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Every Duke Has His Day
Michael Blumley, Duke of Loriton (age 28), is viewed as an eccentric by his peers in the ton. He does his duty, of course, but his interest—and talent—lies in the science of electricity. He has no interest in what the frivolities of Society. When his favorite aunt, Mary, Lady Harris, leaves her precious, well-behaved black poodle, Lancelot in his care while she travels his life takes an interesting turn.
Elizabeth “Bitsy” Dockering (age 19), third daughter of a viscount, is enjoying her second Season in London. She is a Diamond of the Season and is adored by all—and especially by her precious black poodle, Galahad. To everyone else, however, Galahad is a demon dog. So much so that Peter Cordray, one of Bitsy’s most insistent beaux and a particular victim of Galahad’s bad manners and sharp teeth, has hired a petty thief (Jimmy Bly) to steal the dog, clearing the way for his suit.
When the two dogs and their “people” meet in the park, chaos ensues and unknowingly results in a dog swap. Which means Lancelot is kidnapped instead of Galahad! But when both dogs go missing in an ever thickening dognapping plot, Michael and Elizabeth end up coming together to scour London, recover Lancelot and Galahad all while falling in love.
Elizabeth “Bitsy” Dockering (age 19), third daughter of a viscount, is enjoying her second Season in London. She is a Diamond of the Season and is adored by all—and especially by her precious black poodle, Galahad. To everyone else, however, Galahad is a demon dog. So much so that Peter Cordray, one of Bitsy’s most insistent beaux and a particular victim of Galahad’s bad manners and sharp teeth, has hired a petty thief (Jimmy Bly) to steal the dog, clearing the way for his suit.
When the two dogs and their “people” meet in the park, chaos ensues and unknowingly results in a dog swap. Which means Lancelot is kidnapped instead of Galahad! But when both dogs go missing in an ever thickening dognapping plot, Michael and Elizabeth end up coming together to scour London, recover Lancelot and Galahad all while falling in love.
320 pages, Paperback
First published September 19, 2023
About the author
Suzanne Enoch
98 books2,657 followersSuzanne was born in Southern California sometime in the latter half of the 20th century. In the way that some people are born knowing they want to be astronauts or cellists, Suzanne always knew she wanted to be a writer. Early dreams of becoming a zoologist and writing true stories about her adventures in Africa were crushed, however, after she viewed a television special about the world’s most poisonous snakes; she did NOT want to write about how she’d been bitten and lost a limb to a cobra. Thankfully at the same time the movie “Star Wars” premiered, and she realized that she could make up adventures and write about them, and not be eaten by deadly predators while doing research.
She dabbled in romantic fantasy writing for a year or two after graduating with a degree in English from the University of California, Irvine, until her affection for traditional Regency romances led her to write one for fun. After several encouraging rejections from publishers, she snared the interest of the world’s best and most patient literary agent, who advised her to revise the manuscript. This ultimately led to the publication of her first book, The Black Duke’s Prize, from Avon Books in the Spring of 1995. A second Regency, Angel’s Devil, followed that Fall.
When Avon folded its traditional Regency line, Suzanne was encouraged to try her hand at historical romance. As she remained keenly interested in England’s Regency period, she decided to attempt another manuscript set in that time. Lady Rogue hit the shelves in March of 1997. She wrote a total of 29 books for Avon, including two anthologies and a five-part contemporary series which received a pair of starred reviews from Publishers Weekly. One of those books, Twice the Temptation, was named one of the five best romances of the year by PW in 2007.
In 2002 her well-known love of all things “Star Wars” led to an invitation to appear on the E! channel in the television special “Star Wars: The Force Is Back”, where she discussed the romance in the movie series and ended up with more air time than George Lucas.
In 2010 Suzanne left Avon Books for St. Martin’s Press, where she continues to pen historical romance novels. Her 31st book, Taming an Impossible Rogue, is set to arrive in March 2012.
Suzanne is known for her humorous characters, sexy bad boys, and whip-sharp, witty dialogue. She currently resides in Placentia, California with several hundred guppies and various other tropical fish, and handful of very loud, spinach-loving finches. And her collection of action figures and statues from “Star Wars”, “Lord of the Rings”, “X-Men”, and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Everybody needs some inspiration, after all.
www.facebook.com/SuzanneEnoch
She dabbled in romantic fantasy writing for a year or two after graduating with a degree in English from the University of California, Irvine, until her affection for traditional Regency romances led her to write one for fun. After several encouraging rejections from publishers, she snared the interest of the world’s best and most patient literary agent, who advised her to revise the manuscript. This ultimately led to the publication of her first book, The Black Duke’s Prize, from Avon Books in the Spring of 1995. A second Regency, Angel’s Devil, followed that Fall.
When Avon folded its traditional Regency line, Suzanne was encouraged to try her hand at historical romance. As she remained keenly interested in England’s Regency period, she decided to attempt another manuscript set in that time. Lady Rogue hit the shelves in March of 1997. She wrote a total of 29 books for Avon, including two anthologies and a five-part contemporary series which received a pair of starred reviews from Publishers Weekly. One of those books, Twice the Temptation, was named one of the five best romances of the year by PW in 2007.
In 2002 her well-known love of all things “Star Wars” led to an invitation to appear on the E! channel in the television special “Star Wars: The Force Is Back”, where she discussed the romance in the movie series and ended up with more air time than George Lucas.
In 2010 Suzanne left Avon Books for St. Martin’s Press, where she continues to pen historical romance novels. Her 31st book, Taming an Impossible Rogue, is set to arrive in March 2012.
Suzanne is known for her humorous characters, sexy bad boys, and whip-sharp, witty dialogue. She currently resides in Placentia, California with several hundred guppies and various other tropical fish, and handful of very loud, spinach-loving finches. And her collection of action figures and statues from “Star Wars”, “Lord of the Rings”, “X-Men”, and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Everybody needs some inspiration, after all.
www.facebook.com/SuzanneEnoch
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August 10, 2023
Content warning: Dognapping; no animals are abused, and all dogs in this book get an HEA.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an ARC of this book. I really enjoyed reading it & writing my candid review below.
what’s it about?
Michael Bromsley, Duke of Woriton, just wants some damned peace. He wants to conduct scientific research, liaise with his peers, and absolutely notwaste time with idiots spend his time at parties with the ton. He’s a mood. Swap books for science, and he’s me.
