Such a different take on the traditional duke romance stories. I found this very enjoyable with a cast of characters you want to get to know better. The writing is interesting and the plot is very enjoyable. The romance was a whirlwind without being over the top. I look forward to the next book. Well done.

A wonderfully performed audiobook to start off a new series by Amy Rose Bennet! The story was wonderfully gothic, with twists and turns in addition to some very steamy scenes.

This story, about a closet romance writer and her Duke, was a quick and easy read. There wasn't anything too surprising about the plot; the big mystery was when Artemis would tell her handsome lover about her secret writing life.

I did find the narrator's choice of voice for Artemis to be mildly annoying. At one point, the hero comments on Artemis' husky voice, but the narrator chose a high pitched girlish voice that I didn't enjoy.

Overall, though, enjoyable summer reading.

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

Sasha Higgins delightfully narrates Amy Rose Bennett’s Up All Night with a Good Duke, The Byronic Book Club, Book 1. Burdened by painful pasts, finishing-school teacher and author Artemis Jones, and The Widowed Duke of Dartmoor, Dominic Winters feign an engagement, her to gain freedom from her controlling aunt and him for help with his spirited young daughter. Neither expects their attraction to deepen into feelings that could complicate the arrangement and their lives.

A finishing-school teacher by day and Gothic romance writer by night, Artemis dreams of opening her own academic ladies’ college. A close friend, and fellow Byronic Book Club member, requires Artemis’ support to help her navigate her first London Season, so Artemis returns home hoping to court the interest of a wealthy patron to support her school. But she’ll have to avoid her high-handed aunt’s schemes to marry her off. The Duke needs a wife to help him manage his spirited adolescent daughter and provide him with an heir. But because of rumors about him murdering his mad wife, society has labeled him “The Dastardly Duke,” limiting his choices for a suitable bride. When he meets Artemis, who at first is nothing like the type of woman he would ever choose as a bride, he can’t stop thinking about her. Could she be the woman to bring him out of the darkness of grief and guilt and back to life and help him with his daughter and siring a new heir?

Sasha Higgins’ narration brilliantly brings Bennett’s engaging novel and fascinating characters to life with her vibrant and colorful narration. Higgins excellently captures the characters’ personalities and emotions while giving them distinct voices using cadence and pitch. Her British accent and voice are lovely and just right for Artemis. But her narration and voices for each of the characters, including Dominic and the other male characters, are also nicely done. Higgin’s narration wonderfully balances the novel’s varied tones—lighthearted, melodramatic/silly, suspenseful, and gothic—while keeping the story progressing steadily.

Bennett develops her characters through witty, snarky, humorous banter and interactions. Of course, Artemis and Dominic’s interactions include sexy, flirtatious banter. I love how deeply drawn to Artemis the duke is from their initial encounters and how completely he falls for her despite trying to convince himself she wouldn’t make an appropriate bride. Honorable, honest, and compassionate, his wife’s illness and death, plus the scandal and rumors surrounding it haunt him still. Passionate, stubborn, and creative, Artemis is perfectly happy being a spinster. She isn’t looking for a husband because of a past betrayal and childhood, which have shaped her views on marriage and love. However, Artemis chooses to give in to her attraction for Dominic but fights her deepening feelings for him, trying to stay focused on her lifetime dream/goal. Their love scenes are emotional and steamy and contribute to developing their connection, evolution, and Bennett's multilayered story. I truly enjoyed Artemis’ relationship with the duke’s daughter, Celeste. Because of Dominic’s social ostracization from society over the circumstances of his wife’s death, Celeste is isolated and leads a solitary existence that is only made better by reading. I think Artemis saw herself in Celeste.

Though your priorities and desires may change when you meet the person meant for you or who you want to share your life with, you don’t have to give up your dreams. Up All Night with a Good Duke is a steamy, funny, slightly angsty, entertaining historical romance. It’s an audio listen recommended for fans of fake engagements, heroes who fall fast and hard for the heroine, writing, and book love.

Advanced review copy provided by Dreamscape Media, LLC via Netgalley for review.

