Reviews tagging 'War'

The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare

25 reviews

kamrynkoble's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was funny, steamy, and surprisingly touching in parts! Just what you want from a historical romance. I really enjoyed this one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy

Moderate: Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: War

kkalicky94's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and War

rebecca_arielle's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Body shaming

Minor: Death of parent and War

kuroko's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: War

sienasummerrreads's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Technically I believe this is my first historical romance and I absolutely loved it! It was fun and the banter between Emma and Ash the Duke was fantastic. 

This follows Emma who is a Seamstress and a vicars daughter. The Duke of Ashbury needs a wife and an heir. After seeing Emma standing in front of him in a wedding dress he confirms she will do. He has rules such as don’t talk about his scars, no lights or kissing in intimate moments and falling for each other. Emma is to produce and Heir and that’s it. But Emma has rules to such as have dinner with each other every night. But once he starts to open up Emma can’t stop falling. 

The banter these two had was so fantastic, quirky and swoony. I was laughing so much and when the spice hit I loved it even more. Also I’m a sucker for when a character has past injuries and are open about there insecurities. Emma was so supportive of the Duke due to this and it’s just so cute. I need to read more of Tessa Dare for sure 

If you love: 

🔹A Duke & Seamstress 

🔹In Need Of An Heir 

🔹Historical Vibes 

🔹Witty Banter 

🔹Funny & Quirky Characters 

🔹Great Plot 

🔹Very Good Spice 

Genre/Type: Historical Romance 18+

APK: Audiobook Scribd

Audio Length: 7h 56m 

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5

Spice: 🌶️.5

Tropes or Themes: Marriage Of Convenience, Royals & Historical.

Check Triggers ⚠️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Dysphoria

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and War

mx_virg's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It's a fun and easy read. All in all I enjoyed the main characters and their banter, watching them get under each other's skin. The whole Beast of Mayfair subplot was a hoot. The book was sometimes a bit too much. Too silly. Characters becoming caricatures of themselves. But I still enjoyed it a lot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body shaming and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death of parent and War

iisa's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexism and Pregnancy

Minor: War

elysekimberly's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

     I loved this book really, truly, honestly, earnestly, properly. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and War

haley49's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A cute fun romance that was a worthy introduction to Tessa Dare! I had high expectations but it hit most of them. Had a fair share of both fluff and spice. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Abandonment and Classism

Minor: War

jackbifrost's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: War and Classism

Minor: Drug abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Pregnancy