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The Duke of Strathmore #3
La figlia del duca: Un romanzo storico (Il Duca di Strathmore Vol. 3)
When handsome army officer Avery Fox unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he instantly becomes one of the season's most eligible bachelors. More accustomed to the battlefield, he has no patience with the naive debutantes who fill the ballrooms of London.
Honest and impetuous Lady Lucy Radley is a breath of fresh air, guiding him through the season and helping him to avoid any traps. So when Avery is left with little option but to marry Lucy, he can't help but feel he's been manipulated. Nor can he shake the feeling that a duke's daughter should be out of his reach.
From the wildly beautiful Scottish Highlands to the elegant soirees of Paris, Avery and Lucy go on a journey that is full of surprises for them both. But will their feelings for each other be strong enough to overcome the circumstances of their marriage and survive the ghosts of Avery's past?
Honest and impetuous Lady Lucy Radley is a breath of fresh air, guiding him through the season and helping him to avoid any traps. So when Avery is left with little option but to marry Lucy, he can't help but feel he's been manipulated. Nor can he shake the feeling that a duke's daughter should be out of his reach.
From the wildly beautiful Scottish Highlands to the elegant soirees of Paris, Avery and Lucy go on a journey that is full of surprises for them both. But will their feelings for each other be strong enough to overcome the circumstances of their marriage and survive the ghosts of Avery's past?
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 11, 2015
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Sasha Cottman
49 books247 followersBorn in England, but raised in Australia, Sasha has a love for both countries. Having her heart in two places has created a love for travel, which at last count was to over 55 countries. A travel guide is always on her pile of new books to read.
Sasha lives with her husband, her university student daughter and a cat who demands a starring role in the next book. She has found new hiding spots for her secret chocolate stash.
Sasha lives with her husband, her university student daughter and a cat who demands a starring role in the next book. She has found new hiding spots for her secret chocolate stash.
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August 8, 2019
Series: The Duke of Strathmore #3
Publication Date: 9/8/17
Number of Pages: 302
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW – Narrator – Janine Haynes
** 2.5 Stars rounded up **
The narrator did a good job – her voice was well suited to the book and I enjoyed listening to her. We met Lady Lucy Radley in the first and second books of the series and I really liked her, so I was looking forward to reading her story. I was so very disappointed as this book presented a Lucy I didn’t recognize in the least – nor did I recognize the rest of her family – especially her father. Everything seemed so very contrived. This book is one of the author’s first, so I’m sure her later books are better.
Avery Fox came from an abusive family and ran away at thirteen to join the military. They definitely were not of the upper classes – his father and brother were thugs and smugglers. Avery almost died at Waterloo and returned home to find that his brother had been declared the heir to the Earl of Langham (An Unsuitable Match). Avery is NOT his brother who is now missing and who caused irreparable harm to the Langham and Strathmore families. Once his brother’s body is found, Avery is declared Langham’s heir. Avery doesn’t know what his brother did to these people, but they don’t trust him in the least. In my view, Avery suffers from a version of PTSD or survivors remorse.
Lady Lucy Radley has seen her two older brothers marry in rapid succession – both for love – and that is what she wants for herself. However, none of the eligible bachelors of the ton stir her pulse in the slightest. Until she meets Avery Fox at her brother’s wedding ball. She decides she wants to help him learn the ways of society and take him under her wing. Then, things go awry when they are caught in a compromising position and their families insist on a wedding. Avery refuses – and the squabbles begin.
This could easily have been a 5-star read – the premise of the story is great and I was really looking forward to it. However, it dragged on and on and on until I couldn’t stand either character and didn’t care whether they got their HEA or not. They’d come together and I’d think – okay here we go – and then – one of them would say the tiniest thing or do the tiniest thing and the other was off. That went on forever – I was so tired of it. The book could have been condensed to half its size and been a much better read. Or, they could have had their grand epiphany much earlier in the book and then, when they go to Paris they could spend more time together tracking down the watch owner and his family. Something. There was just way, way, way too much angst in this book.
