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jillmlong's review against another edition
2.0
I can’t say I liked this book. The romance was a bit boring. Wyatt became very pompous and entitled after becoming the Duke. His courting skills seemed very lazy. Then there is the whole pedophilia plot that was truly unnecessary and takes away from the hea for me.
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
5.0
I really do enjoy the Turner Terrors.
It was great fun seeing Miles and Emery again. Wyatt surprised me, only in his arrogance in the beginning of the book. Beyond that, this story held little to no surprises for me--which isn't to say that I didn't love it. Because I did. It was utterly delightful to read. I love how very straightforward Meadow was about what she wanted and how unafraid she seemed to seek it out.
It was great fun seeing Miles and Emery again. Wyatt surprised me, only in his arrogance in the beginning of the book. Beyond that, this story held little to no surprises for me--which isn't to say that I didn't love it. Because I did. It was utterly delightful to read. I love how very straightforward Meadow was about what she wanted and how unafraid she seemed to seek it out.
rainelle_barrett's review against another edition
4.0
Deflecting the Duke, by Alexa Aston. At the beginning of the book the intense drama was great. I was really engaged in the story. I found my heart going out to Wyatt. I was happy to see when he was older he was able to rely on old friends. I love how the book reads with a smooth flow to it.
This helps with the pace of the story. I love that the writer placed the age of Meadow at twenty five. That was great. I love that this is a happy ending love story that was filled with so much romance.
This helps with the pace of the story. I love that the writer placed the age of Meadow at twenty five. That was great. I love that this is a happy ending love story that was filled with so much romance.
glo68's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book of a very interesting series, Dukes Done Wrong, that follows the lives of five boys who were unjustly wronged, accused of terrible things they never committed and sent to a sort of correcting school where they met and became fast friends.
The plot of this second book seemed quite simple at the beginning: our main characters, Wyatt and Meadow, want to marry and have children, but they don’t want to find love because they think it will bring too much unwanted complications to their life. They are both looking for a marriage of convenience. It is not to be, of course… The hero and heroine are quite attractive and well characterized, even if I found Wyatt much too arrogant despite his good heart and maybe a little… exaggerated in his ways. Meadow is very naïve in regard to love and passion, very inexperienced, but has a strong character.
But at some point there’s an unexpected turn in the story which makes it even more interesting. Something comes out which could potentially ruin their blossoming love… No spoilers, of course, but it has to do with the strange litographs that Meadows finds at the beginning of the book and which spark a good side story. I look forward to the following books with the stories of the other boys. I think the most interesting one will be that of the Vicar… All in all, four very deserved stars.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The plot of this second book seemed quite simple at the beginning: our main characters, Wyatt and Meadow, want to marry and have children, but they don’t want to find love because they think it will bring too much unwanted complications to their life. They are both looking for a marriage of convenience. It is not to be, of course… The hero and heroine are quite attractive and well characterized, even if I found Wyatt much too arrogant despite his good heart and maybe a little… exaggerated in his ways. Meadow is very naïve in regard to love and passion, very inexperienced, but has a strong character.
But at some point there’s an unexpected turn in the story which makes it even more interesting. Something comes out which could potentially ruin their blossoming love… No spoilers, of course, but it has to do with the strange litographs that Meadows finds at the beginning of the book and which spark a good side story. I look forward to the following books with the stories of the other boys. I think the most interesting one will be that of the Vicar… All in all, four very deserved stars.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
solacelight's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Sexual content, and Trafficking
Moderate: Suicide, Kidnapping, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
Minor: Homophobia, Classism, Animal death, Alcohol, War, Addiction, and Pregnancy
penguiniq's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
The villain was a tad too mustache twisty for me, but fun trash when not centered around him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Trafficking
onebookmore's review against another edition
5.0
Deflecting the Duke follows Wyatt Stanton, a spy-turned-duke, and Meadow Grant, a widow, both of whom want children and are looking for a spouse. Wyatt falls for Meadow pretty quickly and offers for her hand in marriage. However, Meadow wants to be courted, and Wyatt must work to prove that he is the perfect match for her.
Meadow and Wyatt are fantastic protagonists. Well-developed and interesting people who show strength and bravery, both Wyatt and Meadow have tragic pasts. In childhood, Wyatt was accused of burning down a stable, killing two dozen horses, and was abandoned by his family. Meadow was often ignored by her parents and then treated as a possession and something to be collected rather than as a person. However, neither lets their terrible trauma define them. Instead, they fight for their happiness.
