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pollyssecretlibrary · 4 months

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“Second Duke’s the Charm”, by Kate Bateman

I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

This is the first book in “Her Majesty’s Rebels” series.

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This is a marriage of convenience set in Regency era London and in the country estate property of Justin Thornton, duke of Wansford. Justin is a self made man who got his wealth by doubling the profits of the shipping company he inherited from his father when both of them were living in Canada. He doesn’t want love in his life since he witnessed the deep grief that his mother’s death brought to his father. But as it usually happens in Romance, he is destined to be an English duke after the deaths of several cousins, uncles and his own father. Then he meets a lady at a masquerade, a lady in Scarlet, and he falls in lust with her.

“Scarlet”’s name is actually Tess and she is ironically the dowager duchess of Wansford. When she was only 19 her father forced her to marry the decrepit duke who very kindly died on their wedding night right before consummating their vows. Tess is now an independent woman, she goes to a masquerade and meets a tall dark handsome man named Justin and she decides to have a little adventure. She has a reputation of being a little care free, but the rumors are just that, rumors she spread so nobody would question her. Justin is now the duke and decides that he needs a wife, at least for a while, so given that Tess is already the duchess and that she is his “Scarlet”, he proposes her to a marriage of convenience on equal terms. Of course Justin falls ridiculously in love with her, despite himself. And by ridiculously I really mean that. I recommend you read this book to know how far he went to show Tess that he loves her. Oh, and there’s groveling too. I loved this book so much The passion between them is so hot that it could melt the North Pole. But that’s not everything that this book has to offer. The character development, especially Justin’s, is remarkable, the heroine is fantastic and they are always companions, on equal terms. They complement each other in a way that none of them is above the other or below. There are other subplots and here’s the little problem I found; one of these subplots is resolved off the page in a very convenient way. It felt like the explanations given were insufficient, as it all happened by magic. Overall I had a great time with this book and that’s what matters. It’s a page turner because the writing is so engaging, that’s why I love Kate Bateman so much. For a few hours I had fun and I forgot about my everyday life and struggles, that is priceless.

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ramblingromance · 9 months

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Something in the Heir: Book Review

You know the drill! Here's all my thoughts, feelings, and ramblings on...

Emmeline and William Pershing have enjoyed a perfectly convenient marriage for eight years. Their relationship is a seamless blend of their talents and goals. They’ve settled into separate, well-ordered lives beneath the same roof, and are content to stay that way—or so Emmeline thinks. And if William has secretly longed for a bit more from the woman he adores, he’s managed to be content with her supreme skills as a hostess and planner, which has helped him advance his career. Then when Emmeline’s grandfather, the reclusive Duke of Welshire, summons them both for his birthday celebration and demands they bring their two little angelic children, William is stunned to discover that his very proper wife invented not one, but two heirs to fulfill the agreement for living at Winnover. But surely if Emmeline and William team up and borrow two cherubs to call their own, what could go wrong? Enter George, age 8, and Rose, 5—the two most unruly orphans in Britain. As the insanity unfolds, their careful, professional arrangement takes some surprisingly intimate turns as well. Perhaps it takes a bit of madness to create the perfect happily ever after.

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This novel was fairly unexpected, partly because the cover above was the one I was expecting when I pre-ordered the book, but this is what came in the mail:

I definitely didn't have a problem with this, but again, it wasn't what I was expecting.

Next on the agenda is that it's actually a bit difficult categorizing this as strictly a "romance novel". There's honestly very little romance in it, and this took on more of a Disney Channel Family Comedy sort of feel.

I wouldn't say that I hated this book, or even disliked it, but I just felt sort of...meh about it, I suppose. I love a good found family concept, but Enoch seemed to be juggling too many things in this one, so it was hard to get a good feel for any of the characters. The main couple get sections in the book with their POV's as is expected in a romance novel, but the children do as well, which I actually liked at first... then there is the servants (as well as a tiny secondary couple among them) that get their own little POV's sprinkled throughout as well.... so yeah, a lot of juggling there.

I honestly don't feel like I got to know a single character while reading this novel, and I certainly won't miss them now that it's over. Instead I'll probably forget all about them.

It's a shame, as this was my first Suzanne Enoch novel. I'll definitely give her another chance though, since I'm sure she has some great stories out there!

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Trigger Warnings: Mentions of Death, Child Endangerment,

Heat Level: 0/5

#book review #romance novel #something in the heir #suzanne enoch #regency era #book reviews #romance novels #romancelandia #romance community #historical romance #novel #fiction

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blusaraph · 2 years

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I don’t like exercising — but I will rack up thousands of steps walking around a park at dusk, pretending I’m in a fantasy story while listening to my romance playlist.

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penelopefeatherington · 2 years

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I re-read all of sarah maclean’s books in the last two weeks & here’s how they rank , with heart ratings :

nine rules to break when romancing a rake 💖💖💖💖💖

no good duke goes unpunished 💖💖💖💖💖

a scot in the dark 💖💖💖💖💖

heartbreaker 💖💖💖💖💖

the rogue not taken 💖💖💖💖

one good earl deserves a lover 💖💖💖💖

bombshell 💖💖💖💖

eleven scandals to start to win a duke’s heart 💖💖💖💖

brazen & the beast 💖💖💖

wicked & the wallflower 💖💖💖

a rogue by any other name 💖💖💖

ten ways to be adored when landing a lord 💖💖💖

never judge a lady by her cover 💖💖

day of the duchess 💖💖

daring & the duke 💖💖

#sarah maclean #book review.#kind of #icymi i can't stand a grovel novel lmao #this is a controversial list #romance community #romance novels

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foldingfittedsheets · 9 months

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Two Witches and a Baby

Part One (current) || Part Two

Part One! Part Two!