The author continues to use non-Regency terms, etc. I had thought she’d get better as she wrote more books – but – for instance – nobody – absolutely nobody – drinks tea. Then, there is the ‘ruination’ of Lucy. There were no witnesses to their kiss other than her doting, loving father and the Earl of Langham who has a vested interest in what is best for Avery. These two didn’t ask the first question – which would be totally out of character for her father who dotes on her – especially when she begged him not to force a marriage. That part of the plot just fell flat. Another incongruity - Avery had earned the rank of lieutenant yet the author constantly says he was not an officer. Lieutenant is an officer - that is the rank that is usually purchased for those second-sons of aristocrats, but Avery actually earned it.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Publication Date: 9/8/17
Number of Pages: 302
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW – Narrator – Janine Haynes
** 2.5 Stars rounded up **
The narrator did a good job – her voice was well suited to the book and I enjoyed listening to her. We met Lady Lucy Radley in the first and second books of the series and I really liked her, so I was looking forward to reading her story. I was so very disappointed as this book presented a Lucy I didn’t recognize in the least – nor did I recognize the rest of her family – especially her father. Everything seemed so very contrived. This book is one of the author’s first, so I’m sure her later books are better.
Avery Fox came from an abusive family and ran away at thirteen to join the military. They definitely were not of the upper classes – his father and brother were thugs and smugglers. Avery almost died at Waterloo and returned home to find that his brother had been declared the heir to the Earl of Langham (An Unsuitable Match). Avery is NOT his brother who is now missing and who caused irreparable harm to the Langham and Strathmore families. Once his brother’s body is found, Avery is declared Langham’s heir. Avery doesn’t know what his brother did to these people, but they don’t trust him in the least. In my view, Avery suffers from a version of PTSD or survivors remorse.
Lady Lucy Radley has seen her two older brothers marry in rapid succession – both for love – and that is what she wants for herself. However, none of the eligible bachelors of the ton stir her pulse in the slightest. Until she meets Avery Fox at her brother’s wedding ball. She decides she wants to help him learn the ways of society and take him under her wing. Then, things go awry when they are caught in a compromising position and their families insist on a wedding. Avery refuses – and the squabbles begin.
This could easily have been a 5-star read – the premise of the story is great and I was really looking forward to it. However, it dragged on and on and on until I couldn’t stand either character and didn’t care whether they got their HEA or not. They’d come together and I’d think – okay here we go – and then – one of them would say the tiniest thing or do the tiniest thing and the other was off. That went on forever – I was so tired of it. The book could have been condensed to half its size and been a much better read. Or, they could have had their grand epiphany much earlier in the book and then, when they go to Paris they could spend more time together tracking down the watch owner and his family. Something. There was just way, way, way too much angst in this book.
The author continues to use non-Regency terms, etc. I had thought she’d get better as she wrote more books – but – for instance – nobody – absolutely nobody – drinks tea. Then, there is the ‘ruination’ of Lucy. There were no witnesses to their kiss other than her doting, loving father and the Earl of Langham who has a vested interest in what is best for Avery. These two didn’t ask the first question – which would be totally out of character for her father who dotes on her – especially when she begged him not to force a marriage. That part of the plot just fell flat. Another incongruity - Avery had earned the rank of lieutenant yet the author constantly says he was not an officer. Lieutenant is an officer - that is the rank that is usually purchased for those second-sons of aristocrats, but Avery actually earned it.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 3, 2016
I received an eARC, from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
This is book three in the "The Duke of Strathmore" series. Avery Fox has been hurt physically from a injury the got in war. Then his brother is killed and he is given his brothers title. Avery has been a soldier and not so much a person raised for a title. Lady Lucy Radley is looking for love in her marriage but she does want to help Avery get more familiar with the town and his title.
But they accidentally fall in to a rose bush and get caught. They are then forced to marry but Avery thinks that this was Lucy plan all along. Bu Lucy tries to help correct the problem. But they slowly start to trust each other.
This is book three in the "The Duke of Strathmore" series. Avery Fox has been hurt physically from a injury the got in war. Then his brother is killed and he is given his brothers title. Avery has been a soldier and not so much a person raised for a title. Lady Lucy Radley is looking for love in her marriage but she does want to help Avery get more familiar with the town and his title.
But they accidentally fall in to a rose bush and get caught. They are then forced to marry but Avery thinks that this was Lucy plan all along. Bu Lucy tries to help correct the problem. But they slowly start to trust each other.
March 6, 2019
The Duke's Daughter is Lucy's story she is a character I wanted to read about from book one. But this story is riddled with dumb conflicts. Every page is Angst. It weights down any romance between Lucy and Avery. It boarders on ridiculous.
