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The Duke's Rules Of Engagement by Jennifer Haymore

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

“That is so 1799.” 

This joyful read is peppered with sweet relationships and interesting historical tidbits.  

Before this book even began I was sold. On page 3 there was a website where you can read trigger warnings for the publisher’s books. This is amazing! Hopefully more publishers take a page from this book (literally lol)
On to the main event! This book is like a chocolate covered strawberry- sweet, decadent, and delicious. The voice of the author was fresh and sweet. Our main couple, Jo and Matthew, are adorable. I spent 80% of the book wondering why Matthew didn’t think of marrying Jo- and then suddenly realized it was due to the abuse he had suffered as a young man. That reveal fixed a big plot hole for me. I did like that Jo understands him enough to know he wouldn’t see her as duchess material. She gets him, and that is a great character dynamic. 
The supporting cast of characters was mostly great. Jo’s mom is a mama bear through and through but she also understands her daughter so well. Matthew’s group of bros were such a nice support to him. I hope to read more about them in books to come! I also hope Jo’s friend Bess gets her story told soon. 
But now we come to the one major thing I did not like. Lilly. Jo’s best friend. She was selfish, not just in her relationship with Jo but with everyone. I hated her boyfriend Charles Cherrington so much that I was hoping he would break up with her or something. I’m on the fence- part of me wants her to have her own book that maybe explains why she’s out here ignoring everyone’s thoughts and feelings, and part of me wants to never ever read about her again. 
Other than the glaring annoyance that is Lilly, the book was good! Jennifer Haymore obviously adores history and that shines through in tons of awesome tidbits. I can’t wait to read more of this series! 
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