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The Middleton Sisters #2
The Perks of Being a Duchess
When a Middleton causes a scandal, it's never by half measures...
This was certainly the case with Willow Middleton, who had thrown every bit of care to the mid-May breeze and... married the imperious duke her sister abandoned at the altar moments ago.
But how is a bride to win over her bossy husband?
• Disobeying his every rule probably won’t help.
• Perhaps some kissing is in order?
• Maybe even some seduction?
• Unearthing his every secret is definitely recommended.
• Falling in love... completely out of her control.
This was certainly the case with Willow Middleton, who had thrown every bit of care to the mid-May breeze and... married the imperious duke her sister abandoned at the altar moments ago.
But how is a bride to win over her bossy husband?
• Disobeying his every rule probably won’t help.
• Perhaps some kissing is in order?
• Maybe even some seduction?
• Unearthing his every secret is definitely recommended.
• Falling in love... completely out of her control.
319 pages, Paperback
First published October 16, 2018
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Tanya Wilde
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Tanya Wilde developed a passion for reading when she had nothing better to do than lurk in the library during her lunch breaks. Her love affair with pen and paper followed soon after she had devoured all of the library’s historical romance books!
In 2020, she won the Romance Writers Organization of South Africa (ROSA) Imbali Award for Excellence in Romance Writing for Not Quite a Rogue.
When she’s not meddling in the lives of her characters or drinking copious amounts of coffee, she’s off on adventures with her partner in crime.
Wilde lives in a town at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains, South Africa.
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Tanya Wilde developed a passion for reading when she had nothing better to do than lurk in the library during her lunch breaks. Her love affair with pen and paper followed soon after she had devoured all of the library’s historical romance books!
In 2020, she won the Romance Writers Organization of South Africa (ROSA) Imbali Award for Excellence in Romance Writing for Not Quite a Rogue.
When she’s not meddling in the lives of her characters or drinking copious amounts of coffee, she’s off on adventures with her partner in crime.
Wilde lives in a town at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains, South Africa.
Be sure to follow Tanya on BookBub for the latest on her sales: https://bit.ly/3AbLlwz
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December 14, 2018
Fascinating
The author weaved these two strong characters into a romantic, sometimes messy but always lovable duo. A light-hearted but fun read.
The author weaved these two strong characters into a romantic, sometimes messy but always lovable duo. A light-hearted but fun read.
June 27, 2019
I really am enjoying this Historical series, this book focuses on Willow and Ambrose who we meet in book one of the series and happens during the same timeframe of the wedding until Holly and Brahm's wedding.
We see behind the mask that Ambrose has created and the reason why it is there, we also see more of Willow's backbone and the way that she worms her way under her husbands resolve and mask to get to the real man beneath whilst still being the same strong woman.
Both characters grow, especially Ambrose and i enjoyed seeing more of Poppy and i really hope that she gets a book of her own along with Ambrose's brother Lord Jonathan.
We see behind the mask that Ambrose has created and the reason why it is there, we also see more of Willow's backbone and the way that she worms her way under her husbands resolve and mask to get to the real man beneath whilst still being the same strong woman.
Both characters grow, especially Ambrose and i enjoyed seeing more of Poppy and i really hope that she gets a book of her own along with Ambrose's brother Lord Jonathan.
June 19, 2019
I'm on a binge of buying and reading Tanya Wilde. A romantic story. Another very enjoyable story!
5☆
5☆
July 8, 2021
İlk kitabı güzel bulmuştum ama ikinci kitabın olay örgüsünün daha iyi ve karakterlerinin bir derece daha derin olması sebebiyle ilk kitaptan 1 yıldız sildim.
Kitabın güldürmesini beklemiyordum, bu açıdan boşluğumu iyi yakaladı. Müze sahnesi başta olmak üzere Willow'un kendi bildiğini okuduğu ve düke sabır çektirdiği sahneler ve Ambrose'un aşkını itiraf ettiği sahnede dolu dolu güldüm.
Ambrose'un katı kurallara bağlı olmasını anlasam da bunları bırakmaya karar verme sebebi tam oturtulmamıştı bence. Daha doğrusu onurunu bu kadar önde tutan birinin sonradan "başka planlarım vardı" demesini çözemedim. Bir de kitap 25 bölümden oluşsa da 3 tanesi birebir ilk kitaptan alınmıştı. Bazı olaylar da şimdiki baş karakterlerin gözünden aktarılıyordu. Bu açıdan hikayeden biraz sıkılmış olabilirim.
Kitabın güldürmesini beklemiyordum, bu açıdan boşluğumu iyi yakaladı. Müze sahnesi başta olmak üzere Willow'un kendi bildiğini okuduğu ve düke sabır çektirdiği sahneler ve Ambrose'un aşkını itiraf ettiği sahnede dolu dolu güldüm.