As individual I really like Lucy and Avery but the contestant conflicts kept me from liking them as a couple. Oh an the sex sceen. Sasha Cottman needs to read some authors who know how to write virginal sex scenes or just a good sex scene. Because she doesn't do sex scenes well. All her virginal brides have no pain, no blood nothing there first time. It is easier the first time for some virgins more then others. But there is a middle of the road. Young ladies reading her stories could be mislead.
The other problem is her Regency Era English characters only drink coffee!! Really!! The English still prefer there tea over coffee. It was very hard to get coffee in 1817 Get Real Sash Cottman.
Well I am done with The Duke of Strathmore series. First 3 books were enough for me. Cant read the next 4 to much angst.
As individual I really like Lucy and Avery but the contestant conflicts kept me from liking them as a couple. Oh an the sex sceen. Sasha Cottman needs to read some authors who know how to write virginal sex scenes or just a good sex scene. Because she doesn't do sex scenes well. All her virginal brides have no pain, no blood nothing there first time. It is easier the first time for some virgins more then others. But there is a middle of the road. Young ladies reading her stories could be mislead.
The other problem is her Regency Era English characters only drink coffee!! Really!! The English still prefer there tea over coffee. It was very hard to get coffee in 1817 Get Real Sash Cottman.
Well I am done with The Duke of Strathmore series. First 3 books were enough for me. Cant read the next 4 to much angst.
May 12, 2020
I had read all of the books in this series but somehow missed this one, so I listened to it on audio and thoroughly enjoyed it, the narrator Janine Haynes did a fabulous job with all of the characters in the story and brought them to life and made me love them.
Avery Fox all of a sudden finds himself the heir to an Earl and comes into money like he has not had before, Avery led a terrible life growing up and has always fended for himself, he is more suited to the battlefields but now finds himself in the ballrooms of London society and at a loss as what he should do, that is until the beautiful Lady Lucy Radley steps in to help and Avery is not at all sure how he feels.
Lady Lucy Radley is finding herself alone with her friends and family finding love but she is strong and always does what she feels is right and the instant she sets eyes on Avery Fox she feels a pull to him and while doing her best to help him they end up in a situation that will mean marriage, and she is determined to make it work as she loses her heart to the man who is filled with honour.
Avery and Lucy do a lot of travelling in this story it is a journey to love and happiness across Scotland, England and France, I loved this one Avery was so vulnerable and Lucy strong and beautiful on the inside and out. The HEA is just the best so sensual and moving, I highly recommend this one and the series and I loved listening to this one as an audio book.
Avery Fox all of a sudden finds himself the heir to an Earl and comes into money like he has not had before, Avery led a terrible life growing up and has always fended for himself, he is more suited to the battlefields but now finds himself in the ballrooms of London society and at a loss as what he should do, that is until the beautiful Lady Lucy Radley steps in to help and Avery is not at all sure how he feels.
Lady Lucy Radley is finding herself alone with her friends and family finding love but she is strong and always does what she feels is right and the instant she sets eyes on Avery Fox she feels a pull to him and while doing her best to help him they end up in a situation that will mean marriage, and she is determined to make it work as she loses her heart to the man who is filled with honour.
Avery and Lucy do a lot of travelling in this story it is a journey to love and happiness across Scotland, England and France, I loved this one Avery was so vulnerable and Lucy strong and beautiful on the inside and out. The HEA is just the best so sensual and moving, I highly recommend this one and the series and I loved listening to this one as an audio book.
May 2, 2016
I believe this author has written three books up to yet, but wow, they are gold! I'm so pleased I found Sasha Cottman. I love her style of writing - its fresh and original. The characters are wonderful in this novel and I love the storyline, always interesting.
Because this series is FAB, I would recommend reading from book 1. Start reading this series now!
I'm so hoping that William will be the next book, and that someone will find William to love.
Because this series is FAB, I would recommend reading from book 1. Start reading this series now!
I'm so hoping that William will be the next book, and that someone will find William to love.
July 25, 2024
This is only my 7th book my Sasha Cottman. I just started reading her the beginning of this year. I am really enjoying this series. I noticed her books start a bit slow at the beginning but really pick up in the middle and then has such great finishes. I hate she isn't KU though :(
I enjoyed reading Avery and Lucy's story. It was very heavy but good. Well written and great depth is storyline as well as the characters. I read many stories where the main character was a soldier during Waterloo and they are so interesting, sad and heavy. Always written in such an honest and heartbreaking way. Good read. I hate that she is not KU especially since this series is 12 total books. I will make a note to purchase 1 or 2 at a time during double kindle point days.