Elizabeth Dockering, the daughter of Visount Mardensea, is the ton’s diamond. She charms any room she walks into, and she is entertaining suitors for her hand. Practically his Grace’s opposite in every way.
An especially ardent suitor, Peter Cordray, can’t get along with Elizabeth’s dog, Galahad, and hires someone to abduct him. Imagine the entitlement. Because of some hijinks, the dognapper mistakenly takes Michael Bromsley’s dog, Lancelot. What follows is an entertaining story told from many perspectives, Elizabeth and Michael’s as they search for the missing dog(s), Peter’s as he plots & schemes for Elizabeth’s hand, and the dognapper’s (Jimmy Bly) as he cares for the animals.
As Elizabeth and Michael get to know one another, they see past their differences in how they spend their time and find that they truly enjoy one another’s company. But is that enough to be the strong foundation for a life spent together?
thoughts
High level: Really fun regency cozy mystery. The part of me that loves A Brazen Curiosity by Lynn Messina loves this book. There’s no spice but a lot of truly tender moments.
I feel like we got a real character arc for Michael, but not for Elizabeth. Usually it’s the opposite, where the main male character just broods and falls in love, and the woman has to overcome a deep trauma or societal pressures or w/e. Elizabeth is also a fully-formed character, but her main issues are losing her dog & forming a friendship with the unpopular duke.
I would recommend this if you like fun regency cozies with a dramatic unveiling at the end. I wouldn’t pick this up if you’re looking for a steamy romance.
This book’s expected publication date is September 19, 2023.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an ARC of this book. I really enjoyed reading it & writing my candid review below.
what’s it about?
Michael Bromsley, Duke of Woriton, just wants some damned peace. He wants to conduct scientific research, liaise with his peers, and absolutely not
Elizabeth Dockering, the daughter of Visount Mardensea, is the ton’s diamond. She charms any room she walks into, and she is entertaining suitors for her hand. Practically his Grace’s opposite in every way.
An especially ardent suitor, Peter Cordray, can’t get along with Elizabeth’s dog, Galahad, and hires someone to abduct him. Imagine the entitlement. Because of some hijinks, the dognapper mistakenly takes Michael Bromsley’s dog, Lancelot. What follows is an entertaining story told from many perspectives, Elizabeth and Michael’s as they search for the missing dog(s), Peter’s as he plots & schemes for Elizabeth’s hand, and the dognapper’s (Jimmy Bly) as he cares for the animals.
As Elizabeth and Michael get to know one another, they see past their differences in how they spend their time and find that they truly enjoy one another’s company. But is that enough to be the strong foundation for a life spent together?
thoughts
High level: Really fun regency cozy mystery. The part of me that loves A Brazen Curiosity by Lynn Messina loves this book. There’s no spice but a lot of truly tender moments.
I feel like we got a real character arc for Michael, but not for Elizabeth. Usually it’s the opposite, where the main male character just broods and falls in love, and the woman has to overcome a deep trauma or societal pressures or w/e. Elizabeth is also a fully-formed character, but her main issues are losing her dog & forming a friendship with the unpopular duke.
I would recommend this if you like fun regency cozies with a dramatic unveiling at the end. I wouldn’t pick this up if you’re looking for a steamy romance.
This book’s expected publication date is September 19, 2023.
March 24, 2024
3.5 stars.
A recent conversation between my friend and I:
Friend: ''Weren't you the one who'd been telling me for months you're not going to add any more books until you're finished with at least the book series that you already started?''
Me: ''Yeah, so?''
Friend: ''Why did you add this book then?''
Me: ''Look at the cover. It has not one but two poodles on the it!''
A recent conversation between my friend and I:
Friend: ''Weren't you the one who'd been telling me for months you're not going to add any more books until you're finished with at least the book series that you already started?''
Me: ''Yeah, so?''
Friend: ''Why did you add this book then?''
Me: ''Look at the cover. It has not one but two poodles on the it!''
April 10, 2024
A historical rom-com which was silly but fun. Bonus: there are dogs involved!
This is described as a retelling of Bringing Up Baby. Two identical dogs get switched by mistake, and one (the wrong one) is dognapped. The dogs are Identical only in looks, but the exact opposite in personality. One is serious and reserved while the other is an extroverted dynamo of energy. Just like the main characters, who join forces to find the missing dog. Hilarity ensues (and no dogs are harmed).
A fun historical rom-com, excellent on audio.
* I received a digital review copy via NetGalley
This is described as a retelling of Bringing Up Baby. Two identical dogs get switched by mistake, and one (the wrong one) is dognapped. The dogs are Identical only in looks, but the exact opposite in personality. One is serious and reserved while the other is an extroverted dynamo of energy. Just like the main characters, who join forces to find the missing dog. Hilarity ensues (and no dogs are harmed).
A fun historical rom-com, excellent on audio.
* I received a digital review copy via NetGalley
September 23, 2023
Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch
Historical romance.
Michael Blumley is he Duke of Loriton. He spends his time on science rather than society frivolities. He agrees to care for his aunt’s black poodle Lancelot, while she’s away visiting his friend, as long as he agrees to take the dog on walks. With his mind on electricity and his hydrogen experiments, the first walk with the dog ended up with him and his dog in a pond.
Elizabeth “Bitsy” Dockering is enjoying her second Season in London. Her black poodle Galahad goes with her on most social outings but he’s not quite as friendly and ends up getting kidnapped just so one man could get closer to Bitsy. Except Galahad and Lancelot had been switched in the pond incident causing chaos all around.
Enjoyable with some amusing incidents between Michale and Bitsy as well as with secondary kidnapper Jimmy Bly as he cares for the two poodles. Michael turns out to be quite the hero as he’s able to draw more out of Bitsy than social nonsense.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher.
4.5
Historical romance.
Michael Blumley is he Duke of Loriton. He spends his time on science rather than society frivolities. He agrees to care for his aunt’s black poodle Lancelot, while she’s away visiting his friend, as long as he agrees to take the dog on walks. With his mind on electricity and his hydrogen experiments, the first walk with the dog ended up with him and his dog in a pond.
Elizabeth “Bitsy” Dockering is enjoying her second Season in London. Her black poodle Galahad goes with her on most social outings but he’s not quite as friendly and ends up getting kidnapped just so one man could get closer to Bitsy. Except Galahad and Lancelot had been switched in the pond incident causing chaos all around.
