Status Updates From Misadventures with the Duke...

Going for 3 in a row for BINGO!

I got so wrapped up in Jurassic Park that I forgot I was reading this

I kinda don’t understand what happened- he was angry about being targeted, but then suddenly the entire thing is forgotten and he wants to marry her?

“It takes courage to love someone who has hurt you before. The weakness would be bitterness and a cold, unforgiving heart. It is easier to be angry. It takes an unfathomable character to love and forgive. Do not think you are weak for still loving your father, Pippa. Never that. I only see a strength to be admired.”
The honesty in his gaze pierced Pippa deeply. “That is how you see me?”
“Yes.”
“Thank you."

❤

“Do you not know dukes should always win,” he murmured.
She shot him a side eye glance and then back at the small gathering, which avidly watched their interactions.
“Do you want me to allow you to win, Your Grace?”
“Would you?”
She grinned, and the prettiness of it made his heart lurch.
“No. but it is evident everyone expects me to allow you to win.”
“And you take delight in denying their expectations.”

“You are entirely wicked,” she said, recalling the explicit nature of the pictures.
“Will you allow me to kiss you, Miss Cavanaugh?”
She gasped and stared up at him. Yes! But her logical heart said, “I cannot.”
“A pity,” he said with a rueful smile. “It would have been delightful."

↪ this chapter just keeps on giving! 😍