I enjoyed reading Avery and Lucy's story. It was very heavy but good. Well written and great depth is storyline as well as the characters. I read many stories where the main character was a soldier during Waterloo and they are so interesting, sad and heavy. Always written in such an honest and heartbreaking way. Good read. I hate that she is not KU especially since this series is 12 total books. I will make a note to purchase 1 or 2 at a time during double kindle point days.
August 12, 2015
*** I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.***
This is story of Lucy and Avery both wanting to be loved, but unsure how to go about it.
Lucy was raised with privilege and money, a daughter of Duke. She never worried if she was loved by her family. She knew. Raised by a loving father and mother, brothers and sister that loved her. She knew what she wanted in a loving relationship. She never wanted to just settle, she wanted someone that she knew she loved. She wanted what her two older brothers had, a relationship centered on love.
Avery, poor, poor Avery never had love, raised by a father and brother who both were thieves. Didn’t understand love. Never had a family who cared about him. Now that he is the heir to an Earl, life has become very different and difficult for him. But the secrets of his life, have shaped him to be a person who doesn’t really trust.
Lucy and Avery are from different worlds, but their attraction, which turns to love is wonderful. Lucy and Avery learn to trust each other with a lot patience and understanding. I like how the author developed their relationship, with ups and downs, kind of like real life. This is book that I couldn’t put down once I started reading. I look forward to reading more books from Sasha Cottman.
This is story of Lucy and Avery both wanting to be loved, but unsure how to go about it.
Lucy was raised with privilege and money, a daughter of Duke. She never worried if she was loved by her family. She knew. Raised by a loving father and mother, brothers and sister that loved her. She knew what she wanted in a loving relationship. She never wanted to just settle, she wanted someone that she knew she loved. She wanted what her two older brothers had, a relationship centered on love.
Avery, poor, poor Avery never had love, raised by a father and brother who both were thieves. Didn’t understand love. Never had a family who cared about him. Now that he is the heir to an Earl, life has become very different and difficult for him. But the secrets of his life, have shaped him to be a person who doesn’t really trust.
Lucy and Avery are from different worlds, but their attraction, which turns to love is wonderful. Lucy and Avery learn to trust each other with a lot patience and understanding. I like how the author developed their relationship, with ups and downs, kind of like real life. This is book that I couldn’t put down once I started reading. I look forward to reading more books from Sasha Cottman.
August 5, 2015
This book was a great Happy Ever After Regency Romance. I liked that the story took place in three different locations- London, Paris, and Scotland- but still no matter where the characters were location-wise we were still connected to them. The story is well written and read great. I felt like I was on the journey with them from start to finish. Awesome book!
August 6, 2015
So much love for this. So much. Proper review to come.
September 7, 2019
Narrated by Janine Haynes
The third installment of the series. Army officer Avery Fox and Lady Lucy Radley.
The third installment of the series. Army officer Avery Fox and Lady Lucy Radley.
October 2, 2015
I received a copy of this book to review from Netgalley.
I wanted to try one of Sasha Cottman's books as I had not read any before. The fact that this story is one of a series about a family will not spoil the reader's enjoyment, as the other characters are fully explained. (The Duke of Strathmore series). The cover is also attractive and appropriate.
Lady Lucy Radley, the heroine, has seen her brothers and friends fall in love and marry. When she meets the new heir of Lord Langham, a family connection via her sister in law, she feels very attracted to him. But Avery Fox is the younger brother of Thaxter Fox, a great enemy to her family, and one with a chequered military past - or at least, so he feels. Lucy and Avery are also different in that their families are too. Lucy has a warm, close, loving family - while Avery had a terrible father and brother - leaving 'home' early to join the army as a boy.
While Avery appears to be a much better man than his brother, Lucy's family and friends remain suspicious, making her attraction to him even more problematic. Avery, despite being interested at least in being friends with the lively and curious Lucy does not feel that he should develop any intimacies with her due to his past. It is Lucy's rash actions in meeting with him in a garden outside of a ball that will send them headlong into tough consequences - and this part I enjoyed the most.
Avery is eventually forced to marry Lucy - but Lucy feels that this is not the way she wanted to be with him, and their marriage seems doomed. Surely it would be easier to separate? The enforced intimacies of a wintery Scotland with Lucy's family shows that they do have something to build on, and maybe it is even a good future for both of them. There's just the small problem of Avery's feelings about his military service.
