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Bachelor Chronicles #7
Cautivada por el duque
Testaruda como pocas, la bella lady Elinor Standon ha decidido que jamás permitirá que su codicioso padrastro entregue en matrimonio a su hermana menor al mejor postor. Pero la única manera para impedir ese diabólico plan es convertirse en tutora de la joven. Y una mujer soltera no puede hacerlo. Ahora, Elinor debe casarse, y, para facilitar los trámites, su matrimonio debe ser con un duque, nada menos. Elinor contrata a un abogado, James Lambert, para que la ayude a localizar a su futuro marido. Pero sus cuidadosos planes se desbaratarán cuando descubre que bajo el ajado atuendo, los arrogantes modales y los consejos poco convencionales de su abogado se esconde un hombre demasiado atractivo como para ignorarlo. Lo que no sabe es que Lambert no es quien dice ser, y lo que para él comenzó como una simple confusión de identidad puede terminar siendo un juego muy excitante y, a la vez, peligroso.
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First published August 1, 2010
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Elizabeth Boyle
92 books2,084 followersElizabeth Boyle is the New York Times bestselling author of 27 historical romance novels and several novellas. Her upcoming novel, O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, is a mix of women's fiction and historical fiction, with a bit of magic thrown in. This story of friendship and empowerment is already getting rave reviews.
Her first novel, Brazen Angel, won Dell's Diamond Debut Award and the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award for Best First Book. Her books are called "fast-paced," "adventurous," and "funny."
Not sure where to begin? If you love adventure, try THIS RAKE OF MINE or ONE NIGHT OF PASSION.
If you need to laugh, SOMETHING ABOUT EMMALINE, LOVE LETTERS FROM A DUKE, or THE VISCOUNT WHO LIVED DOWN THE LANE.
Want a little magic in your romance? Try HIS MISTRESS BY MORNING.
When not writing, Elizabeth enjoys knitting, gardening, travel and reading a wide variety of stories. She lives with her family in Seattle.
Sign up for her weekly newsletter, Five Things for Friday on her website. A weekly roundup of books, shows, and things to cook or laugh over, her readers love this weekly laugh.
Her first novel, Brazen Angel, won Dell's Diamond Debut Award and the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award for Best First Book. Her books are called "fast-paced," "adventurous," and "funny."
Not sure where to begin? If you love adventure, try THIS RAKE OF MINE or ONE NIGHT OF PASSION.
If you need to laugh, SOMETHING ABOUT EMMALINE, LOVE LETTERS FROM A DUKE, or THE VISCOUNT WHO LIVED DOWN THE LANE.
Want a little magic in your romance? Try HIS MISTRESS BY MORNING.
When not writing, Elizabeth enjoys knitting, gardening, travel and reading a wide variety of stories. She lives with her family in Seattle.
Sign up for her weekly newsletter, Five Things for Friday on her website. A weekly roundup of books, shows, and things to cook or laugh over, her readers love this weekly laugh.
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December 15, 2020
MADRE DEL AMOR HERMOSO!!!
JAMES
JAMES
JAMES
SKFDLFLSFKSLFLFSÑFLF
La historia me gustó mucho, la temática sobre una identidad falsa las disfruto, además que es muy divertido.
Lady Elinor una de las marquesas viudas de Standom, está en un busca de un marido y no cualquier marido sino un DUQUE,no quiere la nada la niña, porque tontita no es y le pide ayuda al que cree que es el abogado del Duque de Hollindrake James St. Maur.
Pero surge una atracción inmediata entre ellos y entre más convivan se van enamorando. Elinor va a estar entre un duque que la ayude a salir de sus problemas o el amor de un simple abogado pero sorpresas que da la vida.
UUUFFF amé a James con todo mi corazón es tan.. DUQUE!!
Es todo estirado, tiene el porte el orgullo que caracteriza a un duque, sin llegar a ser un snob por su puesto.
No tengo palabras para describir lo mucho que amé a James.
Elinor y James hicieron una pareja bien linda, ella era el amor que él no sabía que necesitaba y James fue para Elinor ese amor que la hizo vivir de nuevo.
Tuvieron escenas muy divertidas, de celos, románticas unas subidas de tono.
Lo único que no me gustó es que la parte final fue muy apresurada, cortan el libro de tajo y sin un epílogo y yo amo los epílogos, son una parte esencial.
Tampoco me gustaron los sirvientes yo los hubiera corrido a todos
JAMES
JAMES
JAMES
SKFDLFLSFKSLFLFSÑFLF
La historia me gustó mucho, la temática sobre una identidad falsa las disfruto, además que es muy divertido.
Lady Elinor una de las marquesas viudas de Standom, está en un busca de un marido y no cualquier marido sino un DUQUE,
Pero surge una atracción inmediata entre ellos y entre más convivan se van enamorando. Elinor va a estar entre un duque que la ayude a salir de sus problemas o el amor de un simple abogado pero sorpresas que da la vida.