Ambrose'un katı kurallara bağlı olmasını anlasam da bunları bırakmaya karar verme sebebi tam oturtulmamıştı bence. Daha doğrusu onurunu bu kadar önde tutan birinin sonradan "başka planlarım vardı" demesini çözemedim. Bir de kitap 25 bölümden oluşsa da 3 tanesi birebir ilk kitaptan alınmıştı. Bazı olaylar da şimdiki baş karakterlerin gözünden aktarılıyordu. Bu açıdan hikayeden biraz sıkılmış olabilirim.
December 9, 2018
I really am enjoying this series & love the Middleton sisters.......the 2nd book in the series is based around Willow & what a strong willed, pretty, mettlesome young lady was. Her unplanned marriage to Ambrose Brandon Jonathan Griffin, 8th Duke of Ives was to cover for her sister Holly who was supposed to marry him. He is a brooding, serious, list making, handsome Duke and Willow hopes he will go through with the marriage. The journey to their HEA has many twists, turns, humor, romance and finally love. I enjoyed the main characters and felt the really fit together well and the secondary characters were great! I highly recommend this book and the series!
January 12, 2021
Much Ado About Rules!
Four stars because I loved Ambrose and Willow. She had enough backbone for a man that stubborn. When he let go of his control boy he let go! Story was well told and fun to read. My only problem was a few times words or phrases were used that didn’t seem to fit in the timeline of the regency era. Liked it better than the first in the series. I hope the third is also a good read.
Four stars because I loved Ambrose and Willow. She had enough backbone for a man that stubborn. When he let go of his control boy he let go! Story was well told and fun to read. My only problem was a few times words or phrases were used that didn’t seem to fit in the timeline of the regency era. Liked it better than the first in the series. I hope the third is also a good read.
April 11, 2025
tanya wilde is a new fave yeah! she writes snarky, dry humour so well, my preferred kind of humour. ambrose was never 'icy, broody, stoic', that facade lasted for a whole of two seconds, thank goodess. he was funny when his world got turned upside down. the side characters aka their siblings were entertaining too. they felt real and natural. i thought poppy would end up with jonathan but upon research, she doesn't. i might read her book next because she was sharp and sarcastic as hell
January 30, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Ms Wilde and look forward to possibly reading a story about the third sister, Poppy, in this fun group of Middleton family characters. I'd love to see a story devoted to Willie's brother in law, Lord Jonathan. He seemed like a another interesting guy! I also look forward to reading more of this authors work.
November 25, 2018
I do like the Middletons!
Mischievous sisters and up swapping places during a wedding.
One becomes a success the other goes on the run.
Who would figure that the success would love her duke? Who would figure her duke would love her back?
Mischievous sisters and up swapping places during a wedding.
One becomes a success the other goes on the run.
Who would figure that the success would love her duke? Who would figure her duke would love her back?
November 22, 2020
Too fun!
Tanya Wilde is a fun read. I love going from book to book, continuing with old friends as picking up new ones. I am hopeful that the next story will be about the middle sister or the Dukes brother. Can’t wait to read what happens next.
Tanya Wilde is a fun read. I love going from book to book, continuing with old friends as picking up new ones. I am hopeful that the next story will be about the middle sister or the Dukes brother. Can’t wait to read what happens next.
March 10, 2021
Sweet ,Hilarious and hot! I loved Ambrose and Willow's antics so much!!!! Aww, I can't wait for them to have little angels running around. Amazing epilogue and hats off to Ambrose's drool worthy cunning and person ;)
November 1, 2018
Mediocre
Plot is good. Had potential. But, language is not as per the time period quite often, and that ruined the book for me😐
Plot is good. Had potential. But, language is not as per the time period quite often, and that ruined the book for me😐
November 2, 2018
Oh so good
I have to admit this book works. With the author intertwining both book one and this one. Wonderful characters and wonderful writing .
I have to admit this book works. With the author intertwining both book one and this one. Wonderful characters and wonderful writing .
November 4, 2018
Romance
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
December 29, 2018
Loved it
I love 💘the Middleton sisters. The first two were an awesome read. Can't wait for Poppy's story. Hint next year is to long lol. Get your copy today 😁
I love 💘the Middleton sisters. The first two were an awesome read. Can't wait for Poppy's story. Hint next year is to long lol. Get your copy today 😁
January 2, 2019
Sweet predictable romance that’s an easy & quick enough read to not lose interest.
January 20, 2019
this was basically a comedy romance
May 26, 2019
It is a great book to read
August 3, 2020
Fun, witty, and very well written. This is an amazing series full of strong, take no prisoners women and swoon worthy men for them to tame.
September 18, 2024
Well, that was awkward !
Reading it was a waste of time
Reading it was a waste of time
July 24, 2020
Fun and romantic
I liked both the stories in this series. Enjoyed the way her characters interact and witty dialogue. Can not wait to see a story about Poppy too. The middletons are loads of fun. Give this series a try. Also check out the misadventures series too! Highly reccommended.
I liked both the stories in this series. Enjoyed the way her characters interact and witty dialogue. Can not wait to see a story about Poppy too. The middletons are loads of fun. Give this series a try. Also check out the misadventures series too! Highly reccommended.
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