Enjoyable with some amusing incidents between Michale and Bitsy as well as with secondary kidnapper Jimmy Bly as he cares for the two poodles. Michael turns out to be quite the hero as he’s able to draw more out of Bitsy than social nonsense.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher.
4.5
September 26, 2023
Michael is a duke and an absent-minded professor who spends most of his day in his lab doing chemical experiments. He might be mostly a shut-in, but he loves his aunt, so when she asks him to watch her black poodle for her, he agrees. After all, Lancelot is a well-behaved pup who's never caused anyone much trouble. What could go wrong? Since this is a screwball comedy, everything.
On Michael's first outing with Lancelot to the park, popular debutante Elizabeth loses control of her own black poodle, Galahad, and the two get mixed up and taken home to the wrong house. Michael, who might be absent-minded but is definitely observant, immediately notices that something is wrong and goes out - to a ball! - to meet Elizabeth and get her to switch the dogs back. (Of course he asks her during a waltz in front of the entire ton.) Unbeknownst to both of them, one of Elizabeth's most ardent suitors has chosen that night to kidnap Galahad - and Lancelot gets taken instead.
The rest of the book is a comedy of errors as Elizabeth and Michael join forces to find the missing canine. Their rapprochement is a delight to read. The villain is perfectly calibrated for the reader to hate: he's not exactly evil, but he's self-centeredly cruel. With a secondary romance, matchmaking servants, and slow but authentic character evolution from both Michael and Elizabeth, this is really a pitch-perfect screwball comedy/traditional Regency romance.
44-Word Summaries:
Laine: Two of the only people with black poodles in London get up to dog-related hijinks and become unlikely allies. Of course the most disrespected and reclusive Duke is a big softy and also extremely hot, and society's incomparable has hidden depths. This is cute!
Meg: Absent-minded scientist/duke loses his aunt’s poodle. Actually, his poodle gets mixed up with ditzy Bitsy’s. Except she’s not ditzy, she’s actually really nice, so when the duke’s aunt’s dog gets dognapped, she helps foil the plot. Along the way, they fall in love.
Note: it is a closed door romance, following the conventions of the classic Hollywood screwball comedy and the traditional Regency romance, but it was so much fun to read that we didn't miss it (!!). It helped that we knew that going in so here's our warning to you ;)
This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.
On Michael's first outing with Lancelot to the park, popular debutante Elizabeth loses control of her own black poodle, Galahad, and the two get mixed up and taken home to the wrong house. Michael, who might be absent-minded but is definitely observant, immediately notices that something is wrong and goes out - to a ball! - to meet Elizabeth and get her to switch the dogs back. (Of course he asks her during a waltz in front of the entire ton.) Unbeknownst to both of them, one of Elizabeth's most ardent suitors has chosen that night to kidnap Galahad - and Lancelot gets taken instead.
The rest of the book is a comedy of errors as Elizabeth and Michael join forces to find the missing canine. Their rapprochement is a delight to read. The villain is perfectly calibrated for the reader to hate: he's not exactly evil, but he's self-centeredly cruel. With a secondary romance, matchmaking servants, and slow but authentic character evolution from both Michael and Elizabeth, this is really a pitch-perfect screwball comedy/traditional Regency romance.
44-Word Summaries:
Laine: Two of the only people with black poodles in London get up to dog-related hijinks and become unlikely allies. Of course the most disrespected and reclusive Duke is a big softy and also extremely hot, and society's incomparable has hidden depths. This is cute!
Meg: Absent-minded scientist/duke loses his aunt’s poodle. Actually, his poodle gets mixed up with ditzy Bitsy’s. Except she’s not ditzy, she’s actually really nice, so when the duke’s aunt’s dog gets dognapped, she helps foil the plot. Along the way, they fall in love.
Note: it is a closed door romance, following the conventions of the classic Hollywood screwball comedy and the traditional Regency romance, but it was so much fun to read that we didn't miss it (!!). It helped that we knew that going in so here's our warning to you ;)
This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.
October 7, 2023
How adorable!!!
This was a very enjoyable historical romance, with two really great characters.
I have read Suzanne Enoch in the past and knew I would enjoy her writing, but this story was still much more than what I expected.
It had everything I enjoy about a historical romance, a Duke who was interested in science more than anything and a heroine who was the diamond of the season but also more. Their story was based an opposites attract, a flirtatious and charming heroine, and a grumpy grump.
But when they met, the sparks flew.
She found someone that actually challenged her in wit and intellect, and he found in her someone who enjoyed his company, was interested in what he had to say and saw him differently than the rest of society.
I also found her attitude towards herself being considered the diamond of the season refreshingly honest, candid and modern in a way. And he was the best kind of grump, and surprisingly wasn't too wrapped around her finger. There was certainly a give and take.
In the end they came together because of missing poodles, but every moment they spend together it became more and more palpable how much they liked each other.
I really loved the overall feel of the novel. Light, fun, adorable. And it's a must read for anyone who loves historical romance. You won't be disappointed in the story or characters.
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I received a copy of this book from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.
This was a very enjoyable historical romance, with two really great characters.
I have read Suzanne Enoch in the past and knew I would enjoy her writing, but this story was still much more than what I expected.
It had everything I enjoy about a historical romance, a Duke who was interested in science more than anything and a heroine who was the diamond of the season but also more. Their story was based an opposites attract, a flirtatious and charming heroine, and a grumpy grump.
But when they met, the sparks flew.
She found someone that actually challenged her in wit and intellect, and he found in her someone who enjoyed his company, was interested in what he had to say and saw him differently than the rest of society.
I also found her attitude towards herself being considered the diamond of the season refreshingly honest, candid and modern in a way. And he was the best kind of grump, and surprisingly wasn't too wrapped around her finger. There was certainly a give and take.
In the end they came together because of missing poodles, but every moment they spend together it became more and more palpable how much they liked each other.
I really loved the overall feel of the novel. Light, fun, adorable. And it's a must read for anyone who loves historical romance. You won't be disappointed in the story or characters.
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I received a copy of this book from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.
September 19, 2023
Happy Release Day!
This turned out to be more fun than I expected...
Historical Regency- Opposites Attract Romantic Comedy...A grumpy eccentric scientist -A sunshine Diamond of the Season and is adored by all—, and poodles
Michael Bromley, the Duke of Woriton, despises social events and prefers spending his time at home in his studio delving into the science of chemistry, while Elizabeth, the most popular girl of the Season, loves going to balls and dancing.
