Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare

24 reviews

valeria_gzz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.0

I want to give this 5 stars but it feels like 4 stars. This was awesome. Now I get why Ash is Viggo’s favorite historical romance hero. Also maybe why Ren curses in Shakespeare?? I’ll have to ask Chloe Liese.

I’m not giving this 5 stars because this was great but it’s not FOR me. Ash isn’t the kind of mmc/hero that I gravitate to. I thought the Davina and whole father storyline was really sweet. I have a feeling this is Tessa Dare’s love letter to her father.

This book was funny and I loved the banter between Ash and Emma. Also wwoooaaah very very hot. I’m learning that Tessa Dare books are racy, seductive, sensual, and all the other synonyms for sexy

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Body shaming

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

Moderate: Classism and War

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

nebraskanwriter's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Body shaming, Cursing, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

kenziewol's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Body shaming

Minor: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Vomit

martamae77's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and Pregnancy

Minor: War, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Addiction

coacklebee's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Another silly and light romance novel that I quite enjoyed, even if it reads more like a contemporary than a historical romance. Having already read the third in this series (oops), I knew more about what to expect from Tessa Dare's style and was more willing to put aside my complaints about the characters very un-Regency actions. If you're looking for a true historical romance, this is definitely not it. But I did enjoy my time reading it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Vomit, and War

emfass's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.75

My first Tessa Dare and I am blissfully in love. What a treat. The dialogue especially was *chef's kiss.* I just adored Emma and Ash and their story. 

I zoomed through this audiobook because it was so damn delightful. Mary Jane Wells is SUPERB.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Body shaming, and Ableism

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Vomit

anth's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

This book was funny, self indulgent and satisfying. I love the Duke. The humour is amazing and the banter is A grade. I want to read more from Tessa Dare!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy

Moderate: Medical trauma and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death of parent

jessgj's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I had an absolute blast with this book. One of the best reads I've had this year and one of my favorite romance books, which is saying something because there's some heavy hitters on my list. Great fun, great banter, highly rec

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming and Death of parent

lexa's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

4.0

I judged this book by its cover and I was (mostly) wrong. While it was just as steamy as I expected, it was also funny and charming and heartfelt. Definitely not boring and cringe-worthy. This was both my first historical romance and my first Tessa Dare, and it won't be my last of either. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Body shaming, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent