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The Rogues' Dynasty #2
A Marquis to Marry
The Marquis is Shocked to Find a Duchess on His Doorstep...
When his noble visitor accuses Raceworth of hiding priceless stolen pearls belonging to her family, no way is he going to handover his grandmother's necklace not even to a lady he find beautiful and intriguing.
Especially When She Turns Out to Be Young and Beautiful
Relentless as she is, Susannah, Duchess of Brookfield, refuses to be intimidated by the Marquis's commanding presence, chiseled good looks, or charming smile, and her immense attraction to him isn't going to stop her either.
But when the pearls disappear, Race and Susannah will have to work together in order to discover they can't live apart.
Praise for Amelia Grey:
"Sweeps readers along at a lively pace in a lusciously spicy romp that is the first in the author's 'The Rogue Dynasty' series." Library Journal
"Great characters, a strong heroine, humor, excitement, and great love scenes I couldn't ask for anything more!" The Romance Studio
"Reading Amelia Grey's novels is like getting an unexpected gift fun surprises from the moment you open the cover until you turn the final page. Treat yourself to a gift today!" Affaire de Coeur
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When his noble visitor accuses Raceworth of hiding priceless stolen pearls belonging to her family, no way is he going to handover his grandmother's necklace not even to a lady he find beautiful and intriguing.
Especially When She Turns Out to Be Young and Beautiful
Relentless as she is, Susannah, Duchess of Brookfield, refuses to be intimidated by the Marquis's commanding presence, chiseled good looks, or charming smile, and her immense attraction to him isn't going to stop her either.
But when the pearls disappear, Race and Susannah will have to work together in order to discover they can't live apart.
Praise for Amelia Grey:
"Sweeps readers along at a lively pace in a lusciously spicy romp that is the first in the author's 'The Rogue Dynasty' series." Library Journal
"Great characters, a strong heroine, humor, excitement, and great love scenes I couldn't ask for anything more!" The Romance Studio
"Reading Amelia Grey's novels is like getting an unexpected gift fun surprises from the moment you open the cover until you turn the final page. Treat yourself to a gift today!" Affaire de Coeur
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347 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2009
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About the author
Amelia Grey
35 books856 followersAmelia Grey (aka Gloria Dale Skinner) grew up in a small town in the Florida Panhandle. She has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for over twenty-five years. She has lived in Alabama, Connecticut, New Hampshire and now lives in Florida.
Amelia has won the coveted Romantic Times award for Love and Laughter, the prestigious Maggie award for best historical and Affaire de Coeur's best American historical award. She has been a finalist for the Golden Heart and the Holt Medallion awards which are given by Romance Writers of America and numerous other awards. Her books have been sold to many countries in Europe, Russia and China.
Amelia likes flowers, candlelight, sweet smiles, gentle laughter and sunshine.
Amelia has won the coveted Romantic Times award for Love and Laughter, the prestigious Maggie award for best historical and Affaire de Coeur's best American historical award. She has been a finalist for the Golden Heart and the Holt Medallion awards which are given by Romance Writers of America and numerous other awards. Her books have been sold to many countries in Europe, Russia and China.
Amelia likes flowers, candlelight, sweet smiles, gentle laughter and sunshine.
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January 11, 2023
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Introduction
This was such an interesting story that we have here. I absolutely had a fun time with this and was such a fun interlude of a book to read. I had a fun time with the level of angst that was implemented and the play by play between the characters. The aspects of the "pearls" was an interesting set up though. I did enjoy the writing style of this one and I think Amelia Grey can be a solid author to read that is for sure. But also nothing super significant, just an enjoyable story to relax with. I did like that this one didn't seem to have much in modernisms in it, probably because its a older book being republished? But if you love some fun regency romance, then I definitely recommend this one.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Alex, Marqui of Raceworth (Race)
-Aristocrat
-Marquess
-Rake
-Known for his "charm"
-Defender of "family"
The Heroine: Duchess of Brookfield
-Dowager Duchess
-Widow
-Opinionated
-Loves the country living lifestyle
Summary
This story sets of with Race and his cousin enjoying a card party at their home, when they hear of a Dowager Duchess that demands to talk with Race. When Race meets her, he doesn't expect her to be so young or beautiful. But when she demands that she gives his late grandmother's pearls to her, he refuses her. Susannah knows that the pearls belong to their family and she is determined to get them back no matter what it takes. But as Race and Susannah battle their wits out, a slow courtship begins to develop between them. But soon they will have to work together to get to the bottom of the secrets behind the pearls and if love is enough in the dare courtship that is building...