Two witches are forced to cohabitate in order to raise the baby promised to both of them.

This comic was based on this post. (You can also see my old version on the link if you wanna see how far it's come.)

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#art #my art #comic #lgbtq #sequential art #wlw love #wlw #wlw comic #queer comics #drawing #wlw romance #cute #sapphic #wlw community #do you love the color of the comic #two witches and a baby #morgan and liliana #ffs comic

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rogue-indshadows · 19 days

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Yayyy books and 📚 and 📖

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menacedoll · 3 months

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#mymy #passionate #passion #couple #touch #couple goals #desire #intimacy #romantique #bd/sm community #kisses #intimate #romance #romantic

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sheepgirl3 · 2 months

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About to rearrange and sort my bookshelves! What are your favorite ways to sort your bookshelves?

#books and reading #books and libraries #books #books & libraries #fantasy books #old books #bookshelf #booksbooksbooks #romance books #bookblr #bookworm #tumblr writing community #tumblr polls #random polls #my polls

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pollyssecretlibrary · 3 months

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“A Win-win Situation”, by M. Pamela

I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion To be published Feb14, 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

M. Pamela’s debut novel is a promise rather than a good book. I’ve enjoyed reading it very much for many reasons, but what I’ve liked the most about it is that it shows the potential this writer has. Instead of being one more writer following the same trends many people seems to be obsessed with, M. Pamela builds her own pat. I’ll explain.

This is a marriage of convenience between two people who are attracted to each other from the moment they first meet. Leora was cheated and she found out because she arrived home earlier after being fired from her job. Her best friends take her on a trip to the French Riviera so she can distance herself from that toxic environment and there is where she meets Lucas, the nephew and heir of the hotel owner. Lucas and his younger brother Liam grew up with uncle Antoine and his wife after their parents died when they were little. They are Lebanese and most of their customs are of this culture. This is important because it is the writer’s own heritage and also because it is what makes this book unique. Also one of Leora’s friends, or better said, sisters, is Lebanese too, so Leora is influenced by the culture as well.

I wouldn’t say this is an enemies to lovers story but Leora and Lucas clash at first. They both have strong values and personalities but they are also rational people, that’s why their marriage works well and leans into the friendship area. They clash because the attraction between them is obvious and they reject that feeling, they’ve agreed that they will stay married for a year and then they will go their own ways… but fate has decided they stay together.

What I meant to say about this book not being influenced by book social media trends is that it can be considered a slow burn according to those standards. M. Pamela’s book isn’t full of spice, especially not from the get-go, here, sex is a consequence of love and longing, there’s a lot of romance and yearning in Lucas’ and Leora’s story, they only act on their feelings when they acknowledge those feelings, not before. And I loved that.

The writing is good though not remarkable, still, there’s a lot of potential in it, it just needs a little more polishing, and that will only come with experience, which is in my opinion the best thing that could happen to a debut author; having room for improvement. Actually, the second half of the book is better written than the first, so the reader can see that improvement and hope for more. I believe this is the first book of a series so, I strongly encourage M. Pamela to keep writing.

#Review #Book review #Romance Review #M Pamela #marriage of convenience #forced proximity #slow burn #romance #romance novels #Romancelandia #romance readers #romance community

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ramblingromance · 9 months

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Currently Reading...

Hey, y'all, it's been awhile! I'm actually in the middle of reading a different book at the moment, but had to take a little break from it due to being busy, and also just how heavy it is emotionally.

I went on vacation recently though, and as is tradition (at least for me), I had to bring along a historical romance novel with me.

#novels #books #historical romance #regency era #something in the heir #suzanne enoch #currently reading #romance novel #romance community #romanceblr #booklr

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ce-archerhelke · 7 months

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Dueling books!! Woohoo! Also Elizabeth Hoyt writes a lot of duels fyi

#duels #duels in romance #romance novels #fated mates #romance community #Spotify

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penelopefeatherington · 2 years

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Heartbreaker was heartbreaking and I loved it. The way Sarah expertly switched the H/h dynamic where Adelaide was the brooding heroine with a past and Henry was the one following her. How did you like it?

#sarah maclean #heartbreaker #heartbreaker spoilers /#romance community

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maishaaa · 8 months

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Book Review: Into the Tide - By Laura Pavlov (Cottonwood Cove Series) sweet feel good series

“You’re always going to have people who aren’t happy for your success, but only you control how you respond to it.” Synopsis: She’s my best friend’s little sister. Completely off-limits. But every man has his breaking point. Lila James is my best friend’s little sister and I’ve always looked out for her. She’s five years younger than me, and when she left for college, she was just a…

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#blogger #book community #book review #bookish review #cottoncove series book review #fiction #Into the Tide book review #Laura Pavlov book review #longreads #love #readers community #romance #romance author #romance book #romance book club #romance book review #romance community #romance lovers #wordporn

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bebs-art-gallery · 15 days

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The Lovers by Andu Artist

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manincaffeine · 1 month

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missionary because i cant take my eyes off your pretty face

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naughtynibbles · 3 months

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#romance community #lovers #Comfortable #intimate moments #just the two of them

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