I received a free copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This review is completely my own opinion.
I almost put this in the DNF pile many times, but wanted to stick it out. Two stubborn people wanting to complete their goals, but struggling with the way they feel for each other along with the sexual tension, proprietary, and complications. She wants to open a women's college, and he's worried about his teenage daughter. They try to help each other with their problems, while of course ignoring (and eventually succumbing to) their feelings for each other. I had to get passed the narrator as her accent just seemed forced and a little awkward in cadence. There was a lot going on in the book, like too many problems going on at once, which took a little bit getting used to as well. If I counted correctly there were 7 side plots besides the main romance and 2 main problems (opening and women's college, and his teenage daughter). I still enjoyed the plot and enjoyed her being a strong character wanting independence without marrying. She had a rich life without a man, but he just wanted to add to it, not take anything away from her and I enjoyed that. Of course they start to acknowledge their feelings due to certain circumstances, but there were so many problems and side plots that I continued to get bored. I think it would've done well to split the book into a duet so it wouldn't feel so overwhelming. I can tell the author did their due diligence with historical accuracy from the language down to the clothing, and I appreciate the hard work that must've gone into that. I'll have to read another book by this author to give it another chance.

How to write this without giving nothing away. Well let’s see it’s kind of insta lust/love. The duke wants her from the first touch of their hands. However, Artemis isn’t having that. She wants her freedom and all that comes along with it. I really like how she grew as a person and so did Dominic.
Now for the not so good part. The narrator made Artemis sound really hound. Like teenage young. This was a little bothersome as she did other mature voices. That’s the only bad part for me.
4.5 stars
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3.5 Stars, 1.75 spice

I will say this cover definitely aligns with the book. It's a pretty standard historical romance. Artemis is secretly a romance author, she has no desire to marry and is considered an old spinster at 29. She wants to open a college for women and has strong feminist beliefs. Dominic is a 'dastardly' duke - and generally everyone believes he murdered his first wife. He also has a daughter who is 15.

I do wish I had read this on kindle rather than audiobook because Amy Bennett really uses some interesting words I had never heard of before. it is really clear that she has a vast knowledge of the time period she is writing in. The narration took me a bit to get into, it was just a bit higher pitch than most narrators, but she did a great job.

In terms of the story, overall I liked it. I loved the extra depth we got around the Duke's late wife (and an issue that people still don't seem to talk about much today). I enjoyed seeing the Duke's daughters secondary plot/story. I really enjoyed the 3rd act action as well.

There is definitely a miscommunication trope used, both with the romantic relationship, as well as one used between Artemis and her sister & aunt which is a trope I really dislike. I also didn't find the romance totally convincing. I wasn't sure why they wanted to be together, and wish there had been more time of them getting to know one another.

Artemis Jones―"respectable" finishing-school teacher by day and Gothic romance writer by night―has never lost sight of her real dream: to open her own academic ladies' college.

Dominic Winters, the widowed Duke of Dartmoor, needs a wife―someone who will provide him with an heir and help him to manage his spitfire adolescent daughter.

I absolutely enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator Sasha Higgins was a pleasure to listen to. I was captivated by Artemis and Dominic from the beginning. This is a very well-written book.

I hate to admit that this was the first book I had ever read by Amy Rose Bennett but after finishing I added her previous 4 book in the "The Disreputable Debutantes series" to my TBR pile.

I am definitely looking forward to Lucy's story.

A great love story! With a plot that adds to the romance and doesn't detract from it. Great view on the family too. Good narrator.

I really enjoyed Dominic and Artemis's story which starts out when they meet during a rain slicked night as both of them are running towards the same carriage. Artemis slams into his body and her bag which contains her books falls and opens up in the rain. Dominic helps her collect her books and there is an instant attraction. He obtains her name but she does not get his. They later meet at a ball where Artemis is there to help her best friend in her goal to remain unwed and at the same time help her younger sister, Phoebe obtain her goal of marriage to an eligible man. Coincidentally, Artemis is also seeking supporters for a girls college she wants to found. Dominic(the Duke of Dartmoor) requests the hostess's assistance in obtaining an introduction to Artemis and they dance. Gossip ensues- because the Duke hasn't particiated in ton events since the rumors surrounding the mysterious death of his late wife began years ago. As Dominic and Artemis get the know each other she(and her 2 friends) come up with a plan to convince her aunt, a dowager Baroness, that marriage isn't in Artemis' future and at the same time get her to focus on getting Phoebe married. Dominic agrees to help Artemis with her plan if she will help him find out what is going on with his teenage daughter, Celeste, whom he feels is heading in a bad direction but he has no idea how to reach her. Up all night with a Good Duke was well written and a provided the reader with exciting characters, an spicy, romantic tale between the H and h with a HEA. I look forward to reading more stories from Amy Rose Bennett. This is the first audiobook I have listed to and it only increased my enjoyment of the story as the narrator did such a good job with portraying the sentiment and emotions of the characters.