Michael and Bitsy meet by chance at Hyde Park when their poodles, Galahad and Lancelot, get tangled up. This leads to a dip in the Serpentine, and an accidental dog swap where Lancelot is taken instead of Galahad. Michael, determined to find his dog, reluctantly agrees to let Flighty Bitsy help him. However, he soon realizes that she has more sense than he initially thought, and a sharp tongue to match.
Michael and Bitsy may seem like oil and water at first, with nothing in common on the surface. However, as they spend time together, they start to enjoy each other's company. It's wonderful to see their characters grow and their chemistry develop over the course of the story, leading to them falling in love.
The characters are well-written and charming, with plenty of humor and heartwarming romance. I especially enjoyed following the multiple POVs, including that of the villain. Jimmy the Dog Thief's redemption and growth into a good man, as well as his romance with Sally, were lovely touches, and of course, I loved the poodles. Entertaining Read! perfect for dog lovers, Highly Recommended!
Content: clean romance, kissing only
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an eARC of this book. I really enjoyed reading it. All opinions are my own.
This turned out to be more fun than I expected...
Historical Regency- Opposites Attract Romantic Comedy...A grumpy eccentric scientist -A sunshine Diamond of the Season and is adored by all—, and poodles
Michael Bromley, the Duke of Woriton, despises social events and prefers spending his time at home in his studio delving into the science of chemistry, while Elizabeth, the most popular girl of the Season, loves going to balls and dancing.
Michael and Bitsy meet by chance at Hyde Park when their poodles, Galahad and Lancelot, get tangled up. This leads to a dip in the Serpentine, and an accidental dog swap where Lancelot is taken instead of Galahad. Michael, determined to find his dog, reluctantly agrees to let Flighty Bitsy help him. However, he soon realizes that she has more sense than he initially thought, and a sharp tongue to match.
Michael and Bitsy may seem like oil and water at first, with nothing in common on the surface. However, as they spend time together, they start to enjoy each other's company. It's wonderful to see their characters grow and their chemistry develop over the course of the story, leading to them falling in love.
The characters are well-written and charming, with plenty of humor and heartwarming romance. I especially enjoyed following the multiple POVs, including that of the villain. Jimmy the Dog Thief's redemption and growth into a good man, as well as his romance with Sally, were lovely touches, and of course, I loved the poodles. Entertaining Read! perfect for dog lovers, Highly Recommended!
Content: clean romance, kissing only
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an eARC of this book. I really enjoyed reading it. All opinions are my own.
June 13, 2023
Talk about a fun Regency rom-com. So much fun! It begins with a grumpy scientist Duke that takes his aunt’s poodle for a walk when they have a run in with a sunshine Lady with her poodle. Such a cute meet cute it was. Then there’s accidental dog swapping, dognapping, an unlikely partnership, & a villain. I laughed & smiled throughout this book. It was definitely a different regency romance, so don’t expect anything to be typical of that genre. It’s also a clean romance, zero steam, but the romance was perfect. I seriously loved every moment & will be buying myself a copy when it gets published.
July 31, 2023
Disclaimer: I received a review copy for free via NetGalley, and am voluntarily leaving my honest thoughts. Many thanks to the publisher, St. Martin's Press, for the opportunity!
4.5 rounded up. This is my first read from Enoch, but I loved how easy it was to jump right into it. I really enjoyed how Duke Woriton was a nice grumpy MMC and that Elizabeth was a great FMC who was both adorable and it made sense why she was such a popular gal. Their meet cute definitely gave me 101 Dalmatians vibes which I ADORED, and I loved that this had so many different POVs to follow! Jimmy and Sally's romance as the secondary couple really stole the show for me, and the dognapping shenanigans was a fun plot to navigate through. Honestly, the chemistry between Bitsy and Michael wasn't as strong to me as Jimmy/Sally, but it was still great! On top of that, I actually loved Peter as a villain and it is kind of a shame he was the way he was as his dedication to try to win over Bitsy was definitely...a bit admirable, tbh. 😂 In another world, he could've stolen my heart -- particularly if he wasn't so adamant about his hatred towards dogs. Perfect for dog lovers and loved this was a relatively quick read! Definitely looking forward to trying another title from this author!
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4.5 rounded up. A nice grumpy MMC and a cute FMC. I really enjoyed all the different POVs and all the flavor it added. The side couple was SO CUTE, they kinda stole the show for me. Perfect for dog lovers too! Full RTC!
4.5 rounded up. This is my first read from Enoch, but I loved how easy it was to jump right into it. I really enjoyed how Duke Woriton was a nice grumpy MMC and that Elizabeth was a great FMC who was both adorable and it made sense why she was such a popular gal. Their meet cute definitely gave me 101 Dalmatians vibes which I ADORED, and I loved that this had so many different POVs to follow! Jimmy and Sally's romance as the secondary couple really stole the show for me, and the dognapping shenanigans was a fun plot to navigate through. Honestly, the chemistry between Bitsy and Michael wasn't as strong to me as Jimmy/Sally, but it was still great! On top of that, I actually loved Peter as a villain and it is kind of a shame he was the way he was as his dedication to try to win over Bitsy was definitely...a bit admirable, tbh. 😂 In another world, he could've stolen my heart -- particularly if he wasn't so adamant about his hatred towards dogs. Perfect for dog lovers and loved this was a relatively quick read! Definitely looking forward to trying another title from this author!
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4.5 rounded up. A nice grumpy MMC and a cute FMC. I really enjoyed all the different POVs and all the flavor it added. The side couple was SO CUTE, they kinda stole the show for me. Perfect for dog lovers too! Full RTC!
September 20, 2023
Good book, worth reading. There were three plot threads: 1) Poodles periodically missing and appearing like a shell game. Peek-a-boodle? 2) A slow burn romance between Michael, the Duke of Woriton and Lady Elizabeth. Um, dial that down to a slow simmer. 3) A true slow burn romance between Jimmy Bly and Sally Pangle.
What did the stories have in common? A lack of depth. The dogs had no personality. They had a chance to show off a few tricks--if you blinked you missed them. Mostly they growled, whined, and ate. We never learned any backstory about the two couples.