To be honest, this part of the story felt a little superfluous, as it was easy to see that he was an honourable man. It was nice to be introduced to Will Saunders - as a new reader who had not met him before - and I'd be glad to read about him again. It was also good to see several different locations used. My other issue was that at times it did not feel like we were in the right historical setting, but a little later - like Victorian times and it lost some of its authenticity.
All in all, it was probably a three and a half star read, which I did enjoy. I'm glad I tried this author, and I would be interested to read more of her books.
I wanted to try one of Sasha Cottman's books as I had not read any before. The fact that this story is one of a series about a family will not spoil the reader's enjoyment, as the other characters are fully explained. (The Duke of Strathmore series). The cover is also attractive and appropriate.
Lady Lucy Radley, the heroine, has seen her brothers and friends fall in love and marry. When she meets the new heir of Lord Langham, a family connection via her sister in law, she feels very attracted to him. But Avery Fox is the younger brother of Thaxter Fox, a great enemy to her family, and one with a chequered military past - or at least, so he feels. Lucy and Avery are also different in that their families are too. Lucy has a warm, close, loving family - while Avery had a terrible father and brother - leaving 'home' early to join the army as a boy.
While Avery appears to be a much better man than his brother, Lucy's family and friends remain suspicious, making her attraction to him even more problematic. Avery, despite being interested at least in being friends with the lively and curious Lucy does not feel that he should develop any intimacies with her due to his past. It is Lucy's rash actions in meeting with him in a garden outside of a ball that will send them headlong into tough consequences - and this part I enjoyed the most.
Avery is eventually forced to marry Lucy - but Lucy feels that this is not the way she wanted to be with him, and their marriage seems doomed. Surely it would be easier to separate? The enforced intimacies of a wintery Scotland with Lucy's family shows that they do have something to build on, and maybe it is even a good future for both of them. There's just the small problem of Avery's feelings about his military service.
To be honest, this part of the story felt a little superfluous, as it was easy to see that he was an honourable man. It was nice to be introduced to Will Saunders - as a new reader who had not met him before - and I'd be glad to read about him again. It was also good to see several different locations used. My other issue was that at times it did not feel like we were in the right historical setting, but a little later - like Victorian times and it lost some of its authenticity.
All in all, it was probably a three and a half star read, which I did enjoy. I'm glad I tried this author, and I would be interested to read more of her books.
September 6, 2015
Avery Fox has spent the last 15 years of his life in the Army only to come home on deaths door. When he finally recovers from his war wounds he is not only haunted by the man he killed on the battlefield but by the death of his evil brother. Upon finding out his brother had been murdered he learns he is now the heir to the current Earl of Langham.
Lucy is the oldest daughter of the Duke of Strathmore. She is looking for a man who will share a love with her like her parents and brother have. When she meets Avery she decides that she is going to help him become a part of the ton and be comfortable in it. As she assists him with learning every thing befitting his station she starts to fall for him. She takes a chance and kisses him which leads to her falling in a thorn bush and being caught er by her father and the Earl of Langham.
Avery and Lucy are forced to wed or be ruined. Lucy believes Avery hates her and offers him a way out. Avery feels that Lucy set out to trap him so she could have what she wanted. The must overcome the difficulties that caused their marriage, the guilt Avery feels for killing a man with his own hands and they must learn to trust in each other. Will Avery be able to regain his honor and forgive himself before it's too late for him and Lucy? How long will Lucy hang on and put up with a Avery's self pity and loathing? Will she be able to reach him to his heart or is he a lost cause?
This story takes you on a journey from London, to Scotland then to Paris. You will meet multiple members of Lucy's family that are featured in previous books of their own.
I really enjoyed Lucy and Avery's story though at times I wanted to violent shake Avery and tell him to open his eyes to what was jn front of him. He really mad me angry at times with his depressive behavior and his poor me attitude. I completely understood why he felt the way he did but he went a little overboard at times. He truly is a great guy though and he deserves every happiness. Lucy was brilliant most of the time. She was strong and stubborn though at there was a time she needed to speak her heart but was to scared to.
All in all this is a wonderful historical romance that was extremely well written and I truly enjoyed it. I loved the history in it as well. I would definitely recommend this book to all.
Lucy is the oldest daughter of the Duke of Strathmore. She is looking for a man who will share a love with her like her parents and brother have. When she meets Avery she decides that she is going to help him become a part of the ton and be comfortable in it. As she assists him with learning every thing befitting his station she starts to fall for him. She takes a chance and kisses him which leads to her falling in a thorn bush and being caught er by her father and the Earl of Langham.