UUUFFF amé a James con todo mi corazón es tan.. DUQUE!!
Es todo estirado, tiene el porte el orgullo que caracteriza a un duque, sin llegar a ser un snob por su puesto.
No tengo palabras para describir lo mucho que amé a James.
Elinor y James hicieron una pareja bien linda, ella era el amor que él no sabía que necesitaba y James fue para Elinor ese amor que la hizo vivir de nuevo.
Tuvieron escenas muy divertidas, de celos, románticas unas subidas de tono.
Lo único que no me gustó es que la parte final fue muy apresurada, cortan el libro de tajo y sin un epílogo y yo amo los epílogos, son una parte esencial.
Tampoco me gustaron los sirvientes yo los hubiera corrido a todos
March 10, 2017
ME ENCANTÓ. AMO a James, con todo (s) mi (s)❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
JAJAJA no les digo más, la reseña completa en el blog...
http://www.virivillarreal.com/2016/08...
JAJAJA no les digo más, la reseña completa en el blog...
http://www.virivillarreal.com/2016/08...
May 31, 2019
4 Estrellas. Después de mucho tiempo por fin he disfrutado realmente de un libro, he tenido y dedicado tiempo para ello, y en general me ha gustado y enganchado, que es más de lo que puedo decir de mis últimas lecturas.
“Cautivada por el duque” no es que tenga nada realmente especial, habrá sido el momento o que me ha enganchado, pero sé que he elegido buena ocasión para leerlo. No es el primer libro que leo de Elizabeth Boyle, el problema es que los libros que he leído de ésta señora han sido en orden descabalado, el primero fue el de Minerva, que va después, y ahora he leído el de Elinor, y he podido conocer algo más de las viudas de Standon.
Cierto es que no recordaba demasiado el libro de Minerva y éste me ha abierto más los ojos sobre quienes eran estas viudas y cómo habían llegado a vivir todas juntas. Ahora me queda conocer la historia de Lucy, que en realidad es la primera. Sí, admito que los he leído mal y en orden equivocado, pero ¿En qué pensaba la editorial cuando empezó a publicar una serie por el sexto libro? Nunca entenderé a las editoriales, porque me hubiese gustado conocer a las viudas en la historia de Felicity Langley.
En fin, ya vuelvo a “Cautivada por el duque”. Elinor Standon, como he dicho más arriba, es una de las marquesas viudas, que vivían con las otras dos viudas de Standon en la casa ruinosa donde las mandó el duque de Hollindrake. Apenas disponen de dinero o comodidades, y actualmente Elinor está pasando una situación desesperada, su padrastro, el despreciable lord Lewis tiene la tutela de su hermana menor, de apenas catorce años y está dispuesto a venderla a cualquier postor que le pague sus deudas de juego. Elinor ya vivió un infierno cuando su padrastro la vendió de ésa manera y no está dispuesta a que su hermana, Tia pase por lo mismo; así que Elinor llega a la conclusión de que casándose con un duque con el suficiente dinero e influencia, será suficiente para que lord Lewis no toque a su hermana.
El protagonista James Lambert es el duque de Parkerton, es un hombre viudo, apuesto, en la flor de la vida, y ha vivido retirado en su casa de campo casi toda su vida, conoce poco la ciudad y a sus habitantes, y ahora está en Londres para beneplácito de su hija y su hermano menor. James acaba de meterse en un lío con el conde de Clifton, recientemente casado con Lucy Standon (protagonistas del anterior libro que no he leído) y acude a casa de las viudas para disculparse con Lucy. A consecuencia de ello y debido a un malentendido Elinor y James se conocen, pero Elinor toma a James como el abogado o procurador de un caballero, y no duda en ningún momento en contratar sus servicios para que la ayude a encontrar un duque dispuesto a casarse con ella.
Así es como empieza el lío tremendo que monta el protagonista, que no tiene valor para sacar a Elinor de su equívoco y cuya petición de la misma hará que puedan pasar más tiempo juntos y conocerse. Desde el principio James queda cautivado por ella, más que ella de él, pues Elinor durante casi todo el libro tiene en mente el pensamiento de salvar a su hermana. El problema con James es que no parece ser el hombre adecuado para ella porque “no tiene título”, para ser sincera tampoco es el hombre más adecuado para buscarle esposo, y también la distrae demasiado de dicha búsqueda.
Así que con éste inicio el lector puede encontrar que se enamorarán en seguida pero la situación no es fácil; Elinor está pendiente de buscar marido y James sigue engañándola, el problema será cuando ella descubra su identidad, si es que lo hace, pero James tiene suficiente encanto y labia para conseguir sus propósitos.
Como novela me ha gustado mucho, empieza con un ritmo trepidante que se mantiene en todo momento, y eso es un gran punto para que una novela no aburra. La historia es interesante, los personajes entrañables, enseguida los coges cariño, hasta al engaño de James, porque como lector sabes que realmente todo lo hace por y para ella.
