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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Delightful and enjoyable book. I love Merry and how she is irrepressibly herself. The Duke of Trent learns what he thinks he wants, of course, isn't what he wants at all. They are such good characters together.
This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books
I haven't read an Eloisa James book in a while, but MY AMERICAN DUCHESS reminded me of exactly why I fell in love with her books.
Merry was one of those heroine's I could connect with right away. I imagine if I found myself a wealthy Amerian heiress having a season in 19th century London, I could have been Merry; a woman with virtually no filter who manages to get herself into all sorts of trouble with her inability to navigate the ton and all their rules. It was easy to always be on Merry's side. To want someone to stand by her and let everyone else know that she was utterly perfect just the way she was. She got her white knight in the form of the Duke of Trent. And what a white knight he was.
Trent was likable from the very first meeting between him and Merry. He didn't talk down to her because she was American. He enjoyed her bit of information she liked to extol during conversations. And he found every reason to be in her company, even when he knew it was wrong. Even when he thought he couldn't have her, he still found ways to ensure she was happy. The more we knew of Trent, the harder it was not to fall for him just like Merry.
If you love historical romances, this is absolutely one that should be picked up. The author always manages to create such charming and engaging characters that are easy to love, secondary characters you love to hate and a storyline that sweeps you away to the overcast skies of London or the sweeping country estates of the aristocracy.
I haven't read an Eloisa James book in a while, but MY AMERICAN DUCHESS reminded me of exactly why I fell in love with her books.
Merry was one of those heroine's I could connect with right away. I imagine if I found myself a wealthy Amerian heiress having a season in 19th century London, I could have been Merry; a woman with virtually no filter who manages to get herself into all sorts of trouble with her inability to navigate the ton and all their rules. It was easy to always be on Merry's side. To want someone to stand by her and let everyone else know that she was utterly perfect just the way she was. She got her white knight in the form of the Duke of Trent. And what a white knight he was.
Trent was likable from the very first meeting between him and Merry. He didn't talk down to her because she was American. He enjoyed her bit of information she liked to extol during conversations. And he found every reason to be in her company, even when he knew it was wrong. Even when he thought he couldn't have her, he still found ways to ensure she was happy. The more we knew of Trent, the harder it was not to fall for him just like Merry.
If you love historical romances, this is absolutely one that should be picked up. The author always manages to create such charming and engaging characters that are easy to love, secondary characters you love to hate and a storyline that sweeps you away to the overcast skies of London or the sweeping country estates of the aristocracy.
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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
I've been listening to this in the car on the way home each day. It took me a bit to get used to the narrator and the way she does the male voices in the story. Once I got used to it, the book flowed pretty well. Good enough read and pretty okay for the ride home from work each day.
A bit different than I expected. Not as good as Desperate Duchesses series so far. The little historical and cultural details from the age were wonderful to read and learn about.
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Gave me some new recommendations to read.
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Gave me some new recommendations to read.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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The narration by Kate Reading was superb.
The overall plot was not enjoyable. I liked the heroine Merry, however, the brothers were awful. Trent started as a likable character but turned into an arse after they married. Too much gratuitous sex and Merry’s brief amnesia was silly.
The overall plot was not enjoyable. I liked the heroine Merry, however, the brothers were awful. Trent started as a likable character but turned into an arse after they married. Too much gratuitous sex and Merry’s brief amnesia was silly.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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