Similar to the title of this book, I was also up all night, but with a good book instead of a good duke, because I couldn't put this one down! 

I loved the gothic vibes mixed with some really funny moments. While I wish some of the gothic side went a little further (there was some mentioning of a ghost but it didn't really go anywhere), our FMC Artemis gets really creative with her cursing, and I highlighted all my favorites in the book that made me LOL. If you hear me using the term "Lucifer's Love Truncheon," when upset, don't @ me. Artemis and the duke, Dominic, have such a fun relationship that I loved to see develop. They make each other laugh and Dominic really is all things good. The tension between these two is off the charts and it made for some really steamy scenes. Artemis is no blushing maiden, and she is as bold as she is independent, which is exactly how I like my historical romance heroines.

Dominic is a widower so some of the reference to his dead wife is sad, but otherwise it was on the lighter side and actioned packed. My first read by the author won't be my last!

Why not a good duke?

I really liked Dominic, a duke, 38, with a bad reputation due to his missing wife. He has a troublesome daughter and is in want of a wife.
Artemis is smart, but over one thing is incredibly not. Which, as you can guess, was very frustrating.
Overall, a solid, entertaining read.
Recommend.

Artemis Jones is an outspoken bluestocking and proud of it. Dominic Winters, the Duke of Dartmoor is fascinated. Every time they meet the sexual awareness is hot electrical charges. Nine years ago, Dominic's wife disappeared. Society whispers he murdered her and call him "The Dastardly Duke." Artemis doesn't believe in rumors. At each encounter, their passion burns hotter. Dominic wants Artemis enough to negotiate terms in a fake engagement, or is it really fake? She has secrets she should tell, but is afraid of losing it all. No dilly, dallying around with these two mature adults.
Heat level 5
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Wasn’t crazy about this and I started skimming which isn’t a good sign. It was just ok. It just wasn’t for me.

Thanks Sourcebooks Casablanca via NetGalley.

I have recently become a fan of Amy Rose Bennett's books, and this one did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the bater between Dominic and Artemis! They were very amusing and quite hot from the beginning. I was quite unhappy with Artemis' family, her aunt and sister really didn't give her a whole lot of credit for much. Celeste was a really joy for me to read about. She absolutely embodied what I think a young lady in her situation would be. Moody, a bit sassy and quite rebellious. Don't even get me started on the governess.

I thought that Dominic was quite swoony. He was in love with his first wife, and has dealt with the loss of her quite hard. But being blamed for her death by her family didn't help a whole lot. So when he started to show that he was having feelings for Artemis.... I was overjoyed! And it made my heart flutter! Definitely a fun read!



Story 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice 🔥🔥🔥
Swoon 😍😍😍😍
Angst 💔💔💔

This was an entertaining regency romance between a Duke pushed out of polite society by a past scandal and the intelligent woman who's put in his path by fate. When Artemis' close friend pleads with her to return to London to give her moral support when her father forces her to re-enter society and find a husband, she answers the call, giving up her teaching job at a finishing school and returning to her dowager baroness aunt's. A couple of chance encounters with a handsome and mysterious stranger keeps her mind whirling and gives her plenty of material for her latest gothic romance novel, a side hustle kept strictly under wraps due to its scandalous and unsavoury content. When Dominic, our swoon-worthy Duke, decides it's time to re-enter the ton to find a wife and try to put an end to the misguided rumours that he killed his wife, he singles out Artemis. While their romance can never be due to the vast differences between their stations in life and her outspoken, bluestocking ways, they still enjoy each other's company. When Artemis approaches the Duke to help her create a small scandal on the hope her aunt will cut all ties with her, release her personal funds and allow her younger sister to marry without Artemis being wedded first, they both might get more than they bargained for. Dominic makes a deal with Artemis and enlists her help with his wayward daughter and her uptight governess but when he throws all of Artemis' plans into the air by proposing they become engaged, all bets are off.