My Outlook
I really had a fun time with this one, and the bantering between them was quite a fun time. I won't say that this was my favorite historical or anything, but it was a comfortable book to just melt into and enjoy. There was some fun elements to the story that was really intriguing and really had my attention at different points. I really was drawn in mostly by the family connection with the hero and his cousins. I am definitely eager to be able to read their books. The romance itself was alright, it didn't make much of an impression on me if I am being honest. I like a pining hero but the heroine just didn't impress me at all. I didn't quite understand her side in the relationship that much. The impression that is portrayed is the hero doing all the work in it and not much being given in return.
Overall View
I found Only A Duchess Would Dare to be an intriguing story that had some solid bantering and delightful scenes that will fascinate the reader from beginning to end.
Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 3/5
World Building:3/5
Cover:4/5
Hero: 4/5
Heroine: 3/5
Steam: 3/5
Heart & Feels:3/5
Ending:3/5
Overall View: 3.5/5
February 27, 2015
After being disappointed by the first book in this trilogy, I decided to give this author one last chance. Unfortunately, despite being slightly better than its predecessor, I had more or less what I was already dreading: dull characters, inconsistent plot and a villain who had a blinking neon-sign on the forehead from the first appearance on scene. And once again I got the feeling the only reason these two people have fallen in love was as per the contract.
Arianna Sweet travels back to England from India to track down the killer of her botanist father who was working on a revolutionary chemical formula that might cure consumption. Looking for one of her father's old acquaintances, without knowing the elderly lady instead passed away few years before, she ends up at the grandson's threshold, the Earl of Morgandale, who is peacefully waiting for a paid mistress (that's a hero of mine!) and at first thinks the heroine to be said woman.
Arianna is 27, but acts childishly most of the time: just because Morgan is upset that she's not who he was eagerly expecting (ha, ha!) and is then forced to give hospitality to a total stranger for several days, she assumes he has a bad personality and he's not to be trusted with the truth. And that's the only reason she keeps hiding fundamental facts from him even if that attitude could put her in danger. But while disliking him and distrusting him she inexplicably falls in love with him.
Morgan doesn't want to marry, never ever, but he loves the way she smells and the way she suddenly, without a reason why with chilly weather, wears scandalous saris alone in her room (but leaving the window wide open for the entire world to see). So he can't have her because she's innocent and he doesn't want to marry, never ever, but he wants her, so he might have her, but she's an innocent and he doesn't want to marry, never ever, so he can't have her, but he wants her... you get the eye rolling idea...
Even the solving of the mystery around the father's murder, that could have been a thumb up, falls flat at the end because you've already guessed who's behind everything and why: there's no investigation, no tension, it seems the murder was just a plot device to make the heroine go looking for the hero's residence.
The writing was smooth and showed some kind of wit and the plot in its core was interesting if only it had been developed in a different way, but it was not enough to make this book an engaging and recommendable read for me.
Arianna Sweet travels back to England from India to track down the killer of her botanist father who was working on a revolutionary chemical formula that might cure consumption. Looking for one of her father's old acquaintances, without knowing the elderly lady instead passed away few years before, she ends up at the grandson's threshold, the Earl of Morgandale, who is peacefully waiting for a paid mistress (that's a hero of mine!) and at first thinks the heroine to be said woman.
Arianna is 27, but acts childishly most of the time: just because Morgan is upset that she's not who he was eagerly expecting (ha, ha!) and is then forced to give hospitality to a total stranger for several days, she assumes he has a bad personality and he's not to be trusted with the truth. And that's the only reason she keeps hiding fundamental facts from him even if that attitude could put her in danger. But while disliking him and distrusting him she inexplicably falls in love with him.
Morgan doesn't want to marry, never ever, but he loves the way she smells and the way she suddenly, without a reason why with chilly weather, wears scandalous saris alone in her room (but leaving the window wide open for the entire world to see). So he can't have her because she's innocent and he doesn't want to marry, never ever, but he wants her, so he might have her, but she's an innocent and he doesn't want to marry, never ever, so he can't have her, but he wants her... you get the eye rolling idea...
Even the solving of the mystery around the father's murder, that could have been a thumb up, falls flat at the end because you've already guessed who's behind everything and why: there's no investigation, no tension, it seems the murder was just a plot device to make the heroine go looking for the hero's residence.
The writing was smooth and showed some kind of wit and the plot in its core was interesting if only it had been developed in a different way, but it was not enough to make this book an engaging and recommendable read for me.
October 16, 2022
The stories are moving along. This is the 2nd book and the narrative seamlessly flows from the end of the previous story to the beginning of this one.
I highly recommend (having now read #3) that this series is read in order.
This was the funniest of the 3 books. A few chuckles/smiles.
More good chemistry b/w Susannah & Race.
Again, probably 50 pgs too long. The story drags a bit in the middle.
I highly recommend (having now read #3) that this series is read in order.
This was the funniest of the 3 books. A few chuckles/smiles.
More good chemistry b/w Susannah & Race.
Again, probably 50 pgs too long. The story drags a bit in the middle.
April 24, 2021
DNF. Life’s too short. Terrible.
August 15, 2018
This is a re read for me. On my second thoughts I have taken a star away. The only good parts of the book was the secondary character Sir Randolph Gibson/Gibby and his boxing match with Mr. Prattle. I fell in love with this character and how to see him more in the next book.
I think the whole Talbot pearl necklace wasn't interesting. As far as the heroine goes I like her but she made me sad for 12 years of her life seemed wasted. Ruined at 18 but not really ruined and then forced to Marry a Duke which doesn't make much sense. I most admit I don't like widow stories. I am a widow and I don't want to marry again. So that might have some reason why I didn't like the story. I just sick of the 30 year old widows and the spinster storyline. Bk 1 Duke To Die for was a much better upbeat storyline. I loved Blake and Henrietta's Story they were the Perfect H/H.
I think the whole Talbot pearl necklace wasn't interesting. As far as the heroine goes I like her but she made me sad for 12 years of her life seemed wasted. Ruined at 18 but not really ruined and then forced to Marry a Duke which doesn't make much sense. I most admit I don't like widow stories. I am a widow and I don't want to marry again. So that might have some reason why I didn't like the story. I just sick of the 30 year old widows and the spinster storyline. Bk 1 Duke To Die for was a much better upbeat storyline. I loved Blake and Henrietta's Story they were the Perfect H/H.
September 27, 2009
Susannah demands Race return the priceless pearls that were stolen from her family years ago. But Race won't budge. There's no way he's handing over his Grandmother's pearl necklace to anyone...
A Marquis to Marry was full of intrigue, suspense and a wonderful romance. On first meeting Susannah and Race detest each other - but also are very attracted to on another, that always makes for a good story. Ms. Grey is a wonderful storyteller. This the second book in The Rogue's Dynasty series. It's the only one it the series I've read but, as far as I can tell it can be read as a stand alone.
A Marquis to Marry was full of intrigue, suspense and a wonderful romance. On first meeting Susannah and Race detest each other - but also are very attracted to on another, that always makes for a good story. Ms. Grey is a wonderful storyteller. This the second book in The Rogue's Dynasty series. It's the only one it the series I've read but, as far as I can tell it can be read as a stand alone.
May 17, 2011
I decided to give this one a chance since the first book in the series, A Duke to Die For, was promising. However, I couldn't even finish this book. Once I got to the middle I skipped to the end and didn't feel like I missed anything. Fairly predictable and the characters were not very interesting.
April 25, 2024
I know this book has some negative ratings, but I personally thought it was really cute. I liked the simplicity of the beginning : Susannah wants to get her family’s pearls back from the Maquis of Raceworth. They both heckle over the pearls but the tension between them will eventually give way to love and romance.
