I baked a pecan pie on a whim this weekend. The crust flaked perfectly, and Rebecca declared it “museum-worthy,” which felt dramatic and true. I read the first chapter of Lucy and the Duke of Secrets between rolling the dough and wiping my floury hands. The book felt like that warm kitchen moment — bright, comforting, and a little mischievous. I carried the cozy feeling through the rest of the afternoon. It made the whole family room smell like sugar and wit, and it sent me straight back to Lucy’s banter with a smile.
Plot Summary
Lucy and the Duke of Secrets by Sofi Laporte follows Lucy, a spirited heroine, and a Duke whose life is quietly controlled by secrets and social expectation. Set in a Regency-style world, the story centers on Lucy’s mischief and her struggle between love and duty, and the Duke’s slow unraveling of his own guarded heart. The novel balances light-hearted scenes with sincere emotional beats as the characters navigate class, gossip, and growing attraction. This book is the first in The Wishing Well series and reads as a sweet, standalone Regency romance with gentle stakes and plenty of witty banter.
Why I Love This Book
I love how Lucy’s voice pops on the page. The humor is quiet and clever. I think the pacing is gentle but sure. The romance grows naturally. The characters feel human. The book kept me smiling between chores and baking breaks.
Who Will Like This Book
If you enjoy Regency romance, clean historical romance, and light-hearted courtship scenes, you’ll likely love Lucy and the Duke of Secrets. I’d recommend it to readers who want witty banter, a heroine with spunk, and a warm, cozy tone rather than heavy angst. If you prefer dark or taboo romance, this is not that kind of book — it leans sweet and comforting. I read a mix of reader reviews on Goodreads and storefront listings while thinking about this — many readers call it charming and cozy.
⚠️ Trigger warning: mild mention of class pressure, brief emotional conflict, light romantic jealousy. No explicit sexual violence or graphic content noted in common reader tags.
Tagged As
Regency romance, historical romance, sweet romance, clean romance, witty heroine, light enemies-to-lovers vibes, marriage of convenience undertones, The Wishing Well series, low-spice romance, indie historical, feel-good romance
Steam Level
The book is very light on sensual detail. Physical affection is implied or shown as gentle kisses and flirtation. Romance supports the characters’ emotional growth more than explicit scenes. Sites that catalog heat level list it as low-steam, so readers seeking explicit content should note it’s a softer read.