The well developed characters in this story kept me turning the pages. I liked that Artemis was intelligent and independent and loved that the author made her an older character (29) who wasn't a virgin. While the time period the novel was set in restricted some of the liberties Artemis could take, the author tried to draw as close to the lines as possible to pen a character who was ahead of her time and championing for female rights, particularly regarding schooling and expressing herself. While I thought the Duke might be a bit a disappointment at first when he dismissed Artemis as beneath his station, he definitely made up for it when he threw all of his cards on the table to try and win her hand. Apart from the developing relationship between the two, there was plenty to keep me interested: past and potential future scandals, family secrets and problems aplenty and a potential threat to the couple's happy future. There was a tiny bit of repetition, especially in regards to Artemis' past and her plans for her future, but it wasn't a major distraction. Overall, it was a really entertaining book and I'm looking forward to Book 2 in this series.

This is overall an enjoyable read, the perfect weekend escapism. Since my review is going to contain some spoilers, I've broken it down into a list of what worked for me/what didn't work.

What worked:
--I'm going to come straight out and say it: I love, love, love the cover. Great artwork and design!
--The narrative is well-written and dialog flowed.
--Dominic, the H, is sympathetic and easy to like. And I always appreciate an older, sexy romantic lead (OK, he's only 38, but still!).
--Glad that the H, Artemis, didn't just listen to gossip and condemn Dominic as others had.
--Fun banter between H/h, and they had good chemistry.
--Love scenes were the perfect level of steam.
--Nice touches of humor. The whole "h getting herself ruined to be disowned" idea is silly, so I'm assuming the author just meant that scene to be a farce. Loved the various goofy sexual euphemisms throughout the book, as well.
--The plot was well-paced and the HEA was very sweet.

What didn't:
--I'm usually fine with a fake engagement trope, but when kids are in the picture, it makes me queasy. I didn't like how H/h sort of stumbled into their plan without thinking of the impact on his daughter. Of course there was a fairy tale ending, but still.
--Why are little sisters in historical romances so immature? Phoebe is 24 but acts like she's 16.
--What exactly was Miss Sharp's motive? SPOILER AHEAD..........................................................................I thought maybe she had a secret crush on Dominic, but her nasty attempted blackmail is just explained away as professional jealousy and a repressive nature. Her role in the plot is rather hazy..
--Lost my patience with Artemis at a point toward the end, although she redeems herself (somewhat) at the last minute. BIGTIME SPOILER AHEAD........................................................The man she loves is in and out of consciousness, fighting infection, stabbed by a man who ruined her and her sister and who needs to be put away, but h allows herself to be cowed because she's fixated on her reputation and her women's college? She should have put Miss Sharp in her place. Her relationship with Dominic and his daughter should have come first.

Bottom line: Well-written, sexy, and diverting--just don't take it too seriously.

This is a review of an advanced reader copy and this is my voluntary, honest opinion. Thanks to the author,
publisher, and Net Galley. Reviews left on Goodreads and Bookbub. Will post to Amazon on the date of publication.

Artemis Jones desperately wants to have her own academic ladies’ college and is trying to fund this with her Gothic romance writing. When Artemis’s friend from the Byronic Book Club member asks for her assistance in navigating the ton, she resigns from her job, and decides to also help her sister with her first season. Yet when she meets Dominic Winters, the widowed Duke of Dartmoor, her plans start to unravel. Whilst Dominic needs a wife for many reasons including helping him manage his adolescent daughter, he begins to think that Artemis could be the one.
These were two wonderful characters. Artemis is brazen but sincere, never pretending to be anything other than her true self. Dominic is kind and wise, and the more his past unravels, the perfect partner for Artemis. This is a man, who is honest and fighting to make life better for both his daughter and Artemis. Theirs was a romance that I utterly enjoyed.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and Sourcebook Casablanca. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Artemis is a bluestocking through and through, forging a career for herself as a writer of slightly scandalous romances, and with dreams of opening her own school for girls. She’s determined to remain unmarried, but when she meets Dominic - a handsome widowed duke - she begins to question those desires, being instantly attracted to him. For Dominic’s part, he’s had a terrible reputation since the devastating but mysterious death of his first wife, and is now struggling to be a father figure for his teenage daughter. The attraction between the pair leads to them to make a deal - they will embark on a pretend engagement that will help both of them as she will assist him with his daughter and he will help fund her dreams of a school. But once their ruse starts, it becomes harder to deny their feelings for each other.