I thought that the natural progression of their relationship and their unconventional backgrounds made them compelling love interests. She, a dowager duchess, almost ruined 12 years prior by a man of little consequence, and she is now confident in herself and very much aware of what sex is and how she desperately missed out by not having a real love connection in her marriage to the Duke before his death. He is a bit of a spoiled, charming, over confident Marquis with overbearing brothers.
The unlikely pair form an attachment as the season progresses because Susannah wants him to give back the pearls but she ends up falling in love with him. I also thought the sex scenes were timed well, and the interwoven moments of intrigue and mystery from the other interested parties of the pearls, like captain spyglass and the antiquities dealer also added a layer of interest to the story. I liked the ending too, where they don’t have to decide who gets the pearls because they will marry instead was incredibly cute !
I thought that the natural progression of their relationship and their unconventional backgrounds made them compelling love interests. She, a dowager duchess, almost ruined 12 years prior by a man of little consequence, and she is now confident in herself and very much aware of what sex is and how she desperately missed out by not having a real love connection in her marriage to the Duke before his death. He is a bit of a spoiled, charming, over confident Marquis with overbearing brothers.
The unlikely pair form an attachment as the season progresses because Susannah wants him to give back the pearls but she ends up falling in love with him. I also thought the sex scenes were timed well, and the interwoven moments of intrigue and mystery from the other interested parties of the pearls, like captain spyglass and the antiquities dealer also added a layer of interest to the story. I liked the ending too, where they don’t have to decide who gets the pearls because they will marry instead was incredibly cute !
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 11, 2018
Alexander Raceworth (Race) inherited the famous Talbot pearls from his grandmother. He was surprised when he was visited by the Dowager Duchess of Blooming and heard her say the pearls were stolen from her family and she wanted them back. Race told her they were his and he was not giving them up. After a night spent with Susannah, Race came home to find the pearls had been stolen. He blamed her but soon realized he was wrong. Was the thief the infamous Captain Spyglass known for his love of pearls? Or was it Mr. Winston who was obtaining jewels on behalf of Prinny? Or was it Mr. Smith, an antiques dealer who had shown interest in the pearls?
January 22, 2018
Nice story. The heroine is a young widowed duchess who has come to Town to reclaim the pearls stolen long ago from her family. The hero is the marquis who is currently in possession of the pearls. They are immediately attracted to each other, but distrustful because of the competing claims to the pearls. It's a light, fluffy story, with a subplot about a duel with fisticuffs. Nobody is ever in real danger and the only harm done is to feelings. Though the duel does result in a couple of black eyes. I thought the ending was a little abrupt, but over all, it was a good story. I liked it.
January 28, 2021
a lot far fetched, steamy more than plot though characters well described
fairly boring but still better than the news that the republicans didn't mind the storming of our capitol and were complicit
the chesterfield axioms became pretentious, grey should write a book about Lady Elder
even in the small paragraphs that we learn about her and four husbands seems far more interesting than the mystery about the pearls
bright spot is Grey did try to research the actual Talbot stolen pearls
can you imagine five strands of 32 inches?
fairly boring but still better than the news that the republicans didn't mind the storming of our capitol and were complicit
the chesterfield axioms became pretentious, grey should write a book about Lady Elder
even in the small paragraphs that we learn about her and four husbands seems far more interesting than the mystery about the pearls
bright spot is Grey did try to research the actual Talbot stolen pearls
can you imagine five strands of 32 inches?
February 22, 2024
I found the writing style to be annoying and pandering. The quotes at the beginning of chapters and the constant references to Chesterfield in the story were irritating and distracting rather than adding to the story.
Neither the hero nor the heroine had any unique elements to their personalities- both were bland and uncompelling. The mystery of the pearls that was central to the plot was not even interesting enough to be called absurd, and the end was wrapped up in a page.
Definitely no need to revisit this author.
Neither the hero nor the heroine had any unique elements to their personalities- both were bland and uncompelling. The mystery of the pearls that was central to the plot was not even interesting enough to be called absurd, and the end was wrapped up in a page.