Avery and Lucy are forced to wed or be ruined. Lucy believes Avery hates her and offers him a way out. Avery feels that Lucy set out to trap him so she could have what she wanted. The must overcome the difficulties that caused their marriage, the guilt Avery feels for killing a man with his own hands and they must learn to trust in each other. Will Avery be able to regain his honor and forgive himself before it's too late for him and Lucy? How long will Lucy hang on and put up with a Avery's self pity and loathing? Will she be able to reach him to his heart or is he a lost cause?
This story takes you on a journey from London, to Scotland then to Paris. You will meet multiple members of Lucy's family that are featured in previous books of their own.
I really enjoyed Lucy and Avery's story though at times I wanted to violent shake Avery and tell him to open his eyes to what was jn front of him. He really mad me angry at times with his depressive behavior and his poor me attitude. I completely understood why he felt the way he did but he went a little overboard at times. He truly is a great guy though and he deserves every happiness. Lucy was brilliant most of the time. She was strong and stubborn though at there was a time she needed to speak her heart but was to scared to.
All in all this is a wonderful historical romance that was extremely well written and I truly enjoyed it. I loved the history in it as well. I would definitely recommend this book to all.
August 19, 2015
This romance is great for some aspects but a bit uncertain for others.
Lets start by saying that I do like Sasha Cottman a lot, Letter from a rake is still in my heart. She has quite the charming style and she creates interesting characters. However here the situation sometimes is a bit too protracted, for some aspects I appreciate that she spends many words in portraying the hero, but in some instances it was a bit too much, almost distracting. On the other side, in romances, I'm not a big fan, in general, of rushed and "unavoidable" marriages, which for me here was a bit of a turn off, but really this has nothing to do with the author or the quality of the romance, it's just my personal tastes.
What I did love is the attraction and the chemistry between the protagonists, Lucy and Avery, it was sooo compelling; although at the very beginning their synergy wasn't that persuasive, with the plot developments their interactions gained a catching quid. I liked them together but I believe their relationship and their growing feelings towards each other could have been more deeply depicted.
That said I liked this romance, it's sweet, with the right amount of drama and with the PERFECT steaminess, Sasha Cottman did a great job in this regard.
I'm looking forward to read the next novel in the series.
**I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book in exchange for an honest review**
November 6, 2015
Author Sasha Cottman has been on my radar since I read and loved her debut romance two years ago. I had not had the chance to read her follow up book but I was delighted to know that a third story in the Strathmore series was out this year. I grabbed The Duke’s Daugher with the expectation of enjoying it just as much as I did the first book. In the end, however, the story and romance in it are too uneven for me to rate it higher than an average read.
Please read the full review at Romantic Historical Reviews
Please read the full review at Romantic Historical Reviews
September 20, 2015
I have been following this series with a great deal of enjoyment and Lucy Radley's story doesn't disappoint. I think she's my favourite heroine in the series so far and that's saying something because Sasha Cottman creates marvellous female leads. The Duke's Daughter takes us from London to Scotland then on to post Revolutionary Paris. Throughout it all there's rich period detail that delights. But at the heart of every Duke of Strathmore book is a hero or heroine that has a very unique and intriguing flaw or problem in their background. A fabulous read.
October 4, 2015
This was a very sweet story. I really liked Lucy from the beginning and I grew to like Avery as well. Avery was a little hard to warm up to, his brother was a scoundrel, but he seemed almost unengaged with everything around him. Lucy was quite kind and helpful to him and was falling in love with him and he kind of dismissed her.
This book ended up being sweet and had a good love story between Lucy and Avery after they cleared up a number of misunderstandings, too many in my opinion, but it was a good read.
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
This book ended up being sweet and had a good love story between Lucy and Avery after they cleared up a number of misunderstandings, too many in my opinion, but it was a good read.
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
October 2, 2018
Just ok
I enjoyed the first two books in this series, this one not so much. It was too long. Maybe it's because I didn't like Avery very much. He was not nice to Lucy thru much of this book. He has issues with his past, but as much as Lucy tried to help him, he was very mean to her. The change of attitude at the end was too sudden and not explained enough. Lucy was way too good for him..