This book had a really fun concept and some very good writing. There’s a nice, fun tone to it that is quite enjoyable to read, and the chemistry between Artemis and Dominic is quite good. They had some nice scenes together and the love scenes were hot and well-written.

However, ultimately this just wasn’t my kind of historical romance. There were aspects of the plot that didn’t work for me at all - Artemis’ novel-writing in particular felt very modern in a way that was distracting and quite jarring to me as a reader. I also struggled to warm to her character. Dominic was fine, but I found Artemis a little bit annoying at points. I also found her subplot involving her sister and aunt very irritating to the point where I struggled to enjoy their scenes.

I just didn’t really enjoy reading it that much - it’s very fun and frothy and I can see why a lot of people would like this author and her style, but it wasn’t my cup of tea. There’s nothing actually bad about it and I would recommend it if you’re looking for a light historical romance with a sense of humour and a bit of drama. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a free copy of this book.

Content Notes: Death of a parent (in past), death of a spouse (in past), postpartum depression, gun violence, references to sexual violence, kidnap, death / murder (on-page), loss of a child (in-past), on-page sex, widowed hero.

This cleverly-written romance has a few interesting sub plots with a dash of (laugh out loud) humor. Artemis Jones, spinster bluestocking, believes in teaching young women any and all subjects that are taught to young men. The vision she has of her future includes opening a school to do just that. An accidental meeting between Artemis and a “darkly brooding Byronic hero” (that might have walked right out of one of her secretly-written novels) turned out to be the Duke of Dartmoor.

I love a strong, unconventional, intelligent female character. Artemis knows when to push her agenda and when to hold back. She is very supportive of her sister and her friends in the Byronic Book Club. Right in chapter one she has to cope with not railing at the headmistress of the school where she teaches for saying Artemis is corrupting the young girls’ minds by sharing Sense and Sensibility.

Dominic Winters is your typical hardworking, charismatic, and confident duke. He’s intrigued by Artemis, but is leery about her background. It was a good thing they decided to help each other out in their quests. Both characters learn and grow by opening up to each other.

Bluestocking and rakish duke happens to be one of my favorite tropes. I really laughed at the funny phrases Artemis uses when she cusses like Lucifer’s love truncheon.

I received a copy of this book in advance for my honest opinion.

4.5 stars, rounded up

After a disastrous first season that ended in heartbreak, Artemis Jones swore off marriage and set her site on a new goal, opening an academic college for women and she spends the next 10 years pursuing that goal by working as a teacher in a finishing school by day and writing the wildly popular gothic novels by Lydia Lovelace at night, she is close, but still doesn’t have the funds necessary to quit her jobs and open the school. But when she gets a letter begging for help from her dear friend and fellow Byronic Book Club member, Lucy, she quits her job and heads to London. She hopes to help Lucy and secure a wealthy patron to fund her school all while sidestepping her aunt’s attempts to marry her off. But never did she imagine that her first day in the city would have her crossing paths with the first man in ages to capture her interest.

Dominic Winters, the Duke of Dartmoor, is a widow raising his 15-year-old daughter, he knows she needs a mother figure, but with nasty rumors started by his late wife’s family have society calling him the Dastardly Duke and whispering that he killed his wife, he is finding that remarrying is not as simple as he had hoped, not to mention, he can’t seem to forget the intriguing woman who collided with him. Soon their paths cross again and the magic is still there, too bad she isn’t “duchess material” – or is she? When they met yet again, it is at a ball and they share a waltz and a spectacular kiss. Dominic is smitten and so when Artemis proposes a mutually beneficial arrangement, he agrees and wonders if it is possible to change her mind about marriage, but before that can even be considered, a shared foe must be dealt with otherwise, there will be no chance of a HEA for anyone.

What a great start to a new series! This well-written nicely paced love story is sure to become a fan favorite. I loved Artemis and Dominic, they aren’t perfect, but they are perfect for each other. The book has secrets, good friends, a lonely 15-year-old, a nasty villain, steamy love scenes, instant chemistry, and finally a well-deserved HEA. This is the first book in the series and I highly recommend it and am really looking forward to Lucy and Jane’s stories!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*

This was so good! I loved our heroine! She was just so amazing and our love interest was so hot and sweet! The romance was perfection!