No le doy más puntuación porque le queda mucho para ser una novela perfecta, es buena, es entretenida y estoy segura de que puede gustar mucho a cualquier lectora de novela romántica. El punto negativo que le puedo dar es que acaba demasiado pronto o de una forma muy abrupta y hubiese deseado un epílogo, o algo más de conversación entre los personajes. No niego que el final es bueno y muy bonito, pero merecía algo más.
Así que ya son dos las novelas que he leído de ésta autora, y estoy segura de que no serán las únicas, cuando pueda le echaré un ojo al libro de Lucy.
“Cautivada por el duque” no es que tenga nada realmente especial, habrá sido el momento o que me ha enganchado, pero sé que he elegido buena ocasión para leerlo. No es el primer libro que leo de Elizabeth Boyle, el problema es que los libros que he leído de ésta señora han sido en orden descabalado, el primero fue el de Minerva, que va después, y ahora he leído el de Elinor, y he podido conocer algo más de las viudas de Standon.
Cierto es que no recordaba demasiado el libro de Minerva y éste me ha abierto más los ojos sobre quienes eran estas viudas y cómo habían llegado a vivir todas juntas. Ahora me queda conocer la historia de Lucy, que en realidad es la primera. Sí, admito que los he leído mal y en orden equivocado, pero ¿En qué pensaba la editorial cuando empezó a publicar una serie por el sexto libro? Nunca entenderé a las editoriales, porque me hubiese gustado conocer a las viudas en la historia de Felicity Langley.
En fin, ya vuelvo a “Cautivada por el duque”. Elinor Standon, como he dicho más arriba, es una de las marquesas viudas, que vivían con las otras dos viudas de Standon en la casa ruinosa donde las mandó el duque de Hollindrake. Apenas disponen de dinero o comodidades, y actualmente Elinor está pasando una situación desesperada, su padrastro, el despreciable lord Lewis tiene la tutela de su hermana menor, de apenas catorce años y está dispuesto a venderla a cualquier postor que le pague sus deudas de juego. Elinor ya vivió un infierno cuando su padrastro la vendió de ésa manera y no está dispuesta a que su hermana, Tia pase por lo mismo; así que Elinor llega a la conclusión de que casándose con un duque con el suficiente dinero e influencia, será suficiente para que lord Lewis no toque a su hermana.
El protagonista James Lambert es el duque de Parkerton, es un hombre viudo, apuesto, en la flor de la vida, y ha vivido retirado en su casa de campo casi toda su vida, conoce poco la ciudad y a sus habitantes, y ahora está en Londres para beneplácito de su hija y su hermano menor. James acaba de meterse en un lío con el conde de Clifton, recientemente casado con Lucy Standon (protagonistas del anterior libro que no he leído) y acude a casa de las viudas para disculparse con Lucy. A consecuencia de ello y debido a un malentendido Elinor y James se conocen, pero Elinor toma a James como el abogado o procurador de un caballero, y no duda en ningún momento en contratar sus servicios para que la ayude a encontrar un duque dispuesto a casarse con ella.
Así es como empieza el lío tremendo que monta el protagonista, que no tiene valor para sacar a Elinor de su equívoco y cuya petición de la misma hará que puedan pasar más tiempo juntos y conocerse. Desde el principio James queda cautivado por ella, más que ella de él, pues Elinor durante casi todo el libro tiene en mente el pensamiento de salvar a su hermana. El problema con James es que no parece ser el hombre adecuado para ella porque “no tiene título”, para ser sincera tampoco es el hombre más adecuado para buscarle esposo, y también la distrae demasiado de dicha búsqueda.
Así que con éste inicio el lector puede encontrar que se enamorarán en seguida pero la situación no es fácil; Elinor está pendiente de buscar marido y James sigue engañándola, el problema será cuando ella descubra su identidad, si es que lo hace, pero James tiene suficiente encanto y labia para conseguir sus propósitos.
Como novela me ha gustado mucho, empieza con un ritmo trepidante que se mantiene en todo momento, y eso es un gran punto para que una novela no aburra. La historia es interesante, los personajes entrañables, enseguida los coges cariño, hasta al engaño de James, porque como lector sabes que realmente todo lo hace por y para ella.
No le doy más puntuación porque le queda mucho para ser una novela perfecta, es buena, es entretenida y estoy segura de que puede gustar mucho a cualquier lectora de novela romántica. El punto negativo que le puedo dar es que acaba demasiado pronto o de una forma muy abrupta y hubiese deseado un epílogo, o algo más de conversación entre los personajes. No niego que el final es bueno y muy bonito, pero merecía algo más.
Así que ya son dos las novelas que he leído de ésta autora, y estoy segura de que no serán las únicas, cuando pueda le echaré un ojo al libro de Lucy.
