for a man she can never have. For the Duke of Wyndham must marry a woman for her dowry and respectability -- two things Rebecca can never provide.

Will Rebecca and Val resign themselves to the lives chosen for them, or those they were born to live?

©2020 Ellie St. Clair (P)2025 Ellie St. Clair

A HEARTWARMING TALE OF LOVE BY DESIGN

I originally read this book in 2022, but when the Audio came out I couldn't resist revisiting an old favorite. A great start to this series and I loved the growth between Valentine St Vincent and Rebecca Lambert. Both learning to be comfortable in who they are, and what they want and deserve. He was fighter who unexpectantly became a duke, and she is the talented architect behind her ailing father. Their HEA was well deserved and heart warming.

The narrator was subtle in her vocal character changes, but as the book progressed it became more apparent. An enjoyable listen and I'm ready for audio on the rest of the series.

Thank you to Ellie St Clair for the Audio.