This isn't my typical genre, but I am so glad that I picked it up. It was an entertaining and fun novel. The characters really kept me turning the pages. The plot is great a mix of family, friendship, heartbreak, secrets, drama, and some romance. I also enjoyed the literary references. This is the first book in the Byronic Book Club series and I am excited to continue the series.

I absolutely adored 💕the first book in this new Historical Romance series!
I was so happy after finishing this book that I couldn't help but smile while I read it. 😀
The writing in this novel is excellent, and the characters are well-rounded and relatable.
I found it impossible to put this book down because it is action-packed from page one. The lengths Artemis will take to avoid being married are hilarious 😂

Artemis Jones has made a career for herself as a teacher at a ladies’ finishing school, but in the evenings, she indulges her true passion: writing gothic romance novels under a carefully guarded pseudonym. Her true dream is to one day open a ladies’ college, focused on true academics more than societal graces and manners. She has been saving the money from her teaching salary, but it's not so large that it's enough to keep her in her position when her dear friend asks her to come to London and support her through her first Season. Artemis reasons that this could be an opportunity for her to find a wealthy patroness to start her school. She just has to resist her aunt’s strong-armed attempts to see her married off.

Dominic Winters, the Duke of Dartmoor, hasn’t taken much interest in the social whirl since his wife died over eight years ago. But now he is starting to realize that he really does need a wife to help him with his unruly fifteen-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, due to the circumstances of his wife’s death, and the vitriol spewed by her brother, Society refers to Dominic as “The Dastardly Duke” and rumors abound that his wife was mad and that she died at his hand, leaving him with few choices. But when he meets fiery, outspoken Artemis Jones, Dominic realizes the unconventional bluestocking might suit him in every way.

For me this entire book was like a love letter to the gothic romances of old, full of frothy, flowery language and elaborate descriptions that were enhanced even further by the narration. Granted, some of the narrator’s fairly frequent mispronunciations and high-pitched, youthful voice were a little annoying, but she did a good job of nailing the generally dramatic bent of the story. Artemis did frustrate me a bit for a good chunk of the story with how closed-off and standoffish she was with Dominic while he kept giving her little bits and pieces of him. However, on the flip side of that, I liked that this dynamic allowed us to see Dominic being incredibly human and vulnerable. In much of his life, he is the formidable duke, so it was nice to also see him struggling with his feelings and fearing being hurt. It was even better when Artemis realized her feelings were genuine and put him out of his misery, but the set up here allowed for a gradual development of the relationship between Artemis and Dominic as well as growth for both of them as individuals. I liked that they both became so protective of one another and learned where their true priorities in life lay, those being family and relationships rather than allowing themselves to be governed by fear of gossip or societal limitations. I was glad to see the villain get his comeuppance and I’m interested to see where this new series is going next.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book and its audiobook. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is my first novel by Amy Rose Bennett, and I am quite pleased with it. Spinster Artemis Jones wants nothing to do with marriage; she wants to open a women’s college. Dominic Winters, aka “The Dastardly Duke,” is having trouble finding a wife who will overlook society’s gossip about him and take on his headstrong teenage daughter. Dominic and Artemis come to a mutually beneficial arrangement, but they don’t expect their hearts to become involved.

I loved everything about Artemis. The most entertaining aspect is Artemis writes gothic novels. She writes scandalously passionate, fantastical stories under an assumed name. Another thing about Artemis is her cursing. I have never read such creative words! So funny! Artemis was unapologetically herself. I liked how comfortable she was in her skin.

Dominic is a widower with a teenage daughter in total rebellion. Dominic lost his wife tragically and was wrongfully blamed for it. Mental Health is a topic close to my heart, and I felt the issue was discussed accurately and respectfully. Dominic’s dynamic with his teenage daughter is every father’s nightmare! As unlikely as it may seem, Artemis can create a bridge between father and daughter.

