This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Introduction
This was such an interesting story that we have here. I absolutely had a fun time with this and was such a fun interlude of a book to read. I had a fun time with the level of angst that was implemented and the play by play between the characters. The aspects of the "pearls" was an interesting set up though. I did enjoy the writing style of this one and I think Amelia Grey can be a solid author to read that is for sure. But also nothing super significant, just an enjoyable story to relax with. I did like that this one didn't seem to have much in modernisms in it, probably because its a older book being republished? But if you love some fun regency romance, then I definitely recommend this one.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Alex, Marqui of Raceworth (Race)
-Aristocrat
-Marquess
-Rake
-Known for his "charm"
-Defender of "family"

The Heroine: Duchess of Brookfield
-Dowager Duchess
-Widow
-Opinionated
-Loves the country living lifestyle

Summary
This story sets of with Race and his cousin enjoying a card party at their home, when they hear of a Dowager Duchess that demands to talk with Race. When Race meets her, he doesn't expect her to be so young or beautiful. But when she demands that she gives his late grandmother's pearls to her, he refuses her. Susannah knows that the pearls belong to their family and she is determined to get them back no matter what it takes. But as Race and Susannah battle their wits out, a slow courtship begins to develop between them. But soon they will have to work together to get to the bottom of the secrets behind the pearls and if love is enough in the dare courtship that is building...

My Outlook
I really had a fun time with this one, and the bantering between them was quite a fun time. I won't say that this was my favorite historical or anything, but it was a comfortable book to just melt into and enjoy. There was some fun elements to the story that was really intriguing and really had my attention at different points. I really was drawn in mostly by the family connection with the hero and his cousins. I am definitely eager to be able to read their books. The romance itself was alright, it didn't make much of an impression on me if I am being honest. I like a pining hero but the heroine just didn't impress me at all. I didn't quite understand her side in the relationship that much. The impression that is portrayed is the hero doing all the work in it and not much being given in return.

Overall View
I found Only A Duchess Would Dare to be an intriguing story that had some solid bantering and delightful scenes that will fascinate the reader from beginning to end.

Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 3/5
World Building:3/5
Cover:4/5
Hero: 4/5
Heroine: 3/5
Steam: 3/5
Heart & Feels:3/5
Ending:3/5
Overall View: 3.5/5