Definitely no need to revisit this author.
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February 19, 2022While the title is new, I had read "A Marquis To Marry" before. I must say I really enjoyed reading it again. The story of Race and Susannah was as much fun this time as it was the first time. The characters are adults, they enjoy the dance they do with each other, and was a hoot to read.
I love everything Amelia Grey writes, even when the title changes. I hope to read something new from her soon!
I love everything Amelia Grey writes, even when the title changes. I hope to read something new from her soon!
February 13, 2020
This book was fantastic. Although the ending could have been a bit longer. The start of the book was longer than the ending which doesn't normally happen but overall, the book was well written. This book had you on the edge of your seat at all times that that is what makes this book so much fun to read.
December 6, 2020
I can't believe I bought this book again!! I really hate when they re-release a book with a new title. The description sounded familiar but I couldn't be sure as I have hundreds of books. Very rarely do I re-read them. I will strive to do more research before I buy a book again from this author or this publishing company. Why do they do this?
August 11, 2023
No epilogue spoiler ahead
There is a HEA but it is so quick it leaves you so wondering what the heck happened. I feel the author just got sick and tired of writing this book and ended it quickly. Will you marry, yes I will. The end. I won't waste time on the next book in the series. I don't know why all authors don't realize the reader wants an epilogue.
There is a HEA but it is so quick it leaves you so wondering what the heck happened. I feel the author just got sick and tired of writing this book and ended it quickly. Will you marry, yes I will. The end. I won't waste time on the next book in the series. I don't know why all authors don't realize the reader wants an epilogue.
July 6, 2020
Nice, read at least once. Strong characters, good storyline, well placed humour. I feel sorry for the companion though, she deserved a happy ending also. Maybe there is some mention of her in the next books.
January 7, 2021
A little mystery, a little suspicion and a veiled accusation does not make instant friends but makes a great romantic story.
June 16, 2021
Great story! The characters and plot was well thought out. I really liked the way the characters were introduced and the actions of the main characters. It was very romantic and had a surprising end.
August 13, 2021
Much better than the first book! And it had the added mystery of the missing pearls, I like!
couldnt-finish
September 20, 2021Ah, it was actually published in 2009. How my tastes have changed since then.
December 2, 2022
Good read
Book 2 is funny, sexy, romantic, and has mystery and intrigue. The characters are well rounded and creative. Highly recommend.
Book 2 is funny, sexy, romantic, and has mystery and intrigue. The characters are well rounded and creative. Highly recommend.
January 31, 2023
Alexander Mitchell is the fourth marquis of Raceworth, when is approached by Susanna: the Duchess of Brookfield regarding the Talbot pearls.
The plot is somewhat slow.
The plot is somewhat slow.
April 16, 2023
loved it! the mystery with the pearls added a layer beyond the romance and Race is the infuriating man we all want
July 7, 2023
This book was re-titled Only A Duchess Would Dare. Goodreads needs to update to the correct title.
January 23, 2025
⛔️(in notes)
January 23, 2025
Interesting reveal of who stole the pearls.
December 10, 2020
Very disappointed. I usually love this author and her books, but not so much this one. I originally gave this three stars, but as I started thinking about what I wanted to say, I realized that it wasn't really worth the 3. The characters only walk thru the book, spouting lines. I got no sense of "feeling" from either of the 2 main (H/h). I'm also rather sick of Lord Chesterfield's wise words we're forced to read at the beginning of each chapter. It was fun for a while in the first book, but enough already!
December 14, 2009
I enjoyed this book! I really, really enjoyed it. I’ve become quite jaded about many historical romances thinking that there is way too much same old, same old. I actually surprised myself when I picked this one up to read as I’ve been rather vocal at times on my annoyance with all the Dukes and Earls and Marquis’ etc. But this one was a very delightful surprise.
Race is a very charming very likeable hero. No tortured hero is Race. He is hosting a card party when he is notified there is a Dowager Duchess waiting to see him. Figuring she must be on the older side, he has her wait until he’s ready. Much to his surprise, the Dowager Duchess is in fact a beautiful young woman around his own age. He is immediately attracted to her, even though she is claiming an expensive set of pearls he inherited from his grandmother in fact, was stolen from her family.