There were hopeful moments between Michael and Elizabeth. He changed because of her, and she changed because of him. There was a romantic metaphor about sparks flying between them, but alas, instead of flourishing it fizzled. If only there was more romance leading up to the inevitable, abrupt HEA. Of the three threads, I enjoyed Jimmy and Sally's relationship the most. Jimmy had some growing up to do, so not a smooth road to a HEA. Ultimately, it was nicely done.
My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
What did the stories have in common? A lack of depth. The dogs had no personality. They had a chance to show off a few tricks--if you blinked you missed them. Mostly they growled, whined, and ate. We never learned any backstory about the two couples.
There were hopeful moments between Michael and Elizabeth. He changed because of her, and she changed because of him. There was a romantic metaphor about sparks flying between them, but alas, instead of flourishing it fizzled. If only there was more romance leading up to the inevitable, abrupt HEA. Of the three threads, I enjoyed Jimmy and Sally's relationship the most. Jimmy had some growing up to do, so not a smooth road to a HEA. Ultimately, it was nicely done.
My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
May 15, 2025
Reread #1ˏˋ°•*⁀➷
THIS.
*slapping cover within an inch of it's life*
THIS IS the reason why there will NEVERRRRR be another genre and subgenre for me!!!! Regency? Yes please. Regency Romance? Of course! Regency Romcom?? Sign me up ONE MILLION PERCENT!!!
I honestly believe that that declaration of love is the best I've ever read 🥹😭 It's just SO good, it's even better than my first time around!!!!!! I need a Michael 😭😭 WHERE ARE THEY HIDING THOSE MEN???!!! For heaven's sake even Jimmy and Sally are relationship goals 😭🙌
Initial readˏˋ°•*⁀➷
Is it fluffy? Yes.
Is is sort of silly? Yes.
Is it still absolutely adorable? Yes.
Will I be rereading and recommending? 100% yes!!
THIS.
*slapping cover within an inch of it's life*
THIS IS the reason why there will NEVERRRRR be another genre and subgenre for me!!!! Regency? Yes please. Regency Romance? Of course! Regency Romcom?? Sign me up ONE MILLION PERCENT!!!
I honestly believe that that declaration of love is the best I've ever read 🥹😭 It's just SO good, it's even better than my first time around!!!!!! I need a Michael 😭😭 WHERE ARE THEY HIDING THOSE MEN???!!! For heaven's sake even Jimmy and Sally are relationship goals 😭🙌
Initial readˏˋ°•*⁀➷
Is it fluffy? Yes.
Is is sort of silly? Yes.
Is it still absolutely adorable? Yes.
Will I be rereading and recommending? 100% yes!!
Did Not Finish
May 11, 2024DNF - 40%
September 19, 2023
Surprised by how much I enjoyed this! Very much a comedy first, romance second, but it actually works really well. And dogs!!!
full review on spinebreaker!
full review on spinebreaker!
April 3, 2024
Dogs and dukes equal trouble!
Enoch has done it again. Written another zany romance! Perfect! Humorous, ironically witty and just plain good fun!
When the eccentric Michael Bromley, the Duke of Woriton, an absent minded scientist agrees, or rather has his Aunt Mary’s poodle Lancelot foisted upon him, he little knows it will change his life.
It starts with Michael ending up in a pond in Hyde Park entangled in dog leads. That of Lancelot, and heiress Miss Elizabeth Dockering, Bitsey’s identical poodle Galahad.
Not only that, Woriton finds himself in the middle of a dog napping caper!
Further complications happen when the wrong dog is nabbed! Talk about chaos and missed moments.
Elizabeth refers to Michael as “Lord Steely-Eyed Logic.” She has come to appreciate his scientific endeavours. So worthy! Meanwhile Michael, and even more his household, love that Elizabeth has dragged Woriton out of his study and into life!
We’re introduced to the misguided but kindly dog napper Jimmy Blys, and his would be lady Sally Pangle. Both of whom we come to adore. Sally works with a travelling fair. She performs with a troupe of dogs.
There’s some delicious lines between these covers, adding to the delight.
A romance with a very delightful plot! I enjoyed this immensely!
A St. Martin’s Press ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
Enoch has done it again. Written another zany romance! Perfect! Humorous, ironically witty and just plain good fun!
When the eccentric Michael Bromley, the Duke of Woriton, an absent minded scientist agrees, or rather has his Aunt Mary’s poodle Lancelot foisted upon him, he little knows it will change his life.
It starts with Michael ending up in a pond in Hyde Park entangled in dog leads. That of Lancelot, and heiress Miss Elizabeth Dockering, Bitsey’s identical poodle Galahad.
Not only that, Woriton finds himself in the middle of a dog napping caper!
Further complications happen when the wrong dog is nabbed! Talk about chaos and missed moments.
Elizabeth refers to Michael as “Lord Steely-Eyed Logic.” She has come to appreciate his scientific endeavours. So worthy! Meanwhile Michael, and even more his household, love that Elizabeth has dragged Woriton out of his study and into life!
We’re introduced to the misguided but kindly dog napper Jimmy Blys, and his would be lady Sally Pangle. Both of whom we come to adore. Sally works with a travelling fair. She performs with a troupe of dogs.
There’s some delicious lines between these covers, adding to the delight.
A romance with a very delightful plot! I enjoyed this immensely!
A St. Martin’s Press ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
September 27, 2023
♡ 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 ♡
•dogs
•historical romance
•grumpy x sunshine
•two romances
•opposites attract
•science nerd duke
•fiery fairy sprite heroine
•dognapping
•cozy mystery
•LOLs
•flirting and banter
•i don’t want to fall for you
•what goes around comes around
“𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺,” 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦. “𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘩. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘖𝘳 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
i absolutely loved this from beginning to end. it was adorable, funny, and fast paced. the humor had me giggling and the primary romance was a swoony slow burn. i love how michael and elizabeth became friends first trying to figure out the mystery of who stole their dogs. the romance snuck up on them and it was just the sweetest revelation. i also loved the secondary romance and the redemption arc for jimmy bly. lord peter got exactly what he deserved — SO satisfying! the narration was fantastic and i highly recommend this if you’re looking for a book with all the feels plus plenty of laughter along the way.
romance: kisses
thank you to st. martin’s press and dreamscape audio for advanced copies. my thoughts are my own.
