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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Zebra in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Project Duchess is the first book in Jefferies NEWEST series "Duke Dynasty" and I am such a fan for Sabrina Jeffries and she is pretty much an auto-read author since she was one of my very firsts adult authors to pick up. Now lately I never know if a regency will work for me or not but this book was so delicious in every way and I just didn't want to put it down. There was something so sweet and connecting about this story that I gravitated towards and I have no REGRETS in any way because once again this author has delighted me and I am more than happy with that.
In Project Duchess, our story sets off when our hero has come to his family's estate when he hears that his step father has been killed and rushes home. He has had a great distance from his family and mostly that is due to his own actions and decisions and what happened to him when he was young and sent away from his family. Now having lost the only real father he ever really knew he is devastated and regrets that they weren't able to mend fences before he was killed. When he arrives he meets a cousin of one of his step brothers, Beatrice, who is sassy and smart and doesn't hold back with him and he finds her refreshing and wanting her like a breath of fresh air. Beatrice is in training to have her come out under the guidance of Grey's mother. But there is a murder to solve and Beatrice's brother is their primary suspect. Can he get to the truth without compromising the love that is forming between himself and Beatrice? or will that bride be burned unable to be rebuilt?
Project Duchess was a stunning story and I was really captivated by the sweet and fun bantering that these two had whenever they were near to each other but at the same time, there is powerful chemistry that is built between them that really stuns you in all the delightful ways. I truly didn't want to let go of what these two had together. The chemistry that slowly forms between them is powerful from their walks in the woods, to Grey teaching her to dance and the slow passion that forms into burning desire was captivating. I honestly found myself caught in these fiery moments between these two. I had forgotten how well that Sabrina Jeffries crafts these steamy moments between a couple and she did it just right for these two.
The story itself is highly engaging and I was really curious about this murder mystery that is brought into the story and found wonderful balance with the romance itself. It is so intricately placed into the story that we find the ways that these two come together and see what is really going on with her brother Joshua. We also see a delightful connection form between Gwen (Grey's sister) and Joshua and they are book two so I love the little teasers and their book I have a feeling is going to be explosive.
Overall I found Project Duchess to be a truly entertaining and edge of your seat fun....a true pleasure to read and become engaged in!! You can't go wrong with this one here, so grab it up, settle in with a nice cup of tea and embrace this love story bound to curl your toes and leave you with a smile!
Project Duchess is the first book in Jefferies NEWEST series "Duke Dynasty" and I am such a fan for Sabrina Jeffries and she is pretty much an auto-read author since she was one of my very firsts adult authors to pick up. Now lately I never know if a regency will work for me or not but this book was so delicious in every way and I just didn't want to put it down. There was something so sweet and connecting about this story that I gravitated towards and I have no REGRETS in any way because once again this author has delighted me and I am more than happy with that.
Every time you offer to do whatever I wish, you tempt me, Beatrice. So don't offer unless you mean it
In Project Duchess, our story sets off when our hero has come to his family's estate when he hears that his step father has been killed and rushes home. He has had a great distance from his family and mostly that is due to his own actions and decisions and what happened to him when he was young and sent away from his family. Now having lost the only real father he ever really knew he is devastated and regrets that they weren't able to mend fences before he was killed. When he arrives he meets a cousin of one of his step brothers, Beatrice, who is sassy and smart and doesn't hold back with him and he finds her refreshing and wanting her like a breath of fresh air. Beatrice is in training to have her come out under the guidance of Grey's mother. But there is a murder to solve and Beatrice's brother is their primary suspect. Can he get to the truth without compromising the love that is forming between himself and Beatrice? or will that bride be burned unable to be rebuilt?
What I want is to make love to you. What I want is to show you what it feels like to need someone so desperately that nothing else makes sense, that the mere thought of seeing that person makes one's heart race.
Project Duchess was a stunning story and I was really captivated by the sweet and fun bantering that these two had whenever they were near to each other but at the same time, there is powerful chemistry that is built between them that really stuns you in all the delightful ways. I truly didn't want to let go of what these two had together. The chemistry that slowly forms between them is powerful from their walks in the woods, to Grey teaching her to dance and the slow passion that forms into burning desire was captivating. I honestly found myself caught in these fiery moments between these two. I had forgotten how well that Sabrina Jeffries crafts these steamy moments between a couple and she did it just right for these two.
At last he'd found a woman who could not only know him thoroughly, but could accept him for what he was--a man with flaws and fears, but a man still capable of loving.
The story itself is highly engaging and I was really curious about this murder mystery that is brought into the story and found wonderful balance with the romance itself. It is so intricately placed into the story that we find the ways that these two come together and see what is really going on with her brother Joshua. We also see a delightful connection form between Gwen (Grey's sister) and Joshua and they are book two so I love the little teasers and their book I have a feeling is going to be explosive.
Overall I found Project Duchess to be a truly entertaining and edge of your seat fun....a true pleasure to read and become engaged in!! You can't go wrong with this one here, so grab it up, settle in with a nice cup of tea and embrace this love story bound to curl your toes and leave you with a smile!
4.5 stars.
This was definitely worth the wait. It reminded me why I love Sabrina Jeffries' books so much. This book had the perfect combination of humor, steam, and angst. There was also a mystery element, which will carry on to the next book.
I loved how Beatrice spoke her mind and was intelligent. Grey was a bit arrogant and stuffy, but he was also kind, loyal, and knew when he was wrong. I loved the family, too. I also appreciated that misunderstandings didn't last the whole book. My one problem is how long it took for Grey to open up about his past after Beatrice had told him of hers, but that's a minor issue.