The plot was well thought out and moved at a good speed. Dominic and Artemis are both characters with prominent personalities. The couple is multifaceted and brilliantly portrayed. Up All Night With A Good Duke is the first book in the new series, The Byronic Book Club. I look forward to Artemis’ friend’s stories. Amy Rose Bennett penned a lush, vibrant, passionate romance full of wit and excitement. I feel this book is an excellent jumping-off place to discover this fantastic author.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Miss Artemis Jones leaves her job as a finishing school teacher or young ladies in order to help her best friend during the Season.
Dominic, Duke of Dartmoor plans to remarry after years of his first wife's death in order to obtain his heir and have someone help him manage his 15 year old daughter. But it's not easy to find a bride since the ton believed he murdered his wife.

This is the first book of the "Byronic book club" series and I really enjoyed it. Heroine has a secret identity as a spicy gothic novels writers and wants to open her own school for ladies where they'll be taught more scientific subjects. I loved that our protagonists were hot for each other since the beginning, even though Artemis after being ruined at her first season doesn't believe in love. Dominic on the other hand falls fast and deeply. Also they have funny nicknames for each other and I loved that Artemis and Celeste bonded over books.

This was my first book of the author, I'll definitely read more of her work and I'm really looking forward for the next book of the series.
I received an ARC copy via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Up All Night with a Good Duke by Amy Rose Bennett
Historical romance. 1st book in The Byronic Book Club series.
Artemis Jones is a spinster and has no intention or inclination to get married. But having a season is the only way her Aunt will sponsor a season for her younger sister, so Artemis heads home. She accidentally runs into a man in the rain at the train station. He leaves an impression but each end up going their own direction. Fate’s first meeting?

So much going on in this book. From social events of regency upper class or “ton” to bluestocking views on fiction novels to a missing first wife, and a cad of a brother-in-law. It all flows together as Artemis and Dominic get to know each other and make an impact on the other’s life. The mystery deepens and then isn’t a mystery? There might be a ghost, but no, maybe not. Just a very intuitive woman?
As I said, a lot of plot lines to follow. HEA in the end so I’m happy.

“She chided herself for acting like the caper-witted debutante she used to be.”
I consider myself well educated but this book had me reaching for the dictionary often. When I was only at 17% and looking up yet another word, I started writing them down. I’m sharing because I’m amused when people say you don’t learn anything from reading fiction. Some of these I knew, some could be figured out by the sentence, while others surprised me.

Temerity, Soubriquet, Lorgnette, Parsimonious, Catherine wheel, megrim, Bowling (not the game), Costermonger, Postprandial, Banyan, Miasma.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley.

This was really an exciting read by one of my favorite authors. Ms Bennett writes so beautifully in giving the reader so much more. The characters were fully developed with thoughts and feelings of their own. The book has me at first page and didn't let go throughout.
Artemis Jones is a bookish lady with perfect manners and a school teacher to boot. Her dream is to open her own business giving young ladies the academic knowledge that would open the world to them. When her best friend from her book club needs her help to swim through her first season of the ton. Artemis agrees to the plan and to keep her Aunt off hers off her back.
Dominic Winters, the widowed Duke of Dartmoor, is searching for a wife to give him an "heir" and help in raising his daughter who gives him trouble as a spitfire. Some say he murdered his wife, and society has given him the name of "the Dastardly Duke". Dom knows his chances are slim, but once he meets Artemis Jones, he is enthralled. He knows what he wants and it's her.
Two people will come to the knowledge love is the key to their happy ever after.
I appreciate Net Galley for this ARC title in which I gave an honest review.

Artemis Jones is a "respectable" finishing-school teacher by day and a Gothic romance writer by night. Her dream is to open her own academic ladies' college. When Artemis is called upon by a friend to navigate her first London Season, she hopes to find a wealthy patron for her school. Dominic Winters, the widowed Duke of Dartmoor, needs a wife to provide him an heir and help him manage his adolescent daughter. But rumors are rampant that he murdered his wife, so his choices for a suitable bride are limited. Then he meets Artemis Jones. Could they find love with each other?
This is a great historical romance between an independent thinker and a dashing duke. Dominic is a gentleman who screams sensuality, honor and kindness. Artemis is a woman who fears losing control of her life. She doesn’t want to be bound by her society’s rules. I liked them both and routed for them throughout the story. The historical setting was very well described, from the darkened back alleys to the high society ballrooms. The plot was romance meets women’s independence with a dash of sensuality and suspense. I can’t wait to read another installment from this series. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this advanced reader’s copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.