This was a cute little Regency romance novel. You know how it goes. An icy countess marries a reluctant duke. The main trope in this is childhood friends to lovers, which I thought was well done. I wish the relationship between the two main characters had been more fleshed out, but I think that was purely due to the short length of the book. Overall, an enjoyable read.

I'm absolutely in love with the author's writing style, it was flowing smoothly and engaging.
The characters were charming, I actually wished this was regular length book because I truly saw the potential this story has if it was written as a full novel.
I get it that they knew each other beforehand, but I would have loved more insight into their relationship from the past.
Also, Georgiana didn't make sense sometimes with how much she opposed the idea of love and marrying again, she kept having this inferior complex whenever Dexter talked about their relationship, she felt the need to always remind him of how independent and "free" she is, when in fact, the man said nothing belittling about her career!
Again, I wouldn't say I hated it, but it's just not one of my favorites by the author.
*I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

This was a quick and enjoyable novella. The characters were charming. There was not much tension or steam. I look forward to reading other books in this series.

I enjoyed this historical romance story with all of the characters. The two main characters were Georgiana Whitcomb , Countess Winterboure and Dexter Munro.

Georgiana Whitcomb , Countess Winterboure is also known to society as the Ice Countess. She doesn't want to marry again. Her marriage was not so nice. When a friend want her help finding a his further Duchess.

Dexter Munro is mere days to become the Duke of Markham. Before his father pass away he made a promise to him to find a wife before the twelfth night. He only wants one lady that he desire but she doesn't want to marry again. So he has came up with a plan to get her to change her mind.

This was a fun short story to read. There was action and drama throughout. It also had a few funny parts that had me giggling to.

I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley, BookSiren and Hidden Gems. This is my honest unbiased opinions.

I love a good regency romance and this was no different. I enjoyed the characters banter, the cover, and the whole plot overall.

This was good, a little steamy and smutty but good.
Their relationship was very insta-love, but it sort of worked actually.

This was an enchanting novella set in the Regency period. Second chance romance at its best.
Many thanks to BookBuzz.net and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book had me by the throat. It was a fast quick read. The author made the story come to alive with the Ice Duchess!

It was a good book.



Thank you Netgalley for giving me an ARC

I received a complimentary copy of this prequel from the publisher via NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

I normally love this author and her stories. For some reason it just didn't resonate with me. I had to put the book down a couple of times.

The characters are okay but I didn't feel a connection with them nor with each other. Now I will say that even though, I didn't connect doesn't mean that it won't touch others and give them a feel good that you want, at least I do.

The Ice Duchess
Prequel to the Duchess Society Series
by Tracy Sumner

Countess Winterbourne part owner of the duchess society and known as The Ice Duchess because after a disastrous first marriage she refuses to ever marry again.
There was only one man Georgiana loved. Dexter Munro, the soon to be, Duke of Markham. As a childhood friend of Georgiana and the society matchmaker he asks her to find him a Duchess by 12th night though the only duchess Dexter wants is Georgiana. Can he thaw the Ice Duchess so she will become his true duchess?

A lovely story with a slow burn of seduction and love. A book to curl up on the sofa on a lazy day.

This is a 2nd chance at love book. It was very romantic. I enjoyed this book where you could feel the emotions brought by the author (heart-wrenching at times) What a great read that pulls at your heartstrings. It is easy to get invested in the outcome and root for them. This is part of the Duchess Society series. (beginning). I am looking forward to reading all of them. This book can be read as a standalone story. I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of regencies.

*I received this book free from Netgalley for an honest review. *

This was my first time read by Tracy Summer. I enjoy second chance romances so I loved this book!!!!

I found the characters likeable and the chemistry between them so steamy as well as beautifully written. I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop however, at times I found the progression of the story really slow.

If you enjoy second chance romances or historical romances you will enjoy this book

Dad-- I'm dying
Son--I know
Dad--you need a wife
Son-- I'll get one eventually
Dad--I'm dying
Son--fine I will go get one now
So what does Dexter do? finds a little crush from a while back and gives her a second chance so he can enter his reign as Duke with a bride.
This was a fun, spicy, and steamyyyy second chance regency novel that was a treat to read.

Not a bad story. Short and easy to read, since it’s actually and introduction to the series. If you like second chance romances, give this a try.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I really loved this book and read it in one sitting in the middle of the night as I just didn't want to put it down.
The Ice Duchess is the prequel to Tracy Sumner's new series The Duchess Society.
Georgiana is nicknamed as the Ice Countess for being a widower that won't marry again and who teaches young women how to be more independent within a marriage of convenience. Her childhood friend Dexter Munro returns to Derbyshire to start to prepare to be the Duke of Markham and his father's wish is for him to find a wife by the Twelth Night.
The pull between Georgiana and Dexter is strong and despite her better judgement she can't help spending time with him even though she doesn't want to be his wife.
Can Dexter win her over and change her mind?
I love a second chance romance between childhood friends as it almost has a sadness to it because they've spent so much time not being together and needed that time to grow. Tracy Sumner has done a good job of building the romance and with the dual POV its interesting to see each side play out.
A fun romance that has made me excited for the rest of the series.