•dogs
•historical romance
•grumpy x sunshine
•two romances
•opposites attract
•science nerd duke
•fiery fairy sprite heroine
•dognapping
•cozy mystery
•LOLs
•flirting and banter
•i don’t want to fall for you
•what goes around comes around
“𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺,” 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦. “𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘩. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘖𝘳 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
i absolutely loved this from beginning to end. it was adorable, funny, and fast paced. the humor had me giggling and the primary romance was a swoony slow burn. i love how michael and elizabeth became friends first trying to figure out the mystery of who stole their dogs. the romance snuck up on them and it was just the sweetest revelation. i also loved the secondary romance and the redemption arc for jimmy bly. lord peter got exactly what he deserved — SO satisfying! the narration was fantastic and i highly recommend this if you’re looking for a book with all the feels plus plenty of laughter along the way.
romance: kisses
thank you to st. martin’s press and dreamscape audio for advanced copies. my thoughts are my own.
October 26, 2023
Every Duke Has His Day was a delightful silly romance with some mystery to make it complete. It was a light read with a satisfactory narrative by Mark Meadows. The audiobook made me laugh out loud and recommend to anyone who loves historical romance.
Thanks Dreamscape Media via Netgalley.
Thanks Dreamscape Media via Netgalley.
September 9, 2023
Quick Summary: A scholarly aristocrat meets his match in a most unusual way
My Review: Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch is a darling historical fiction romance. It features a duke with a heart and head for science and a single young woman who is on her second season in society.
About the Book: Having an army of suitors is a blessing and a curse for Elizabeth Dockering. When one rather bothersome suitor attempts to take a liberty that he should not, Bitsy's beloved Galahad saves the day. In doing so, he inadvertently trips up a stranger who just so happens to be Michael Bromley, Duke of Woriton.
In the scuffle to right a wrong, Galahad and Lancelot are mistakenly switched. Before they can be returned to their guardians, a dognapping ruins everything. Can the duke and the diamond of the season work together to solve their unusual dilemma? Will they find the solution to their very own love experiment?
About the Characters: This sweet story was filled with fantastic characters, from the leads to the precious pets. They were extremely colorful and highly amusing . They added a humor and charm to the story. Each person was crafted so well that it was easy to either love them or dislike them.
My Final Say: I adored this audiobook experience. The story was delightful, and the narration was quite entertaining. Readers will enjoy the playfulness of this novel. I think they will likely be intrigued by the light mystery, as well as captivated by the slow burn romance.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status/Level: 🍨
Audiobook: Yes
Narration: +
Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Dreamscape Media), and to NetGalley, who provided access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.
My Review: Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch is a darling historical fiction romance. It features a duke with a heart and head for science and a single young woman who is on her second season in society.
About the Book: Having an army of suitors is a blessing and a curse for Elizabeth Dockering. When one rather bothersome suitor attempts to take a liberty that he should not, Bitsy's beloved Galahad saves the day. In doing so, he inadvertently trips up a stranger who just so happens to be Michael Bromley, Duke of Woriton.
In the scuffle to right a wrong, Galahad and Lancelot are mistakenly switched. Before they can be returned to their guardians, a dognapping ruins everything. Can the duke and the diamond of the season work together to solve their unusual dilemma? Will they find the solution to their very own love experiment?
About the Characters: This sweet story was filled with fantastic characters, from the leads to the precious pets. They were extremely colorful and highly amusing . They added a humor and charm to the story. Each person was crafted so well that it was easy to either love them or dislike them.
My Final Say: I adored this audiobook experience. The story was delightful, and the narration was quite entertaining. Readers will enjoy the playfulness of this novel. I think they will likely be intrigued by the light mystery, as well as captivated by the slow burn romance.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status/Level: 🍨
Audiobook: Yes
Narration: +
Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Dreamscape Media), and to NetGalley, who provided access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.
May 18, 2026
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Oh, I love dogs. They are perfect little angels in my eyes and I can't wait to be a dog mom again. So, it's safe to assume that I thought this one was cute. Sure, it was a grump meets sunshine kind of romance but the dogs were the best part. Especially Galahad, who holds a very special place in my heart.
The dog swapping part was hilarious and a little predictable. Michael wants his dog, Lancelot, back and goes out to meet Elizabeth to get them switched. Unfortunately, Lancelot is dognapped by own of Elizbeth's suitors. Which, yes, was definitely predictable and I couldn't wait for that part to be revealed to Elizabeth.
I adored these two working together and slowly falling for one another. They were the perfect duo and already had adorable poodles on top of it. Well, okay, Michael is technically watching Lancelot for his beloved aunt BUT DETAILS. Galahad will gladly be chaotic for both of his people and patiently wait for playdates with Lancelot (obviously).
In the end, this was cute and fun. I'll have to check out other books by Suzanne real soon!
Oh, I love dogs. They are perfect little angels in my eyes and I can't wait to be a dog mom again. So, it's safe to assume that I thought this one was cute. Sure, it was a grump meets sunshine kind of romance but the dogs were the best part. Especially Galahad, who holds a very special place in my heart.
The dog swapping part was hilarious and a little predictable. Michael wants his dog, Lancelot, back and goes out to meet Elizabeth to get them switched. Unfortunately, Lancelot is dognapped by own of Elizbeth's suitors. Which, yes, was definitely predictable and I couldn't wait for that part to be revealed to Elizabeth.
I adored these two working together and slowly falling for one another. They were the perfect duo and already had adorable poodles on top of it. Well, okay, Michael is technically watching Lancelot for his beloved aunt BUT DETAILS. Galahad will gladly be chaotic for both of his people and patiently wait for playdates with Lancelot (obviously).
In the end, this was cute and fun. I'll have to check out other books by Suzanne real soon!
October 30, 2023
This book is just simply adorable! It's a clean romance, and it seriously gives off Disney vibes. At times, it reminded me of 101 Dalmatians.
I love Michael and Elizabeth's banter and all of their hijinks as they look into the disappearance of their poodles. I really enjoyed their sarcastic back and forth interactions. It was also nice to get the POV of some of the side characters, especially the villain.
Overall, every Duke Has His Day is a super cute, fast-paced romcom that I highly recommend if you're in the mood for something light and fluffy.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I love Michael and Elizabeth's banter and all of their hijinks as they look into the disappearance of their poodles. I really enjoyed their sarcastic back and forth interactions. It was also nice to get the POV of some of the side characters, especially the villain.
Overall, every Duke Has His Day is a super cute, fast-paced romcom that I highly recommend if you're in the mood for something light and fluffy.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
October 6, 2023
Suzanne Enoch me ha conquistado con esta serie de libros.
