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wildfaeriecaps's review
5.0
Do I love this one even more than the first book? I DON'T KNOW! They're all just so good! I adore Erica. Everything about her was so relatable to me. She's just *clutches chest* I love her. I will admit that I kept expecting the man she smacked at the inn to show up again, but that's just me. Remy remains a favorite. I would like a book with him, please. Or a novella? Something. Anything. Please and thank you.
readbooks_eatapples's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this character-driven story. I related to the main character in so many ways, which made it a little extra enjoyable. The mystery resolution was actually a surprise for me. I'd read this again. It wasn't a particularly complex plot, but again: character-driven.
rremer's review
3.0
A good romance, I like how once both parties are aware of the plot tension they sort it out immediately and work together to solve it.
ladywithaquill's review
5.0
Combining a botanist heroine with a military hero, The Duke's Suspicion tests historical boundaries and comes out looking like a million dollars! I loved the unique characters, the unpredictable plot, and the engaging setting. There is very little not to like about this book, and if you must pick one thing, then perhaps you can say you don't like how accurate this book appears to be - I know a lot of people would prefer a book that glosses over the facts. However, though I'm not a historian, I loved how the Irish and British conflict was portrayed, and the author never brushed aside the fact that Erica was a very different sort of female from the usual during that time. I never found myself bored, and I was eagerly reading the excerpt for the next book in the series.
Erica Burke's journal is her life, so when she accidentally leaves it at an inn, she abandons the safety of her sister's companionship to retrieve it. In doing so, she becomes separated from the traveling party and takes refuge in what appears to be an abandoned cottage...except it's already occupied by a stern figure of a man who immediately takes control to keep them both safe. Introducing himself as simply Tristan Laurens, they travel to his home for shelter, and upon arrival, Erica discovers he's more than a mere mister - he's a duke! Stranded in his home along with many other guests, they grow closer, even as suspicion over Erica's Irish heritage makes her the prime suspect for being a spy.
Erica was one of the most inspiring characters I have read about this year! I loved her tenacity in pursuing her dream of botany, even though everyone thought it unsuitable for a woman during that time. She didn't much care what other people thought, and she held her own well among the society elites. I also loved the way she handled Viviane (Tristan's sister) and her governess, considering there were many opportunities for her to become frustrated. Tristan was another character I greatly enjoyed! He hardly batted an eye at Erica's botany ambitions, and he even sought ways for her to continue studying while she was at his home. He didn't belittle her, stood up for her among his peers, and generally served as a worthy friend. I loved when they became closer, because this just made their suitability more apparent.
I absolutely cannot wait until the next book! It will follow Erica's brother, and I'm sure it will be entertaining as this one was.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
Erica Burke's journal is her life, so when she accidentally leaves it at an inn, she abandons the safety of her sister's companionship to retrieve it. In doing so, she becomes separated from the traveling party and takes refuge in what appears to be an abandoned cottage...except it's already occupied by a stern figure of a man who immediately takes control to keep them both safe. Introducing himself as simply Tristan Laurens, they travel to his home for shelter, and upon arrival, Erica discovers he's more than a mere mister - he's a duke! Stranded in his home along with many other guests, they grow closer, even as suspicion over Erica's Irish heritage makes her the prime suspect for being a spy.
Erica was one of the most inspiring characters I have read about this year! I loved her tenacity in pursuing her dream of botany, even though everyone thought it unsuitable for a woman during that time. She didn't much care what other people thought, and she held her own well among the society elites. I also loved the way she handled Viviane (Tristan's sister) and her governess, considering there were many opportunities for her to become frustrated. Tristan was another character I greatly enjoyed! He hardly batted an eye at Erica's botany ambitions, and he even sought ways for her to continue studying while she was at his home. He didn't belittle her, stood up for her among his peers, and generally served as a worthy friend. I loved when they became closer, because this just made their suitability more apparent.
I absolutely cannot wait until the next book! It will follow Erica's brother, and I'm sure it will be entertaining as this one was.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
jillmlong's review
2.0
This story was very slow moving and repetitious. Not much happened until halfway through the book. The main character Erica, an Irish girl that gets stranded with a duke, was so boring. Clutching her journal was the main action for the first half of the story. The ending was wrapped up rather quickly and didn't make complete sense.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.
lsneal's review
2.0
Not terribly memorable, with not-terribly believable or real characters. The writing was fine, but didn't really grab me.
melissadeemcdaniel's review
4.0
Erica is a misfit. She enjoys botany more than men, and knows that she will never be a proper lady. Tristan is soldier, and doesn’t want to be sent home to take up the reins of a dukedom that he was never prepared for. Together they manage to smooth off each other’s rough edges and form a very believable and romantic partnership to bring down a spy.
I really enjoyed this Susanna Craig offering, and look forward to more in the Rogues and Rebels series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this Susanna Craig offering, and look forward to more in the Rogues and Rebels series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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