This story is a great prequel. It is engaging and encouraged me to want to read the rest of the series. The ideas are novel and fun. The writing is well done. I cannot wait to see where the series will lead. Highly recommend this book!

It’s no surprise to me that I absolutely adored this prequel novella preceding a new series by Tracy Sumner. Sumner’s League of Lords series is one of my favorites that I’ve read in a long time and I tore through the series recently. I’m also a sucker for a holiday romance, though the holiday celebrations and details were minor, I did enjoy the nod. I adored both the hero and heroine in The Ice Duchess and their intoxicating and powerful connection. Sumner’s writing for the hero and heroine and their love connection was some of the best I’ve read. The passionate descriptions of their feelings for each other were exhilarating and beautiful. I’m very much looking forward to reading the first installment of this series as well as anything from Sumner.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is the prequel in a new series from Tracy Sumner called The Duchess Society. I actually read this prequel directly after reading The Brazen Bluestocking and falling head over heels into Tracy Sumner's writing. You can read this as a standalone, before or after. I do not think it matters one bit. It is a quick read at only 104 pages, but I loved it nonetheless.
This novella centers on widowed Georgiana the Countess of Winterbourne who has been nicknamed by the ton as the Ice Countess because she has stated that she will never marry again after the experience of her first marriage to a man who was cruel to her. She crosses paths once more with her childhood friend and her late brother's best friend, Dexter Munro. The two have a history together that was cast aside after the untimely death of Georgiana's brother.
I absolutely loved the chemistry between Georgiana and Dexter (who she calls Dex). Dex gifts Georgiana a piece of lapis stone for Christmas and the stone is brought up again as sort of a touchpoint between them and Georgiana's feelings for Dex. I was disappointed when it was just dropped 3/4 of the way through and never talked about again after it kept showing up repeatedly. I was also disappointed that we never hear about what happened to Georgiana's brother and brought about his untimely demise. It seemed like that was a big factor in the relationship between Georgiana and Dex, since they all grew up together and went on adventures as children. I was also hoping for an actual backstory to Georgiana's marriage and what occurred to her to cause her to be this way.
I loved the pacing of this and the invisible string that was drawn between the characters during their lives. I ended up giving this only four stars because I feel like it was rushed to completion by the author. It seemed to me that so many details were just left out of the story that would have tied everything together and made it a more rounded experience for the reader.
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookbuzz.net for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All of the above opinions are of my own.

Georgiana had known Dex since they were very young. Georgie had a crush on him, and they were always in competition with each other. Dex is back in town and will name a wife before his father dies. Georgie had been married to an older man when her father needed money. That marriage was a disaster and once her husband died, she vowed never to marry. She founded the Duchess Society to mentor young girls on how to marry but still be your own person. Dex needs a duchess and asks Georgie to find him one. As they spend time together, no one will suit him but Georgie. Loved the romantic gestures Dex used to try to win Georgie over. Great story and great characters.

The Ice Duchess by Tracy Summer is a prequel to The Duchess Society series. Georgiana was the belle during her debut and could have had anyone, but apparently for the one that held her heart. From there on the story goes tragic as her father marries her to a man old enough to be her father for money. Poor Georgie then not only had to contend with a broken heart, but a wretched marriage as well. Upon her husband’s death it’s no wonder that she boldly embraces her freedom and now has no interest in marriage and being dubbed the Ice Countess. Dexter, Marquis of Westfield, soon to be the Duke of Markham knew Georgiana as a full of life, passionate girl who as his best friend’s sister he felt he had nothing to give to. This widow he now meets at the Christmas party is a woman who seems untouchable that devotes all her time and money to ‘The Duchess Society’ to make sure that women know what's in store wit marriage.

Dexter had left Derbyshire so he could pursue his love of geology, which his sire did not approve off. He now returns due to his father's illness and impending death. Having promised that he would marry and claim a new Duchess, he now realizes that not making Georgie his wife and taking her with him was a monumental mistake. Beautifully written and fast paced, this story is one of second chances. The two characters are passionate about what matters to them and passionate about each other, yet their vulnerability is what needs overcoming. I felt a connection with the characters from the very start and the plot is well laid out and proceeds seamlessly. Another amazing read by Tracy Summer which leaves one longing to read about the remaining characters of the Duchess Society. My review was given on the ARC copy received from the Publisher via NetGalley in return for my honest opinion.