Lo que me hace reír con sus historias estrambóticas no es ni medio normal. Y aunque no haya ni una escena demasiado picante y sea clean romance, se ha vuelto una de mis series favoritas de los últimos tiempos.
El primero ya me fascinó, aunque a partir de la mitad pinchara un poco, pero el segundo, con todo el tema de los caniches, me ha gustado.
Muy bueno, bien desarrollado y con un final un poco sencillo —todo termina siempre demasiado rápido— pero que me ha hecho acabarlo con una sonrisa.
Lo que me hace reír con sus historias estrambóticas no es ni medio normal. Y aunque no haya ni una escena demasiado picante y sea clean romance, se ha vuelto una de mis series favoritas de los últimos tiempos.
El primero ya me fascinó, aunque a partir de la mitad pinchara un poco, pero el segundo, con todo el tema de los caniches, me ha gustado.
Muy bueno, bien desarrollado y con un final un poco sencillo —todo termina siempre demasiado rápido— pero que me ha hecho acabarlo con una sonrisa.
October 2, 2023
This was the first historical romance book I have read maybe ever. I have read historical fiction but nor romance, and it was exactly as I expected. Taking walks down the promenade. Having a diamond of the season. The gossip and scandal. It reminded me of a less steamy Bridgerton with a bit more grumpy to sunshine thrown in the mix.
Meet Michael, Duke of Loriton, whose main and only focus is his science. He doesn’t give two hoots about what society thinks of him and what his duties are. He wants to help people without interacting with them. That is until her literally runs into Betsy Dockering because her dog (Galahad) has tangled up with his aunt’s dog (Lancelot) who is in his care. They exchange not nice pleasantries and go there separate ways. However scandal happens and “Bitsy’s” dog gets stolen only it isn’t Galahad but Lancelot. This forces Michael and Bitsy to work together to solve the mystery and find the dogs together.
I liked watching Michael get comfortable around Bitsy and realizing that even though she is a diamond, she isn’t all about what society wants from her. She has a brilliant mind and feels safe showing it off around him. I also liked Bitsy realizing that even though the top suitor is after her (Peter Cordray), she doesn’t want to just go with the first guy that proposes. She wants sparks.
I am giving this book three stars because overall it was good but in my opinion it was not great. I wish there had been a little more steam. A LITTLE more of some spice versus what we got. I would recommend this if you are looking for something light set in a different time. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Meet Michael, Duke of Loriton, whose main and only focus is his science. He doesn’t give two hoots about what society thinks of him and what his duties are. He wants to help people without interacting with them. That is until her literally runs into Betsy Dockering because her dog (Galahad) has tangled up with his aunt’s dog (Lancelot) who is in his care. They exchange not nice pleasantries and go there separate ways. However scandal happens and “Bitsy’s” dog gets stolen only it isn’t Galahad but Lancelot. This forces Michael and Bitsy to work together to solve the mystery and find the dogs together.
I liked watching Michael get comfortable around Bitsy and realizing that even though she is a diamond, she isn’t all about what society wants from her. She has a brilliant mind and feels safe showing it off around him. I also liked Bitsy realizing that even though the top suitor is after her (Peter Cordray), she doesn’t want to just go with the first guy that proposes. She wants sparks.
I am giving this book three stars because overall it was good but in my opinion it was not great. I wish there had been a little more steam. A LITTLE more of some spice versus what we got. I would recommend this if you are looking for something light set in a different time. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
September 1, 2023
This book is adorable and funny. I was laughing from the first paragraph.
A rude young Duke who is a scientist and very anti-social agrees to dog sit for his aunt. The dog, Lancelot, becomes entangled with the dog of Elizabeth, Galahad, and the fun begins.
Dognapping, science,
searching logically for the dogs is fun.
Enoch based the science on a Regency scientist, Micheal Farady, so the discussions of batteries and electricity are quite interesting.
There is a very cute secondary romance between the dognapper Jimmy and his neighbor Sally, who is a woman who performs with dogs. This couple show how difficult it was to earn a living at the time.
Watching the Duke evolve from a curmudgeon to a man who realizes what he is missing and slowly falls in love is the best part of the book.
There are several happy endings.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the EARC . This is my honest review.
A rude young Duke who is a scientist and very anti-social agrees to dog sit for his aunt. The dog, Lancelot, becomes entangled with the dog of Elizabeth, Galahad, and the fun begins.
Dognapping, science,
searching logically for the dogs is fun.
Enoch based the science on a Regency scientist, Micheal Farady, so the discussions of batteries and electricity are quite interesting.
There is a very cute secondary romance between the dognapper Jimmy and his neighbor Sally, who is a woman who performs with dogs. This couple show how difficult it was to earn a living at the time.
Watching the Duke evolve from a curmudgeon to a man who realizes what he is missing and slowly falls in love is the best part of the book.
There are several happy endings.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the EARC . This is my honest review.
September 5, 2023
This book was so darn cute and fun! I absolutely loved Michael and Bitsy!
A grumpy - sunshine trope is one of my favorite tropes. The fact that Michael was a science nerd and a hermit added to my enjoyment of this story. I loved that he could be grumpy and still likable. He was actually a real sweetheart.
Bitsy was exactly what Michael needed to get out of the lab. Well, her and a crazy twisted dognapping scheme that just kept getting more and more twisted.
I found myself smiling and laughing through the whole book. This also has a sweet little love story for the dognapper that I adored! And I couldn't believe it when I reached the end and realized this is extremely low steam. And I never missed it!!! Now THAT'S how romance is done.
Multi POV
Safe
Triggers
Steam
A grumpy - sunshine trope is one of my favorite tropes. The fact that Michael was a science nerd and a hermit added to my enjoyment of this story. I loved that he could be grumpy and still likable. He was actually a real sweetheart.
Bitsy was exactly what Michael needed to get out of the lab. Well, her and a crazy twisted dognapping scheme that just kept getting more and more twisted.
I found myself smiling and laughing through the whole book. This also has a sweet little love story for the dognapper that I adored! And I couldn't believe it when I reached the end and realized this is extremely low steam. And I never missed it!!! Now THAT'S how romance is done.
Multi POV
Safe
Triggers
Steam
June 18, 2023
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's press for the e-ARC. All opinions are my own.