February 8, 2026
4 en relectura, quizás 4,5
El final me falla, todo es demasiado sencillo. No es un novelón, pero es divertido y James un amor, quizás en exceso.... una novela de enredos con protagonistas secundarios que tienen libro pero no está traducido... Lo cierto es que la relectura me ha entretenido muchísimo.
Una historia divertida, un salto de fe en ciertas cosas que son un poco increíbles, pero soy más de divertirme leyendo que de sufrir con dramones... estos duques siempre me roban el corazón
A mí también me ha cautivado, conocí a esta pareja brevemente en el libro anterior de la autora. Tiene muchos puntos ganados, el argumento no es nada novedoso, pero es de los que me encantan. Unido a unos personajes que me han conquistado y unos diálogos llenos de ironía, como a mí me gusta.
El único problema es el final, demasiado precipiyado que le ha quitado al libro las 5 estrellas.
Aparecen secundarios de los cuales la historia está ya escrita, ojalá la editorial decida también editarlos.
El final me falla, todo es demasiado sencillo. No es un novelón, pero es divertido y James un amor, quizás en exceso.... una novela de enredos con protagonistas secundarios que tienen libro pero no está traducido... Lo cierto es que la relectura me ha entretenido muchísimo.
Una historia divertida, un salto de fe en ciertas cosas que son un poco increíbles, pero soy más de divertirme leyendo que de sufrir con dramones... estos duques siempre me roban el corazón
A mí también me ha cautivado, conocí a esta pareja brevemente en el libro anterior de la autora. Tiene muchos puntos ganados, el argumento no es nada novedoso, pero es de los que me encantan. Unido a unos personajes que me han conquistado y unos diálogos llenos de ironía, como a mí me gusta.
El único problema es el final, demasiado precipiyado que le ha quitado al libro las 5 estrellas.
Aparecen secundarios de los cuales la historia está ya escrita, ojalá la editorial decida también editarlos.
November 12, 2015
Elinor Standon hires the rough looking man in her foyer to help her find a duke to marry. James Tremont, the rough looking duke in her foyer agrees because something something boners. Eventually he realizes that the reason none of the other dukes are good enough is because he's the only duke good enough or something.
1. While I respect that this is part of a series, it really irks me when an author doesn't make the individual novels accessible--especially in a series where the books all focus on different couples. Why were the Standon widows banished to a ramshackle old house? Why were they considered so nefarious? What exactly did Elinor's husband do that was so bad? What was going on with Lucy and Clifton? What else am I missing? Why do I have so many questions?
2. I did not realize James was meant to be a 40+ year old man until waaaaay too late in the book. (Ditto for the age of his daughter holy arithmetic batman.)
3. Having your heroine (and/or hero) physically react to their own internal monologue is awkward.
4. Also, having your heroine (and/or hero) routinely drift into daydreams, while cute at first, quickly grows old when it happens multiple times in the same chapter. Or page.
5. I don't even like them and I wish there had been an epilogue.
1. While I respect that this is part of a series, it really irks me when an author doesn't make the individual novels accessible--especially in a series where the books all focus on different couples. Why were the Standon widows banished to a ramshackle old house? Why were they considered so nefarious? What exactly did Elinor's husband do that was so bad? What was going on with Lucy and Clifton? What else am I missing? Why do I have so many questions?
2. I did not realize James was meant to be a 40+ year old man until waaaaay too late in the book. (Ditto for the age of his daughter holy arithmetic batman.)
3. Having your heroine (and/or hero) physically react to their own internal monologue is awkward.
4. Also, having your heroine (and/or hero) routinely drift into daydreams, while cute at first, quickly grows old when it happens multiple times in the same chapter. Or page.
5. I don't even like them and I wish there had been an epilogue.
August 31, 2016
Hace poco que lo he terminado y todavía tengo una sonrisa en la cara.
Es tierno pero sobre todo es divertido y James... James simplemente es espectacular. Tiene todo lo que un protagonista de novela debe de tener para robarte el corazón tal y como lo hace con su protagonista.
Es lo primero que leo de la autora y hasta me extraña con lo aficionada que soy al género pero lo que está claro es que no he podido tener mejor comienzo. Aunque eso sí, me habría gustado un epílogo.
Es tierno pero sobre todo es divertido y James... James simplemente es espectacular. Tiene todo lo que un protagonista de novela debe de tener para robarte el corazón tal y como lo hace con su protagonista.
