Book Review: Dukes, Actually by Erica Ridley
- Kristen Lewendon
- Oct 22, 2019
- 2 min read
12 Dukes of Christmas Book 5
From a New York Times bestselling author:
The Duke of Azureford isn’t the arrogant, aloof lord his peers perceive him to be. Yes, he’s awkward, but he has a plan to fix it. In order to woo a respectable lady, he must learn how to flirt. The completely inappropriate girl next door would make a perfect instructor, but a terrible duchess. So why can’t he walk away?
Incorrigible hoyden Miss Carole Quincy likes fast carriages, carom billiards, and the beautiful, buttoned-up Duke of Azureford. She’d be delighted to help him out of his shell and into her arms. Who cares if they’re just pretending to flirt? The heady, breath-taking, soul-consuming feeling inside her runaway heart surely can’t be love…
The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. After all, nothing heats up a winter night quite like finding oneself in the arms of a duke!
My Review:
Even though the story has no particular tie to the Christmas season, it still manages to embody all the magic of the holiday. The most capable young woman in all England and the shy socially awkward Duke. On the surface, it doesn’t sound like a match made in heaven, but in the hands of this author that’s exactly what Adam and Carole’s story becomes. As the pair were falling in love with one another, I fell in love with them. I enjoyed reading this story so much and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next in the series. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author through NetGalley.
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