EVERY DUKE HAS HIS DAY is a delightful standalone regency rom-com featuring enemies to lovers (sort of) with a touch of mystery to solve and a dash of canine chaos.
I adored our main characters, Elizabeth ("Bitsy") and Michael. I enjoyed that they made Bitsy the Diamond of the season, since it's actually not so common to see the Diamond as the heroine. It was so refreshing to see Bitsy to be portrayed as someone who likes dancing and balls and pretty, frivolous things, but also has a good head on her shoulders and can stand as Michael's equal. Michael is also a delight as the male lead; having his big scientific brain's POV was great and really balanced out the story. I expected a fluffy rom-com and I definitely got that out of this book, but it also ended up being much deeper than I expected-- Bitsy and Michael both grow as characters over the course of the story and their gradually developing chemistry was wonderful to see.
The side characters were also fun-- I love that we get the "villain's" POV as well and it really fleshed out the story further. The secondary romance was unexpected but really enjoyable.
EVERY DUKE HAS HIS DAY is a delightful standalone regency rom-com featuring enemies to lovers (sort of) with a touch of mystery to solve and a dash of canine chaos.
I adored our main characters, Elizabeth ("Bitsy") and Michael. I enjoyed that they made Bitsy the Diamond of the season, since it's actually not so common to see the Diamond as the heroine. It was so refreshing to see Bitsy to be portrayed as someone who likes dancing and balls and pretty, frivolous things, but also has a good head on her shoulders and can stand as Michael's equal. Michael is also a delight as the male lead; having his big scientific brain's POV was great and really balanced out the story. I expected a fluffy rom-com and I definitely got that out of this book, but it also ended up being much deeper than I expected-- Bitsy and Michael both grow as characters over the course of the story and their gradually developing chemistry was wonderful to see.
The side characters were also fun-- I love that we get the "villain's" POV as well and it really fleshed out the story further. The secondary romance was unexpected but really enjoyable.
September 22, 2023
I’m on a roll this year with Historical Romance, and had such a fun time reading 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙪𝙠𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙨 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 and can’t wait to read more of this genre.
Michael Bromley, Duke of Woriton, and grumpy eccentric scientist meets sunshine, Elizabeth “Bitsy” during a chance meet cute at Hyde Park. When their dogs get tangled up, they accidentally swap pets.
I love an opposites attract love story, and this featured characters that were so well written, it was both charming and heartwarming, bringing all the laughs.
I both read the physical and listened to the audiobook format and enjoyed them both!
📖𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆
✍️𝗦𝘂𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗵
🗓️𝟵.𝟭𝟵.𝟮𝟯
💘𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
★★★★
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧
💘a cute opposites attract romcom
🐩accidental dog swap
☀️Grumpy x Sunshine
🐾Jane Austen references
*many thanks to St Martins Press, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy
Michael Bromley, Duke of Woriton, and grumpy eccentric scientist meets sunshine, Elizabeth “Bitsy” during a chance meet cute at Hyde Park. When their dogs get tangled up, they accidentally swap pets.
I love an opposites attract love story, and this featured characters that were so well written, it was both charming and heartwarming, bringing all the laughs.
I both read the physical and listened to the audiobook format and enjoyed them both!
📖𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆
✍️𝗦𝘂𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗵
🗓️𝟵.𝟭𝟵.𝟮𝟯
💘𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
★★★★
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧
💘a cute opposites attract romcom
🐩accidental dog swap
☀️Grumpy x Sunshine
🐾Jane Austen references
*many thanks to St Martins Press, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy
October 27, 2023
What's happened to me. I used to read thought-provoking literature.
I found this too mild and tedious. Also, many distracting historical inaccuracies. The most egregious was that the author didn't bother to consider how much money these characters were throwing around. At one point he gives someone 20 pounds casually and that would have been a year's salary in the Regency period. It's implied it was just enough for some nice food for a bit.
I found this too mild and tedious. Also, many distracting historical inaccuracies. The most egregious was that the author didn't bother to consider how much money these characters were throwing around. At one point he gives someone 20 pounds casually and that would have been a year's salary in the Regency period. It's implied it was just enough for some nice food for a bit.
October 23, 2023
Adorable. I really enjoyed this quick, cute read. I fell in love with the two MC's right away and I loved that it was a clean romance, refreshing to find at times. If you want a good, steamy romance, this isn't the right book for you. There's very, very little in this book but it still was worth the time (for romance genre). Even if you love steamy romance and look for that, you still might love how whimsical it is and how Michael Blumley, Duke of Loriton, and Elizabeth “Bitsy” Dockering meet in the most unusual and funny way.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion, which I have given.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion, which I have given.
September 22, 2023
A dog-napping caper drives the events in this thoroughly enjoyable rom-com.
Michael and Bitsy were the perfect foil for each other. Bitsy liked it very much that Michael took her seriously, as opposed to the somewhat frivolous façade she presented to society. Not that she was unhappy with that role, but she realized that she was more than just a pretty face. And Michael found himself drawn out of his self-imposed hermit-like life.
This book was so much fun. The villain was known almost right from the start, but that just added to the hilarious mishaps all over the place. I also adored the secondary story of Jimmy Bly and Sally and her dogs. They were just too cute for words. And I loved the addition of Michael’s chemistry experiments and his discussions of it with Bitsy.
I can highly recommend this book if you like closed-door historical romance with plenty of humor.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 28, 2023
Every Duke Has His Day was delightful. Regency romances are as ubiquitous as dust bunnies around my house, but this one was fresh, with Elizabeth "Bitsy's," independence and curiosity coming across as natural rather than superimposed to make history more appealing to modern women. And it was funny. I generally hate contrived comedy, but somehow Ms. Enoch pulled it off, and the villains' missteps and slip-ups had me genuinely laughing instead of rolling my eyes. Hero Michael, aka the Duke of Woriton, had my allegiance from the start as he graciously agreed to care for his aunt's poodle even as the idea made him apprehensive. I loved it Every Duke Has His Day, and it's sent me chasing down Suzanne Enoch's backlist. I'm grateful to NetGalley for an early audio book version of this wonderful story.
August 5, 2023
This is a fun and fluffy romance if you are a fellow dog lover! Jaunty and full of hijinx, Every Duke Has His Day is fun to read, and the characters are artfully built to be endearing and charming. It is a unique historical romance that feels more like a modern-day comedy. I would love to see this on the big screen. It is a special book that has you rooting for both the main couple and
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