Overall, this was really enjoyable, and I had the hardest time putting it down. Now I need the next one!!!
This was definitely worth the wait. It reminded me why I love Sabrina Jeffries' books so much. This book had the perfect combination of humor, steam, and angst. There was also a mystery element, which will carry on to the next book.
I loved how Beatrice spoke her mind and was intelligent. Grey was a bit arrogant and stuffy, but he was also kind, loyal, and knew when he was wrong. I loved the family, too. I also appreciated that misunderstandings didn't last the whole book. My one problem is how long it took for Grey to open up about his past after Beatrice had told him of hers, but that's a minor issue.
Overall, this was really enjoyable, and I had the hardest time putting it down. Now I need the next one!!!
This book features a wacky family, past sexual harassment/abuse, past child abuse, a super sexy dance lesson, and at least 3 dukes (if we just count the living ones). If you're looking for a short, sexy read with a weird punctuation cockblock (listen to our podcast for an explanation if you need one), then you should read Project Duchess. Plus it sets up at least 2 other novels so if you like Sabrina Jeffries you shouldn't miss it.
37-Word Summaries:
Meg: [a la Tim Gunn] As you know in fashion, one day you’re in, and the next you’re out. This Project Duchess will get Beatrice Wolfe ready to be out - in society. Or at least, that’s what Grey wants her to think.
Laine: Keep it in the family. What is it you ask? Suspicion, abuse, marriage, etc. This series is going to be the Hapsburgs without genetic inbreeding. Beatrice and Grey let their guards down around one another. Love ensues.
37-Word Summaries:
Meg: [a la Tim Gunn] As you know in fashion, one day you’re in, and the next you’re out. This Project Duchess will get Beatrice Wolfe ready to be out - in society. Or at least, that’s what Grey wants her to think.
Laine: Keep it in the family. What is it you ask? Suspicion, abuse, marriage, etc. This series is going to be the Hapsburgs without genetic inbreeding. Beatrice and Grey let their guards down around one another. Love ensues.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Since this is beginning a series there were a ton of new characters to get your head around but once I did that I really enjoyed this book. Also notable is the heroine is a tall woman, and also considered a "tomboy" for those romance fans looking for that type of character. Also a TW: inappropriate behavior between an uncle and niece, that was more just gross, but no actual molestation.
Beatrice and her brother Joshua live on the estate of their cousin, Sheridan, who has 1 sibling and 3 half siblings. Sheridan's father dies, and his family comes to go to the funeral. Grey (his half sibling and the oldest son of Lady Lydia) comes to the funeral under duress, but ends up meeting and falling in love with Beatrice. Meanwhile Sheridan thinks someone killed his father, so much of the story is trying to figure out if his father and uncle were killed and if so by whom.
The romance was interesting. Beatrice and Grey both had their own bad childhoods to get over, and the mystery of the deaths went throughout the book, which I enjoyed. I didn't even realize until after I was done that they never did solve the mystery, so I assume that will go through the entire series. I liked the characters and the mystery so I'll definitely keep reading the series.
Beatrice and her brother Joshua live on the estate of their cousin, Sheridan, who has 1 sibling and 3 half siblings. Sheridan's father dies, and his family comes to go to the funeral. Grey (his half sibling and the oldest son of Lady Lydia) comes to the funeral under duress, but ends up meeting and falling in love with Beatrice. Meanwhile Sheridan thinks someone killed his father, so much of the story is trying to figure out if his father and uncle were killed and if so by whom.
The romance was interesting. Beatrice and Grey both had their own bad childhoods to get over, and the mystery of the deaths went throughout the book, which I enjoyed. I didn't even realize until after I was done that they never did solve the mystery, so I assume that will go through the entire series. I liked the characters and the mystery so I'll definitely keep reading the series.
Kindle tells me I've read this, but I don't remember anything about it. Did I mention it has been an absolute hellscape of a year so far?
This is one of my favorite historical romances I've ever read. Beatrice is a caring, strong heroine that made me smile throughout the book with her quick wit and quick mouth. The things they say to each other at times are a little cheesy, and I'd have liked to have them know each other a little longer before they gave in to their mutual attraction, but that wasn't anything that put me off. The murder mystery worked well in between all the romance and sexy times,
All in all, a fun, at times funny, entertaining read that kept me glued to the pages. I can't wait to read more about some of the other characters introduced in this first book.
Spoiler
and even though it isn't resolved in this book, it is well set to keep us entertained in the next one(s).All in all, a fun, at times funny, entertaining read that kept me glued to the pages. I can't wait to read more about some of the other characters introduced in this first book.
This book takes the Regency formula of 1 hot duke + sequels for his brothers, and dares to ask the question, "What if all the brothers were dukes?"
Unfortunately I won't be finding out about the other two dukes, because this was a pretty color-by-numbers plot and I realized pretty quickly that almost all the romance was gonna happen within the family
Unfortunately I won't be finding out about the other two dukes, because this was a pretty color-by-numbers plot and I realized pretty quickly that almost all the romance was gonna happen within the family
Project Duchess was a decent start to a new series. I liked the different branches of Lady Lydia's family (the family tree at the beginning helped) and the relationships between the characters. Grey and Bea were good leads, but it was the family that made the book enjoyable. It also looks like this series will be reminiscent of the Stoneville series with an overarching mystery plot.