Es lo primero que leo de la autora y hasta me extraña con lo aficionada que soy al género pero lo que está claro es que no he podido tener mejor comienzo. Aunque eso sí, me habría gustado un epílogo.
not-my-cuppa
July 20, 2018No rating since this book has been languishing on my shelf for as long as I can remember and I'm finally getting rid of it. Why? Because despite it's beautiful cover, I don't want to read it. I just started it and it reads exactly the same as Felicity's book. A woman who "needs" to marry a peer sees the hero, misinterprets his clothing, and assumes he is of a lower class. But he is a duke. And he is attracted to the heroine--so he goes along with it. And then the ruse gets so complicated that it may ruin their love. That's exactly how Love Letters from a Duke went. And since I didn't like that one all that well, I'm retiring this one. I may attempt the Lord Langley one when I'm in the mood for some crazy caper story, but overall, after really enjoying her really early book, The Rake is Mine, and a sweet novella in Four Weddings and a Sixpence, I haven't found much of her plots that fit with my tastes. I think she has a taste for screwball comedy and large casts of characters whereas I enjoy character-driven, slow burn romances that feel more like everyday life. Just a note to self to only carefully select Boyle's works in the future--paying close attention to reviews and blurbs.
September 24, 2021
I listened to the audiobook. This is a re-read... 3rd or 4th time I've read/listened to this book. It's one of my favourites I have a soft spot for the pompous arrogant hero who falls hard and has to figure it all out. Never has a poor jacket been so maligned. I do suggest reading the series in order, they are all much fun to read.
February 9, 2011
Lately I`m in the mood for Historical Romances. When I stumbled across this novel, I had to read it. It sounded cute, witty and promising.
I haven`t read the first six novels in the series, but each are mostly stand alone novels,( from what I`ve read)so I was safe.
As Characters go, I was in love with James character.
I`ve read so many fantastic male characters lately, but he really was one to remember. He`s handsome, smart, kind and has a witty personality.
He was always the more poise, stern brother, but the tables have turned once he meets Lady Elinor Standon. She takes his breath away, and honestly his common sense as well.
Lady Elinor Standon is a great character. She`s your typical naive female from the Victorian age, but with spunk and charm. I loved her. She was kind, sweet and fun. Her younger sister Tia was a favorite for me. The little one was a charmer! One for the books for sure!
As stories go, I really enjoyed ”Mad About The Duke”. Twists, love, deceit and charm. It was a historical romance I was glad to find!
I haven`t read the first six novels in the series, but each are mostly stand alone novels,( from what I`ve read)so I was safe.
As Characters go, I was in love with James character.
I`ve read so many fantastic male characters lately, but he really was one to remember. He`s handsome, smart, kind and has a witty personality.
He was always the more poise, stern brother, but the tables have turned once he meets Lady Elinor Standon. She takes his breath away, and honestly his common sense as well.
Lady Elinor Standon is a great character. She`s your typical naive female from the Victorian age, but with spunk and charm. I loved her. She was kind, sweet and fun. Her younger sister Tia was a favorite for me. The little one was a charmer! One for the books for sure!
As stories go, I really enjoyed ”Mad About The Duke”. Twists, love, deceit and charm. It was a historical romance I was glad to find!
August 15, 2022
How dare it end like THAT
October 29, 2012
Elinor, one of the notorious Stanton widows, needs to marry a duke to gain custody of her sister from her unscrupulous uncle. She enlists the help of a certain "Mr. St.Maur," whom she thinks is a solicitor, when in reality St.Maur is James Tremont, the Duke of Parkerton.
James, who sought to enlighten Elinor to his actual status, decides not to tell in order to get to know her better, and to submit his own name forward as a potential husband.
What comes next is a series of hilarious meetings, coincidences, and ultimately a happily-ever-after for Elinor and James, as James found a person whom he could love again, and Elinor her duke.
While this is a joyful book that made me laugh out loud many times while reading, I must admit to want more instance of actual love in the story. James was hit head-on with love, or more likely lust, the moment he sees Elinor, and Elinor kept on commenting on how manly Mr. St.Maur is. There is no instance of the two actually falling in love with each other beyond a a visceral level, and no growth in affection between the two either that is on an intellectual level.
Final words: This is a fun, simple read that will crack out the laughter in you, but if you want to read something that touches deep in your heart, I would suggest books by Anna Campbell, Mary Balogh, and Carla Kelly.
James, who sought to enlighten Elinor to his actual status, decides not to tell in order to get to know her better, and to submit his own name forward as a potential husband.
What comes next is a series of hilarious meetings, coincidences, and ultimately a happily-ever-after for Elinor and James, as James found a person whom he could love again, and Elinor her duke.
While this is a joyful book that made me laugh out loud many times while reading, I must admit to want more instance of actual love in the story. James was hit head-on with love, or more likely lust, the moment he sees Elinor, and Elinor kept on commenting on how manly Mr. St.Maur is. There is no instance of the two actually falling in love with each other beyond a a visceral level, and no growth in affection between the two either that is on an intellectual level.
Final words: This is a fun, simple read that will crack out the laughter in you, but if you want to read something that touches deep in your heart, I would suggest books by Anna Campbell, Mary Balogh, and Carla Kelly.