And for her part, Susannah is a very likeable heroine. Forced to marry a much older man when she was found in a compromising position, she was one of those widowed heroines. But unlike the ones that drive us crazy, she wasn’t a virgin widow. And while she didn’t love her late husband, she did respect him and while their love life wasn’t the most exciting, she didn’t have negative feelings towards sex. I found this quite refreshing. And even more so, she was on good terms with her step son and his family.
Her goal in traveling to London was to retrieve the pearl necklace. But when she meets Race, she finds herself as attracted to him as he is to her.
Despite their dispute on the necklace, things go swimmingly well between these two until the necklace is stolen and Race accuses Susannah of being in cahoots with the thief which understandably puts a crimp in their growing relationship.
What really impressed me about this book is there were a number of places where the author could have gone in a direction guaranteed to drive readers crazy with the ‘big misunderstanding’ but instead the author had the characters acting in a mature, intelligent way. For example, when wrongfully accused, Susannah is upset, but at the same time realizes how Race could have come to the conclusion he did. So while there was a rift, it wasn’t insurmountable due to Susannah’s understanding nature. And Race realizes he blew it and why and is ready to make amends.
In a book where so many things could have gone off rail, the author took the story in a direction I really appreciated. As a result, I really give Ms. Grey high marks in this regard.
There was also a secondary story that I found quite amusing. A good friend of the hero somehow manages to get himself challenged to a duel and he chooses fisticuffs. The whole storyline of Race and his cousins trying to talk their friend out of this ‘foolishness’ is hilarious. And again the way the writer resolves this dilemma gets a thumbs up.
Race is a very charming very likeable hero. No tortured hero is Race. He is hosting a card party when he is notified there is a Dowager Duchess waiting to see him. Figuring she must be on the older side, he has her wait until he’s ready. Much to his surprise, the Dowager Duchess is in fact a beautiful young woman around his own age. He is immediately attracted to her, even though she is claiming an expensive set of pearls he inherited from his grandmother in fact, was stolen from her family.
And for her part, Susannah is a very likeable heroine. Forced to marry a much older man when she was found in a compromising position, she was one of those widowed heroines. But unlike the ones that drive us crazy, she wasn’t a virgin widow. And while she didn’t love her late husband, she did respect him and while their love life wasn’t the most exciting, she didn’t have negative feelings towards sex. I found this quite refreshing. And even more so, she was on good terms with her step son and his family.
Her goal in traveling to London was to retrieve the pearl necklace. But when she meets Race, she finds herself as attracted to him as he is to her.
Despite their dispute on the necklace, things go swimmingly well between these two until the necklace is stolen and Race accuses Susannah of being in cahoots with the thief which understandably puts a crimp in their growing relationship.
What really impressed me about this book is there were a number of places where the author could have gone in a direction guaranteed to drive readers crazy with the ‘big misunderstanding’ but instead the author had the characters acting in a mature, intelligent way. For example, when wrongfully accused, Susannah is upset, but at the same time realizes how Race could have come to the conclusion he did. So while there was a rift, it wasn’t insurmountable due to Susannah’s understanding nature. And Race realizes he blew it and why and is ready to make amends.
In a book where so many things could have gone off rail, the author took the story in a direction I really appreciated. As a result, I really give Ms. Grey high marks in this regard.
There was also a secondary story that I found quite amusing. A good friend of the hero somehow manages to get himself challenged to a duel and he chooses fisticuffs. The whole storyline of Race and his cousins trying to talk their friend out of this ‘foolishness’ is hilarious. And again the way the writer resolves this dilemma gets a thumbs up.
February 20, 2010
Another sweet book by Grey. Light, but still with some suspense in it. This one is about Alexander, known as Race, the marquis of the 3 cousins. You don't have to read the first book to be able to read this since the cousins are finding love one by one. But of course the first couple is in this and I do prefer to read in order.
