A Scot to the Heart, the second book in Caroline Linden's Desperately Seeking Duke series, is just as good as the first! Andrew St. James is the presumptive heir to the Duke of Carlyle, but he's just an army captain, and not prepared for the role at all. The Duchess of Carlyle gives him six months to become a respectable gentleman, and he is determined to do just that. When he gets to Edinburgh to tell his family, however, he meets the vivacious widow, Ilsa Ramsay. Ilsa has lived her whole life under the thumb of first her father, then her husband. Now, she's finally free to do what pleases her, and intends to live her life to the fullest. When she meets Drew, her friend's brother, though, all her plans might go out the window.
This book was very fun - the characters are great, both are infinitely likeable and very believable as well. Their path to falling in love is filled with such joy that it's a pleasure to read. The climax of the story is unexpected and very riveting. There is no third-act breakup common in novels, which felt unusual - I kept waiting for it to happen but it didn't - and it didn't need to, which is nice. Because the majority of the conflict was external, they could just be together. I love it.
Overall it's a great story. Great characters, unexpected plot, and a good amount of steam. Also, ghosts! Definitely read this book if you like Linden's other work. I am for sure looking forward to the next book in this series!
Note: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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