Never Met A Duke Like You is the latest installment in the Taming of the Dukes series. While they were best friends in childhood, Vesper and Aspen have become estranged in adulthood. One night, Lady Vesper gets caught in a rainstorm near Aspen’s estate. She seeks shelter and becomes reacquainted with the Duke of Greydon in a rather unconventional manner. They strike a deal- Vesper will help Aspen as he tries to hold onto his family fortunes. When Vesper and Aspen start to fall for each other, will they follow their passion or society’s rigid rules? 

Never Met A Duke Like You was a delightful romance! Amalie Howard uses some of my favorite tropes, including: forced proximity, friends-to-enemies-to-lovers, and witty banter. I enjoyed book one in the series, but loved this sequel even more! Aspen and Vesper know exactly how to push each other’s buttons and their dynamic is hilarious. They have serious chemistry and Howard expertly draws out the tension between them. I definitely caught themes from Emma and enjoyed seeing Vesper as a matchmaker. 

Both Vesper and Aspen are involved in interesting endeavors- Vesper is very passionate about raising money for charity and Aspen is invested in preventing a grievous wrong from being committed again. I did not know about the Lunacy Acts and was extremely glad to see Aspen working to get an amendment passed to prevent them. Howard weaves in serious themes of mental health and privilege, while creating a captivating romance. 

Readers who enjoy enemies-to-lovers, witty banter, and forced proximity will love this romance! I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

Thank you so much to Amalie Howard, Forever, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.