Race is like he always have been. Flirting and having fun. Then a woman shows up, a dowager duchess in his own age and she accuses him of being the owner of stolen pearls. Of course the refuses to listen. But Susannah wants those pearls and she does not give up. Then they are stolen.
Race, oh I like Race better than the duke in the last book. Yes so I have already forgotten his name, hehe. Nah he was good too, but Race was nice. Perhaps I will like the last cousin even better. Susannah was sweet and I liked her. She did not give up. But I did have one problem with her and that was with her marriage, is she was so ruined, then how could they get a duke to marry her? Well that is just my own thoughts, like the thoughts I have regarding sex in these kinds of books. But here I didn't have a problem with it, I mean she wasn't a virgin, she could have a fling. What else I like about her, was that she was 30. She had been married, she wasn't feeling all icky about sex and stuff. Even though her husband had been much older and it had been only a duty. But she isn't feeling bad about it. It is just like it happened to be. And now of course she wants some passion.
Yes of course these two start to fall for each other, we don't have to be brain surgeons to figure that out. But oh no, rocky start. Race being an idiot, Susannah being something. And I am wondering about that HEA. How is she gonna pull it off? Well, don't look at me, I am not telling you. You have to read to find out.
The "suspense" part comes from the hunt for the pearls, first on their own and then together. And she surprises me. I do like that.
This was a light and nice book. Some romance, some pearl hunting, fun characters. Like meeting Lord Snellingly again. And by now I feel bad for the bad poet. I kind of wish he would get a book if his own and meet a nice girl. There is a pirate, and some other shady figures. And of course Gibby, who is getting in trouble again. Oh I hope he finds a woman too.
I liked this one better than book 1, I enjoyed book one, but yes Race, duh. I like the quotes that start each chapter, and that they refer to him all the time. As for their dead grandmother, I wish I could read about her too.
A review of book 3 will come early April. I am also having Amelia Grey over then so that will be fun.
Blodeuedd's Cover Corner. I like this, but then I do like to see faces.
Reason for reading: My own copy.
Final thoughts: Nice historical romance.
Race is like he always have been. Flirting and having fun. Then a woman shows up, a dowager duchess in his own age and she accuses him of being the owner of stolen pearls. Of course the refuses to listen. But Susannah wants those pearls and she does not give up. Then they are stolen.
Race, oh I like Race better than the duke in the last book. Yes so I have already forgotten his name, hehe. Nah he was good too, but Race was nice. Perhaps I will like the last cousin even better. Susannah was sweet and I liked her. She did not give up. But I did have one problem with her and that was with her marriage, is she was so ruined, then how could they get a duke to marry her? Well that is just my own thoughts, like the thoughts I have regarding sex in these kinds of books. But here I didn't have a problem with it, I mean she wasn't a virgin, she could have a fling. What else I like about her, was that she was 30. She had been married, she wasn't feeling all icky about sex and stuff. Even though her husband had been much older and it had been only a duty. But she isn't feeling bad about it. It is just like it happened to be. And now of course she wants some passion.
Yes of course these two start to fall for each other, we don't have to be brain surgeons to figure that out. But oh no, rocky start. Race being an idiot, Susannah being something. And I am wondering about that HEA. How is she gonna pull it off? Well, don't look at me, I am not telling you. You have to read to find out.
The "suspense" part comes from the hunt for the pearls, first on their own and then together. And she surprises me. I do like that.
This was a light and nice book. Some romance, some pearl hunting, fun characters. Like meeting Lord Snellingly again. And by now I feel bad for the bad poet. I kind of wish he would get a book if his own and meet a nice girl. There is a pirate, and some other shady figures. And of course Gibby, who is getting in trouble again. Oh I hope he finds a woman too.
I liked this one better than book 1, I enjoyed book one, but yes Race, duh. I like the quotes that start each chapter, and that they refer to him all the time. As for their dead grandmother, I wish I could read about her too.
A review of book 3 will come early April. I am also having Amelia Grey over then so that will be fun.
Blodeuedd's Cover Corner. I like this, but then I do like to see faces.
Reason for reading: My own copy.
Final thoughts: Nice historical romance.
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