January 19, 2016
This book was just ok for me. One problem is I didn't read the previous one in the series so I started from behind. But EB didn't do much to bring me up to speed and some of the details I was not even sure pertained to the other book. We came into the story with James having been in a fight. About what? and over who? I think it was about his daughter, but am not sure. She never gave us the details over anything. It just got referred to through the entire book.
Elinor's husband, he was so terrible, but yet we get few details as to how he was terriable, it was all just inferences and dangling sentences. I just didn't have the background on the sister's enough. Everybody said that the Standon widows were bad news, but what made them bad news? They seemed ok to me. James was there the apologize when the misunderstanding started, but I never knew what exactly he was there to apologize to Lucy for. None of it made sense. It was like I walked into a middle of a play and everybody knew what was going on but me.
Elinor's husband, he was so terrible, but yet we get few details as to how he was terriable, it was all just inferences and dangling sentences. I just didn't have the background on the sister's enough. Everybody said that the Standon widows were bad news, but what made them bad news? They seemed ok to me. James was there the apologize when the misunderstanding started, but I never knew what exactly he was there to apologize to Lucy for. None of it made sense. It was like I walked into a middle of a play and everybody knew what was going on but me.
December 19, 2010
I can't fault the writing - Boyle is a great writer of fluffy, banter-laden Regency comedic romances. But this book drove me to distraction thanks to its reliance on one of my least-favorite romantic comedy tropes of all time. If a plot would cease to happen if one or more characters spoke three words to each other at the beginning of the story, then chances are you should probably find a more substantial plot to hang your story on. The central conceit was stretched past the point of breaking, to the point where I found both main characters fairly idiotic. There are many better Regencies out there, I would not recommend this one.
September 4, 2020
Quería leer "libros de señoras" por el podcast de la Cathe (La sociedad casi literaria), así que se me ocurrió releer este libro, fue una muy buena decisión, es ligero, tierno y muy divertido, perfecto para el momento actual (pandemia y cuarentena) donde me cuesta demasiado concentrarme.
June 3, 2017
I could respect the frivolity. It's a frothy cutesy book. The plot line is ridiculous - the characters nearly slapstick. A woman asks a man (not realizing he's a duke) to help her find a duke for a husband. He drags the charade on and on and on and on all while denying he has feelings for her. Totally adorable little story for 100 pages - anything after that was redundant. The book lost any argument at authenticity and became satire as the ruse dragged on. He's a duke. Like a bazillion people would recognize him. Also, she wants a duke husband but makes no effort to hang out with anyone but this guy. Silly.
May 6, 2013
Cautivada por el duque es un libro que contiene una historia tan sencilla que se convierte en agradable y entretenida, y en la cual podemos encontrar algunos que otros tópicos. Algo que me ha gustado mucho ha sido la inmensa cantidad de malos entendidos y situaciones comprometidas que sufren los personajes que han hecho que en más de una ocasión me saquen una sonrisa. Es una novela que se lee bastante rápido porque tiene algo especial que hace al lector engancharse a la historia y disfrutarla de principio a fin.
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April 4, 2013
Este es un buen ejemplo de no desechar un autor solo por un libro, lei el libro previo a este y lo odie, y francamente me olvide de el, cuando comence este no sabia que era una continuacion y me encanto.... hacia la mitad del libro me recorde de la trama anterior y quede sorprendida de como una autora puede mejorar tanto........... me recordo de un libro de Julia Quinn "Como casarse con un Marques " y es uno de mis libros favoritos.
No es perfecto y puede tener algunos agujeros en la historia pero la quimica entre los personajes lo supera.
No es perfecto y puede tener algunos agujeros en la historia pero la quimica entre los personajes lo supera.
April 9, 2016
Este libro me ha defraudado mucho despues de leer el primero de la trilogia.. es una historia corta, demasiado previsible y pobre en narrativa y en los personajes... ella es un poco sosa y el pasa de ser un arrogante a ser el hombre que todas queremos, no encaja ni la historia ni los personajes.. como no mejore en el tercer libro creo que no leere mas de esta autora...
February 24, 2021
I enjoyed this very much!
It was an intriguing story, it was hilarious at times and had an overall good flow.
I enjoyed the writing and the story itself.
Parkerton was exceedingly funny, without trying to be.
A light, fun story, with lots of side-characters, making the story come together.
Wasn't the most steamy of books - but the writing and the banter made up for it, imo.
It was an intriguing story, it was hilarious at times and had an overall good flow.
I enjoyed the writing and the story itself.
Parkerton was exceedingly funny, without trying to be.
A light, fun story, with lots of side-characters, making the story come together.
Wasn't the most steamy of books - but the writing and the banter made up for it, imo.
February 15, 2012
An enjoyable story of mistaken identity, but this does not work well as a standalone. I had read none of the preceding novels, so spent the first 70 pages or so in complete confusion.
I liked it that the hero/heroine were older than the typical HR.
I liked it that the hero/heroine were older than the typical HR.