I enjoyed the first two books in this series, this one not so much. It was too long. Maybe it's because I didn't like Avery very much. He was not nice to Lucy thru much of this book. He has issues with his past, but as much as Lucy tried to help him, he was very mean to her. The change of attitude at the end was too sudden and not explained enough. Lucy was way too good for him..
September 20, 2015
I liked this book a lot. I felt so bad for her that the two main characters. They were in love with each other but because of stubbornness they could not be together. They really had a lot to work out in this book, and it may have all worked out in the end. I do like happy endings. Enjoy the book, enjoy the author. I am off to find another book by Sasha Cottman that I can enjoy.
August 11, 2015
I was so happy to see this book on my Kindle yesterday. It couldn't have come at a better time. As always, Sasha Cottman's penned a number that's left me with that big warm-fuzzy smile on my dial. Three words to sum this one up. 'I love Lucy!'
October 19, 2022
Plot line is a bit messy and the back and forth of the 2 MC was annoying in the middle of the book.
But they got there in the end.
But they got there in the end.
November 27, 2017
This is a new author for me and the first book I read. She has a great flow to the book, it has romance, adventure and mystery to the book.
this is the story of Lucy and Avery. When Avery inherits a fortune due to the death of his brother he becomes the most eligible bachelor. Avery was an Army officer. He ran away from an unloving family and join the Army he served 15 years but was injured in battle and discharged. Accustomed to the battlefield he has no patience with the young ladies wanting to trap him into marriage.
Lady Lucy makes a pack to herself to be his friend and help him guide him through the season. But spending time with him she finds she has fallen in love with him and finds she is jealous of the young lady's trying to capture him.
At a dinner party at her parents house she sees him in the garden and wonders out there to entice him and she kisses him he deepens the kiss than pushes her away when he feels she tried to entrap him and pushes her trying to free her from the Rose bushes he had to unbutton her dress but in doing so they are seen. Avery in left with little choice and he can not help but feeling trapped, and but little option but to marry Lucy.
Lucy feeling that he hates her and cannot bear losing her heart even more to him comes up with a plan. She tells him her plan to set him free which takes them on a journey that is full of surprises for them both. Will their feeling be strong enough to survive Avery's past or overcome the circumstances of their marriage or is all lost. This is where the adventure begins.
this is the story of Lucy and Avery. When Avery inherits a fortune due to the death of his brother he becomes the most eligible bachelor. Avery was an Army officer. He ran away from an unloving family and join the Army he served 15 years but was injured in battle and discharged. Accustomed to the battlefield he has no patience with the young ladies wanting to trap him into marriage.
Lady Lucy makes a pack to herself to be his friend and help him guide him through the season. But spending time with him she finds she has fallen in love with him and finds she is jealous of the young lady's trying to capture him.
At a dinner party at her parents house she sees him in the garden and wonders out there to entice him and she kisses him he deepens the kiss than pushes her away when he feels she tried to entrap him and pushes her trying to free her from the Rose bushes he had to unbutton her dress but in doing so they are seen. Avery in left with little choice and he can not help but feeling trapped, and but little option but to marry Lucy.
Lucy feeling that he hates her and cannot bear losing her heart even more to him comes up with a plan. She tells him her plan to set him free which takes them on a journey that is full of surprises for them both. Will their feeling be strong enough to survive Avery's past or overcome the circumstances of their marriage or is all lost. This is where the adventure begins.
August 8, 2019
This was a very good story of Lucy, the Duke's daughter and Avery Fox, soldier and brother to Thatcher Fox. When Thatcher goes missing, Avery is summoned to become the Earl of Langham's heir. .He is very different from his brother. Lucy meets him and decides to help him adjust to the ways of society. When she puts herself in a compromising situation with him, they are forced to wed. She offers him a chance to get a divorce on their way to the Strathmore Castle. When that cannot be done, they spend time alone on the mountain behind the castle. On a trip to Paris, Lucy and Avery have to decide if their marriage is worth working for. Can they make that happen?
November 22, 2020
Good
I was going to give this three, but it does deserve four stars.
Why? I’m an historian who f this period and there were a couple of points that were just wrong/incorrect, and therefore misleading.
That said, I read every word, finished the book, and enjoyed this couple’s journey. Avery was, in equal measure, attractive and likeable, annoying and pathetic. I think his character would have been better served with more detail of his traumatic childhood, which would give the reader a more solid foundation on which to understand his post-war problems.
Certainly enjoyable and worth reading.
I was going to give this three, but it does deserve four stars.
