A Duke at the Door by Susanna Allen

Tabitha Barrington and her twin brother Timothy have been traveling the continent for some time escaping some trouble at home. She is chafing being back in England but she is excited to have the chance to practice her poultices and concoctions at the Duke of Lowell's estate. Especially once she learns that the estate has a number of shapeshifters, one in particular that needs her help.

Alwyn Ap Lewin, Duke of Llewelyn, was held captive in his lion form for a number of years. It became bad enough that, when he was finally freed, he no longer wanted to be a part of the world. But Tabitha intrigues him. 

This series is filled with drama and this book is no different. It mirrors the Gothic novels written by one of the characters in the book. Is it silly? Oh yeah. Is it enjoyable in the right mood? Yes. Lots more world building in this one and setups for any number of following books in the series.

Four stars

This book comes out August 23, 2022

Follows A Most Unusual Duke

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A Most Unusual Duke by Susanna Allen

Beatrice, Marchioness of Castleton, was married to a very old man at a young age. What made the marriage even worse? The dude was a shifter and scared the ever loving stockings right off of her. But he's dead now and she's free to do whatever she wants. Well, sort of. She's just been informed by the Prince Regent that she must marry again and to another shifter. 

Arthur Humphries, Duke of Osborn, isn't any happier about the marriage than Beatrice is. In fact, he's down right grumpy about it. Beatrice just doesn't smell like anything. How is he supposed to accept her as his true mate?

His staff, on the other hand, is happy to help. Even though he hasn't been there in years, after the death of his father, they are happy to see him, even if they are all a lot older. 

Still as zany as the first book and I flew through it as well. The zany worked a little less well in this second book but I'm still enjoying the series.

Three and a half stars

This book came out December 28, 2021

Follows A Wolf in Duke's Clothing

Followed by A Duke at the Door

Borrowed as ebook from Libby

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A Wolf in Duke's Clothing by Susanna Allen

For five years, Alfred Blakesly, Duke of Lowell, has been looking for his mate. He traveled the world

looking for her. He needs to find his mate because the shifters are dying out and, as Alpha, his pack can not find love until he does. He is an unusual Alpha in that he does not just collect wolves (his shifter animal.) Instead, he collects all of the animals that are normally considered runts (meaning he now has a LOT of footmen.)Despairing, he has returned to England and the glittering ballrooms of the ton. And it is there that he finally smells her, his mate. 

Felicity Templeton is so close. As an orphan, she is a wallflower but she has plans. In eleven days, she will reach her majority and be out from under her uncle's thumb. Being kidnapped from a ball and spirited away to the country was definitely not a part of her plans. Though nice, the residents in this house are... odd. 

But what the Duke and Felicity don't know is that there is a timeline to their courting and they will need to have some frank discussions if they want to find their HEA.

This book was a little loopy and not tightly written but I enjoyed the ride.

Four stars

This book came out April 27, 2021

Followed by A Most Unusual Duke

Borrowed as ebook from Libby

Opinions are my own