It’s Christmas time at Danby Castle and Lady Patience has been summoned along with her mother and 2 sisters. The three sisters, Patience, Hope and Grace are identical triplets and Hope and Grace had already had somewhat of a reputation but Patience was a question mark for the Duke of Danby to decipher.
The Duke is famous (infamous) for matchmaking for his family members. Now that all his children and grandchildren have been taken care of his is working on his grand-nieces and the triplets are in his sights.
When Patience is bitten by her little kitten (in the title role) Doctor Matthew Campion is called in to tend the wound. Of course it is love at first sight (or first bite as is was). Since the kitten was making trouble at the castle, Matthew takes him to his home, inviting Patience to come visit it.
Though the two are in love, how can a mere doctor think of marrying the Duke’s grand-niece? After an incident at the local inn, Matthew and Patience seemed to be separated forever by her family. But, you have to read the story to see how the Duke sorts it all out.
I am a big fan of the many stories featuring the Duke of Danby but his Christmas match-meddling always are great fun to read. You don’t need to know anything about the Duke to read and enjoy this story but be warned – once you start you’ll want to read more about him.
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review but I would definitely have bought it anyway. Ava Stone always manages to create characters that you can’t help loving.
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