Why? I’m an historian who f this period and there were a couple of points that were just wrong/incorrect, and therefore misleading.
That said, I read every word, finished the book, and enjoyed this couple’s journey. Avery was, in equal measure, attractive and likeable, annoying and pathetic. I think his character would have been better served with more detail of his traumatic childhood, which would give the reader a more solid foundation on which to understand his post-war problems.
Certainly enjoyable and worth reading.
June 7, 2024
In the beginning I really liked Avery as MMC, but then it all became so angsty and brooding and just, hard to enjoy. I feel so torn because on the one hand I think Avery is well written as a war-torn soldier and is believable in this thinking and actions, but it just makes for a bad romance novel and the HEA just doesn’t feel like a HEA. Lucy as we have seen her in the previous 2 books is so bubbly and feisty, and now she’s stuck with brooding, depressed, PTSD afflicted Avery. Like I can’t blame Avery for what he went through and his mental health…. But poor Lucy.
October 12, 2017
THE HEADLINING CHARACTER!!
I recommend reading this series as a series. That makes all the characters fairly deep by the time you hit this book. It also fills in a large number of back stories.
And the characters are deep. They have several layers each, and each reveals more layers in this book. The plot is simple, but the author's coverage of it is wonderful.
I really enjoyed all three books, and I am hoping for more.
I recommend reading this series as a series. That makes all the characters fairly deep by the time you hit this book. It also fills in a large number of back stories.
And the characters are deep. They have several layers each, and each reveals more layers in this book. The plot is simple, but the author's coverage of it is wonderful.
I really enjoyed all three books, and I am hoping for more.
September 18, 2019
Another fun story although there were moments of heartache and painful memories. Avery was a man carved out of war and a cruel upbringing. I loved how Lucy wanted Avery to be happy even though it would hurt her. Together, they were a strong couple, and I enjoyed this story. Janine Haynes did a wonderful job bringing out the voices of these characters.
I received a copy of this audiobook as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
I received a copy of this audiobook as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
March 18, 2021
The Duke's Daughter is an interesting romance between a soldier who is heir to an earldom and a Lady who is the daughter of the duke. This is a good story, but it suffers from a hero who is frankly a jerk a lot of the time. There are some pretty explicit sex scenes, so if you are not a fan of racy stories, steer clear. The narrator does a nice job with the story. This is part of a series, which I have enjoyed very much.
October 13, 2017
Lucy's story
This was a wonderful historical romance. It has just enough hot scenes to make it intriguing. The story line kept you interested. It was hard to put down until I was sure of Lucy and Avery's happily ever after. I usually like more suspense, but this story went a different way. I would definitely recommend it.
This was a wonderful historical romance. It has just enough hot scenes to make it intriguing. The story line kept you interested. It was hard to put down until I was sure of Lucy and Avery's happily ever after. I usually like more suspense, but this story went a different way. I would definitely recommend it.
July 22, 2019
The Duke’s Daughter is another wonderful addition to the Duke of Strathmore series. Avery Fox needs to deal with his past, both his family and the war, and the fact that he is now heir to the Earl of Langham. Lucy Radley, the Duke of Strathmore’s daughter, means well when she offers to help Avery ease into society. When an unfortunate incident in the garden forces their marriage, neither is happy. Then a funny thing happens on the way to the Scottish divorce. Is it really what they want?
The road to happy ever after takes the couple from London to Scotland to Paris where Avery hopes to face and come to grips with his war experiences. Lucy hopes it will help him forgive himself and learn to love and be loved. All along the way, they have the support of the Radley and Langham families. This well-written story of forgiveness and acceptance holds your attention beginning to end. Once again, Janine Haynes does an excellent job narrating the engaging tale.
The audiobook is a gift. My review is voluntary.
The road to happy ever after takes the couple from London to Scotland to Paris where Avery hopes to face and come to grips with his war experiences. Lucy hopes it will help him forgive himself and learn to love and be loved. All along the way, they have the support of the Radley and Langham families. This well-written story of forgiveness and acceptance holds your attention beginning to end. Once again, Janine Haynes does an excellent job narrating the engaging tale.
The audiobook is a gift. My review is voluntary.
March 5, 2020
This one by far is my favorite so far.. I love the fact that it not only has a good story but it gives a bit of a hint to PTSD.. That it can be caused by childhood trauma and war.. And that with the right support system everything will be alright.. Sasha really out did herself with this one.. There is a lot of ups and downs etc but it's an overall great story..
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