Wyatt and Meadow have a fantastic romance! Meadow is a woman who knows what she wants. She didn’t have the option of choosing her first husband, as she was sold to him to pay her father’s gambling debts. So, when Wyatt comes on strong and quickly asks for Meadow’s hand, Meadow turns him down, much to his astonishment. It is rare for someone to say no to a duke, but Meadow wants to weigh her options, and she wants to be sure she is making the right decision.
Meadow and Wyatt both want children, but neither expect a marriage built on love. However, they can’t deny that their feelings for each other are strong. And I love that Wyatt has to work to earn Meadow’s love. It shows Meadow how strongly he really feels about her, and it gives them time to really get to know each other before committing to each other. This makes for a swoon-worthy romance and many delightful (and a few spicy) scenes of courtship. It also takes Wyatt down a few pegs, which is good because for a little bit he let his new title get to his head.
In addition to the romance, Meadow becomes embroiled in a horrible situation involving pornographic pictures collected by her late husband. Meadow faces manipulations, blackmail, kidnapping, potential ruin, and more, which makes her reluctant to commit to Wyatt. She doesn’t want to tarnish his reputation. However, she doesn’t account for Wyatt’s passion for her. An ex-military man, Wyatt proves capable of helping anyone in precarious situations and is intolerant of abuse and threatening behavior.
I also love the friendships, especially the one between the Turner Terrors. The found family trope is one of my favorites, and the bond that these boys, now men, developed is wonderful. The fact that they were all shunned and disowned by their families yet found kindness and acceptance at the school they attended together proves that family isn’t always the people you are bound to by blood. Meadow also develops new friendships and maintains a great friendship with her cousin, which helps her gain confidence and self-assurance.
I’m loving the Dukes Done Wrong series, and though this is the second book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone. However, if you did read the first book, you’ll be pleased to know that the protagonists, Emery and Miles, have pertinent roles in this story as well. Thanks so much to NetGalley, Dragonblade Publishing, and Alexa Aston for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Meadow and Wyatt are fantastic protagonists. Well-developed and interesting people who show strength and bravery, both Wyatt and Meadow have tragic pasts. In childhood, Wyatt was accused of burning down a stable, killing two dozen horses, and was abandoned by his family. Meadow was often ignored by her parents and then treated as a possession and something to be collected rather than as a person. However, neither lets their terrible trauma define them. Instead, they fight for their happiness.
Wyatt and Meadow have a fantastic romance! Meadow is a woman who knows what she wants. She didn’t have the option of choosing her first husband, as she was sold to him to pay her father’s gambling debts. So, when Wyatt comes on strong and quickly asks for Meadow’s hand, Meadow turns him down, much to his astonishment. It is rare for someone to say no to a duke, but Meadow wants to weigh her options, and she wants to be sure she is making the right decision.
Meadow and Wyatt both want children, but neither expect a marriage built on love. However, they can’t deny that their feelings for each other are strong. And I love that Wyatt has to work to earn Meadow’s love. It shows Meadow how strongly he really feels about her, and it gives them time to really get to know each other before committing to each other. This makes for a swoon-worthy romance and many delightful (and a few spicy) scenes of courtship. It also takes Wyatt down a few pegs, which is good because for a little bit he let his new title get to his head.
In addition to the romance, Meadow becomes embroiled in a horrible situation involving pornographic pictures collected by her late husband. Meadow faces manipulations, blackmail, kidnapping, potential ruin, and more, which makes her reluctant to commit to Wyatt. She doesn’t want to tarnish his reputation. However, she doesn’t account for Wyatt’s passion for her. An ex-military man, Wyatt proves capable of helping anyone in precarious situations and is intolerant of abuse and threatening behavior.
I also love the friendships, especially the one between the Turner Terrors. The found family trope is one of my favorites, and the bond that these boys, now men, developed is wonderful. The fact that they were all shunned and disowned by their families yet found kindness and acceptance at the school they attended together proves that family isn’t always the people you are bound to by blood. Meadow also develops new friendships and maintains a great friendship with her cousin, which helps her gain confidence and self-assurance.
I’m loving the Dukes Done Wrong series, and though this is the second book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone. However, if you did read the first book, you’ll be pleased to know that the protagonists, Emery and Miles, have pertinent roles in this story as well. Thanks so much to NetGalley, Dragonblade Publishing, and Alexa Aston for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
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