November 1, 2010
The plot was too similar to one of my favourites from Ms. Boyle's, 'Love Letters from a Duke.' It was the same concept, so I wasn't sure why she would do another book like this.
November 18, 2020
3 stars
Two well-paired, charismatic leads, but where is the story?! Truly a skill in of itself, I wish I possess this power to fill pages about almost nothing, when I was writing my essays in high school.
I should've anticipated the bare-bone plot when an ill-fitted jacket is elevated as such an important story element, being a major conversation focus with every single character throughout the first 100+ pages of this 346 pages novel.
Elizabeth Boyle's lively, addictive writing style kept me going, and the two leads definitely possess romantic spark; the novel comes alive every time the two come together—even though the 'mistaken identity' trope implemented here is built upon such weak conceit (literally everyone knows the truth except for the naive heroine, who simply couldn't figure it out until the last 20 pages).
Mad about the Duke definitely benefits from reading the seires in order, as the first chapter seems to pick up immediately after a previous event. If you're like me, jumping in without prior knowledge, beware the book doesn't recollect character backstories. It doesn't bother me too much, but the story will definitely resonate more with prior knowledge.
Super fun in spots, but hollow overall; I wouldn't mind continuing check out Elizabeth Boyle's work (thanks to her skilled writing), but need a recommendation for a plot-driven book of hers; because reading 300+ pages only about the girl stubbornly ignoring hints, and the guy's countless monologues about falling head over heels, is pretty ridiculous.
Having said that, I'm actually a little curious about the 'origin story' of the character Jack Tremont, which is apparently told in Book 2, This Rake of Mine.
BONUS ➵ Chapter Notes
CH1
p.2 The female lead is already in love with the stranger in front of her, proclaiming 'the right man could make a lady's night heavenly.' Definitely not wasting any time here
p.4 What's up with me picking books featuring animal birth!? First a horse in Eloisa James' The Taming of the Duke, and now a greyhound is having 6 puppies—you bet I'm going to YouTube that right now—learning so much about animal life cycle through historical romance
p.12 hullabaloo (means 'commotion'), new word to me; and as a graphic designer who looks at letters all day, that's a very handsome looking sequences of alphabet.
p.18 'Even if it was a situation, deserving of italics and emphasis'—I like the breaking the fourth wall writing there
Two well-paired, charismatic leads, but where is the story?! Truly a skill in of itself, I wish I possess this power to fill pages about almost nothing, when I was writing my essays in high school.
I should've anticipated the bare-bone plot when an ill-fitted jacket is elevated as such an important story element, being a major conversation focus with every single character throughout the first 100+ pages of this 346 pages novel.
Elizabeth Boyle's lively, addictive writing style kept me going, and the two leads definitely possess romantic spark; the novel comes alive every time the two come together—even though the 'mistaken identity' trope implemented here is built upon such weak conceit (literally everyone knows the truth except for the naive heroine, who simply couldn't figure it out until the last 20 pages).
Mad about the Duke definitely benefits from reading the seires in order, as the first chapter seems to pick up immediately after a previous event. If you're like me, jumping in without prior knowledge, beware the book doesn't recollect character backstories. It doesn't bother me too much, but the story will definitely resonate more with prior knowledge.
Super fun in spots, but hollow overall; I wouldn't mind continuing check out Elizabeth Boyle's work (thanks to her skilled writing), but need a recommendation for a plot-driven book of hers; because reading 300+ pages only about the girl stubbornly ignoring hints, and the guy's countless monologues about falling head over heels, is pretty ridiculous.
Having said that, I'm actually a little curious about the 'origin story' of the character Jack Tremont, which is apparently told in Book 2, This Rake of Mine.
BONUS ➵ Chapter Notes
CH1
p.2 The female lead is already in love with the stranger in front of her, proclaiming 'the right man could make a lady's night heavenly.' Definitely not wasting any time here
p.4 What's up with me picking books featuring animal birth!? First a horse in Eloisa James' The Taming of the Duke, and now a greyhound is having 6 puppies—you bet I'm going to YouTube that right now—learning so much about animal life cycle through historical romance
p.12 hullabaloo (means 'commotion'), new word to me; and as a graphic designer who looks at letters all day, that's a very handsome looking sequences of alphabet.
p.18 'Even if it was a situation, deserving of italics and emphasis'—I like the breaking the fourth wall writing there
March 24, 2021
Me ha sorprendido y la he disfrutando mucho. Unos personajes encantadores
September 22, 2021
Precioso!!!
