The Last Duke

Jess Michaels

Nov 2018 · The 1797 Club Book 10 · The Passionate Pen

About this ebook

The 10th and Final book in The 1797 Club Series

When Christopher "Kit" Collins' father dies, he is devastated, but he must swiftly take on the title of Duke of Kingsacre and all the responsibility that comes with it. Including the care of his very young illegitimate half-sister, who is now his ward.  He is very upset when he discovers the governess his father hired for the child just before his death is Sarah Carlton.

Sarah is equally disturbed by the arrival of her new employer, as she and Kit once had an unpleasant encounter when she was at her lowest point. But since she has no other place to go, she can only hope he will not sack her. Thanks to the adoration of his sister, he does not and the two enter into a wary truce because they both care for the child.

A truce that explodes one passionate night after a nearly tragic accident. Comfort leads to more and soon the two are engaged in an affair. But when danger comes to threaten the child they both love, they must overcome their deeply rooted mistrust and work together to keep her safe. And perhaps find a way to make a family together.

Length: Full length book

Heat Level: Swoon-worthy

This book is part of a series (The 1797 Club), but can be read as a standalone book.

Ratings and reviews

When Christopher “Kit” Collins’ father dies, he is devastated, but still doesn’t feel equiped to take on the title of Duke of Kingsacre and all the responsibility that comes with it. Including the care of his five year old illegitimate half-sister Phoebe, who is now his ward. Sarah Carlton has been Phoebe’s governess for a couple of months & now fears she will be dismissed as she and Kit once had an unpleasant encounter when she was at her lowest point. Thanks to the adoration of his sister, the two enter into a wary truce because they both love Phoebe. This is the tenth & final book in this wonderful series. This book isn’t as fast paced as some of the earlier books but it's a very well written, emotional end to the series. I've loved all the books in the series & had been waiting & dreading Kit’s story. Eagerly awaiting it as Kit was the heir who truly had a loving father who not only gave Kit a sound basis for the dukedom but also helped all of the other 1797 club members with their dukedoms & for more than a few he was the father they wished they’d had. Dreading it as I knew for Kit to become the Duke of Kingsacre his beloved father would have to die & this would be so sad. I liked Kit from the earlier books but I adored him in his own story. It took me a little while to love Sarah but her feelings for Phoebe & Kit soon won me over. A lovely end to the series & the final epilogue rounded the book & the series to perfection. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Great book. I truly enjoyed it.

The Last Duke

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels began writing full-time in 1999. In 2003, she sold her first novella and since then she has published over 50 novels and novellas under three different pen names with several major publishers, small presses and via self-publishing. Jess is the author of The Wicked Woodleys, The Notorious Flynns, The Ladies Book of Pleasures, The Pleasure Wars Series and other series and stand-alone titles.