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley but the review is my own opinions.

The book opened up reminiscent of Bridgerton, a nice little mashup of seasons 1 and 2. We have our forward thinking, middle-aged spinster main character, facing all the judgey ninnies one might expect in this historical time period. I like the way our FMC interacts with the love interest AND his daughter. That was something I liked seeing very much, since most stories don't really elaborate on that dynamic. The couple got all caught up and in their own way so much, but that felt true to the genre and the time period. I feel like it was a common thing for people to miscommunicate so easily with the staunch rules of society back them. The "bad guy", if you can call him that, felt more like a typical man who expected to be treated a certain way without actually earning said respects.

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I was NOT a fan of the daughter of our steamy duke being a fan of our FMC's writing; ESPECIALLY when said FMC starts taking some inspiration for her latest novel from the fated stranger she met on her first day. Essentially this sets up the dominoes for our tiny lass to be reading steamy plot lines about her own father. That was just entirely too cringe for me to be comfortable.
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That aside, I liked the book. I am normally a middle of the trail reader with historical romance, having no real preference or dislike of the genre. This book however actually set itself apart. That might be due to the fact that it was an audiobook, so take that opinion with a grain of salt.

Artemis is a (very early in the story) former finishing school teacher and secret author of gothic romance novels. Her dream is to open a ladies college. She believes women should be educated the same as men, not marry if they don't want to, and she's perfectly willing to take a lover if she finds someone she's interested in. Oh yes, she has very creative curses! At 29, she's a little older than the typical heroine. Dominic, 38, brings some gothic elements to the story. Known as the Dastardly Duke, he's rumored to have killed his mad wife and left her body in a bog. This makes for a lonely life for his rebellious, cranky, emotional, 15-year-old daughter. And those scandalous books she's reading by Lydia Lovelace aren't helping her attitude any. Dominic and Artemis eventually decide on an engagement of convenience. Artemis will help discover who the bounder is turning his daughter's head, and Dominic will fund her ladies college. A past villain reappears to cause trouble, family are a nuisance, and Scotland Yard even has reason to make an appearance. I was lucky enough to both read and also listen to the audio book version. Sasha Higgins brings the characters to life, funny curses and all. She voices the male characters well which if not done right sometimes brings me out of the story.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for my copy of Up All Night with A Good Duke.
A devastating handsome Duke on the outskirts of society plus a miss who is determined to open her own college with a secret identity equals a great read. I could not stop listening to the audiobook, it just kept me enthralled or is it enticed with its story. The narrator did a fantastic job of the reading too and made it more enjoyable. First thing I had to do when I was finished was to make sure that a sequel was up and coming. I just loved Artemis and Dominic's relationship it felt very natural, and I loved how both characters were understanding and accepting of the other's past and of their wants from the very beginning.

This was my first regency romance, and I absolutely loved it. I've always avoided the genre, assuming it wasn't for me but Amy Rose Bennett has proven me wrong.

Artemis Jones has no intention of marrying. She dreams of opening a women's college and continuing to pursue her career as gothic romance novelist. But she does need to make it appear as though she is looking for a husband in order to satisfy her aunt and sister. Widowed and struggling to connect with his teenage daughter, Dominic Winters is looking for a wife who can serve as a companion for himself and a positive role model for his daughter, especially after catching her reading gothic romance novels unfit for a young-woman's eyes.

My favorite thing about this novel was absolutely the depth of the characters. Artemis is strong-willed, intelligent and an overall delightful heroine. Dominic is open-minded, considerate and charming and together, they make a lovely couple.