October 24, 2013
Gente eu amei, não me recordo se já li algo da autora. Ri demais, adoro livros que arrancam risos de mim. Minha alma ficou leve e gostei tanto que não pude abandoná-lo e li-o em 2 dias. Cheio de personagens que enriqueceram este comedia(?). Os empregados do duque achavam que ele estavam enlouquecendo porque ao se apaixonar mudou seu comportamento completamente (também porque a família do duque era conhecida pela loucura que atacava alguns deles) e para protegê-lo fizeram umas poucas e boas com o intuito de impedir sua aproximação da mocinha, uma viúva que para proteger a irmã se propôs a procurar um marido para ganhar a tutela da irmã e salvá-la das garras do padrasto delas. E escolhe - James -pensando que ele era um conselheiro e que poderia encontrar um duque adequado pra ela. Mas ao primeiro olhar eles já estão perdidos. O amor simplesmente aconteceu. Há um desfile de personagens caricatos e maravilhosos que os rodeiam. E haja risos.
February 1, 2014
A person does not read HR to get tortured but that's apparently what some writers have in their mind.
The whole book was filled with utter nonsense.
The thing that made me really lose it was the Duke and his servants. At the end how could he make that stupid love sick speech instead of giving them a good thrashing for putting him and his beloved bi*** in jeopardy. They could have flipping died (which would have been a blessing) and all he says to them is that he knows they have his best interest at heart? Really? What crap. They didn't have his best interests they didn't want him to get married so the house keeper could keep on running the house and the other servants wouldn't have to follow any orders either.
Just giving my honest (if somewhat angry) opinion is all.
The whole book was filled with utter nonsense.
The thing that made me really lose it was the Duke and his servants. At the end how could he make that stupid love sick speech instead of giving them a good thrashing for putting him and his beloved bi*** in jeopardy. They could have flipping died (which would have been a blessing) and all he says to them is that he knows they have his best interest at heart? Really? What crap. They didn't have his best interests they didn't want him to get married so the house keeper could keep on running the house and the other servants wouldn't have to follow any orders either.
Just giving my honest (if somewhat angry) opinion is all.
December 17, 2021
“El hombre adecuado puede hacer que las noches de una dama sean divinas».”
Una historia con un poco de romance de época, mucho drama, escándalo y unas cuantas mentiras piadosas.
La historia es entretenida pero si soy sincera esperaba un poco más, no se el flechazo instantáneo no me convence del todo.
Algunos personajes me desesperan por que son demasiado metiches y chismosos y algunos otros no tuvieron el peso que siento era necesario. Además hubo algunas partes que me parecieron demasiado confusas y no sabía en que momento acaba una narración para centrarse en otra lo que me desespero en cierto momento.
En cuanto al final me habría gustado más detalle y no solo el final tipo cuento de hadas, pero me gusto que tuvieran su final feliz.
Una historia con un poco de romance de época, mucho drama, escándalo y unas cuantas mentiras piadosas.
La historia es entretenida pero si soy sincera esperaba un poco más, no se el flechazo instantáneo no me convence del todo.
Algunos personajes me desesperan por que son demasiado metiches y chismosos y algunos otros no tuvieron el peso que siento era necesario. Además hubo algunas partes que me parecieron demasiado confusas y no sabía en que momento acaba una narración para centrarse en otra lo que me desespero en cierto momento.
En cuanto al final me habría gustado más detalle y no solo el final tipo cuento de hadas, pero me gusto que tuvieran su final feliz.
October 26, 2015
Cautivada por el duque, é o 7º livro da série (The Bachelor Chronicles) que me cautivou com sua escrita maravilhosa, relatando as peripécias de bela lady Elinor Standon que para evitar que seu tio ambicioso venda sua irmã a quem pagar mais, decide que precisa casar, de preferência com algum duque para que consiga a tutela de sua irmã e para isso contrata um advogado - James Lambert, um homem cativante que a atrai como nenhum outro. Mas o que ela não sabe é que por trás deste fascinante advogado, existe alguém que ela nem imagina quem seja.
Só posso falar que é m-a-r-a-v-i-l-h-o-s-a, sensível, diálogos perfeitos e com personagens bens construídos.
Só posso falar que é m-a-r-a-v-i-l-h-o-s-a, sensível, diálogos perfeitos e com personagens bens construídos.
January 27, 2016
Another Boyle book that was just okay for me. I liked the premise and the sale price tag on Amazon so I decided to try it. James was my favorite part since I adore stuffy heroes who have a soft spot for the heroine. I do wish we had gotten more about his early marriage since it was obvious that it had a huge effect on his personality. Elinor got on my nerves at various times. I understood her dilemma and her reasons for finding a rich husband, but there was something about her that left me cold. A fairly well-written story that kept me entertained for the most part.
November 12, 2012
Another series I am reading out of order. Now I must go find the rest! My favorite part about this book is that the Hero is a 40 year old widower and the heroine a 30 year old widow who needs to marry a Duke. She had a list, and through good old mistaken identity-the 40 year old Duke (who she thinks is a solicitor) is not on the list because she thinks he is too old! He is so offended and says "But that is my age" and she is so surprised. Many adventures later, guess what they realize their love and i assume live happily ever after (which we may find out in book 8)
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