My second favorite thing was the DRAMA. I did not expect this plot line to be so dramatic, but I ate up every bit of it like I was starving.

Up All Night with a Good Duke has made me eat my words about regency romances not being "for me" and I am definitely going to be reading more at some point.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to listen to Up All Night with a Good Duke, but I have to say, I did not love it as much as many of my friends did. The introductory chapters were convoluted and wordy, and I kept wondering when the book was going to get interesting. The author took pains to write the story in the evocative style of the heroine, Artemis's, literary manner, (example: the duke is referred to as "the dastardly duke" numerous times throughout the book due to his first wife's mysterious demise), but the embellishments distracted rather than held my attention. But this may truly be a case of it being "me" and not the author, as I know so many other readers loved it.

Up All Night with a Good Duke is a very steamy book and I am very thankful for NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this in exchange for an honest review.

This one took me about half the book to get into it but the Duke, Artemis, and his daughter were great characters and I really enjoyed them. The narrator was good but her voice was, at times, grating during such a long book.

"I received an audio ARC for review."

The storyline was entertaining and well developed. Dominic finally decided to remarry but with his reputation he does not have a lot of candidates. Meeting the outspoken Artemis is breath of fresh air and it does not help that they are attracted to each other. She would be the best candidate but she is against getting married. Would he be able to woo her and eventually change her mind?

4.5 stars

This was my first audiobook, I was not sure how I would enjoy the platform. I wasn’t certain that I would be able to feel immersed in the characters as I do when I read. I will say that I am glad that this book was the one that introduced me to the platform.

I loved “Up All Night with a Good Duke”. Artemis and Dominic’s story was engaging and funny. I felt the banter was witty and the connection between the characters were well drawn. I recommend it!!

Up all Night with a Good Duke
The Byronic Book Club #1
Amy Rose Bennett
The setting is 1858 London.
Artemis Jones, aka gothic romance author Lydia Lovelace, dreams of opening a college for women. She believes women should be able to study anything men can study. The lovely lady travels to London in hopes of discovering a wealthy patron that will support her school. Her aunt is determined to find her a husband whether Artemis wants one or not.
The Duke of Dartmoor, widow Dominic Winters, realizes he needs a wife to assist him in raising his daughter and to give him an heir. Finding a woman, he is interested in and that will give him a chance is almost impossible; he was wrongly accused of murdering his first wife. Most of his peers avoid him. When he happens to run into Artemis Jones, he believes he has found the perfect woman. They both find an instant attraction, but Artemis is concerned Dominic will be upset over the books she writes.
Most of the plot is predictable but I didn’t care I still loved it and listened closely to each word. Dominic and Artemis were perfect for each other; their relationship made this book! I liked that Artemis was a writer, who was unusual in that era. Celeste was an interesting character. The governess was so obvious. I knew from the first moment she was introduced she was going to attempt to get rid of Artemis. I thought she would throw herself at Dominic and was surprised when she went a different direction with her plan.
This tale touches on several interesting topics: censorship, women’s rights, the damage rumors can do, isolation, resentment, envy, physical assault, and secrets.
A warning: this book contains several “steamy” scenes. They are well written and add much to the plot. But some may object.
Kudos to author Amy Rose Bennett!

Up All Night with a Good Duke was a decent read by Amy Rose Bennett. While it was rather predictable, sometimes a reader just needs something fluffy that does not involve much brain power after a long day of decision making at work. I enjoyed the names created for the characters and the spunk of Artemis was nice. The story flowed smoothly and did not feel choppy in any way. The only true complaint I had was about the narrator. I typically enjoy a narrator that has a voice that could be believable enough to match with the image of the main character on the cover. The image on the cover did not match the voice at all. The narrator also spoke slowly and I ended up speeding up the audio so I would not grow glassy eyed and bored. The audio also sounded a bit like it was recorded in a tin can. I have listened to many audiobooks and never had this problem before or after, so I do not believe that it was my device causing it. The character voices were also rather similar and made it hard to differentiate who was talking at times. While the audio portion did not do this story justice, I enjoyed the story itself over all.