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allingoodtime's review
I may go back to this one. I think I just wasn't in the right mood for this story.
max_pink's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3 Stars
Well, things have definitely improved with Callaway for me. I went from actively disliking my previous outing to thinking one was fine.
The Harry Kent is a disgraced scientist turned police officer turned fake bodyguard, and Tessa is his charge. There's some banter, much banging, then an HEA.
What has compelled me through multiple Callaway books is her suspense elements. The crime aspects of her work provide a lot of momentum which carries the read.
But I don't think I'll recall much about these two outside of the fact that he wear glasses and she has a pet ferret.
Shoutout to Marian Hussey for excellent audio narration.
Well, things have definitely improved with Callaway for me. I went from actively disliking my previous outing to thinking one was fine.
The Harry Kent is a disgraced scientist turned police officer turned fake bodyguard, and Tessa is his charge. There's some banter, much banging, then an HEA.
What has compelled me through multiple Callaway books is her suspense elements. The crime aspects of her work provide a lot of momentum which carries the read.
But I don't think I'll recall much about these two outside of the fact that he wear glasses and she has a pet ferret.
Shoutout to Marian Hussey for excellent audio narration.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
difficultwomanreads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-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
4.25
reg349's review against another edition
1.0
Writers style is not for me, too vulgar in the sex scenes and the plot was bland. Mat read the next one but I’ll be looking for another regency romance series.
givemaribooks's review against another edition
3.5
While I enjoyed this book and will continue with this series, I didn’t like how long the secret about Harry’s identity went on. I also found Tessa a bit immature at times. She wanted to be taken seriously and help rule the underworld, but also had zero instincts about people, Harry, lying to her and acted often acted impulsively.
Overall the books is fun. I kept track of all the funny euphemism that were used during the sex scene.
Narrator did a great job.
Overall the books is fun. I kept track of all the funny euphemism that were used during the sex scene.
Narrator did a great job.
smarkies's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
seeaudreyread's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
wellactjoally's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Making a fountain explode so she won’t kiss the other guy. Library hookups. Ferret obsession. The Princess of crime. A policeman. Found family. Revisiting past characters. Climbing out via sheets. Friends in low places.
ang_soko31's review against another edition
3.0
I thought it was good but some parts were unnecessary and the ending is kinda rushed . So much is going on but then it gets wrapped up so conveniently especially the big secret that gets revealed 80% into the book. It was building the whole time for it to be resolved in less then a chapter. I did like the characters though, they were entertaining and cute.
iskanderjonesiv's review against another edition
5.0
Welcome to the *Game of Dukes*, a series that draws from Victorian London's finest drawing rooms and its darkest rookeries. Some dukes are peers of the realm, others lords of London's underworld, but all are relentless in their pursuit of justice, power, and passion. These commanding men will meet their match--in the strong, feisty women who capture their hearts.
**The Duke Identity**
**A Quest for Redemption**
Shattered by betrayal, former scholar Harry Kent has made a new life for himself as a policeman. Sent on a dangerous covert mission, he must protect a clever and wicked beauty who specializes in disguises and mischief. She stands for everything he scorns--and seduces him with every look of her innocent eyes...
**A Desire for Acceptance**
A princess of London's criminal underworld, Tessa Todd wants to defend her family against cutthroat enemies. Her powerful grandfather, however, insists upon keeping her under lock and key. When she is assigned a stoic and damnably handsome new bodyguard, she resists his dominant ways--and a passionate war of wills begins...
**A Love Unexpected**
Thrown together by crisis, Harry and Tessa will test the bounds of desire, loyalty, and trust. On the run from their foes and from their own hearts, they must find salvation in each other--before time runs out.
Length: Full-length novel (Over 95K words or approximately 370 pages)
Heat level: This is a hot historical romance with sizzling love scenes.
*The Duke Identity* is the 1st book in the *Game of Dukes* series, which features hot, sexy romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and intriguing mystery/ adventure. While *The Duke Identity* can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. The chronological order for Grace's series follows below:
The **Game of Dukes** series:
Book 1: The Duke Identity
Book 2: Enter the Duke (December 2018)
The **Heart of Enquiry** (Kent family saga) series:
Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)
Book 1: The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)
Book 2: M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)
Book 3: The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)
Book 4: The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)
Book 5: Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)
Book 6: The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose)
The **Mayhem in Mayfair** series:
Book 1: Her Husband's Harlot (Helena & Nicholas)
Book 2: Her Wanton Wager (Percy & Gavin)
Book 3: Her Protector's Pleasure (Marianne & Ambrose)
Book 4: Her Prodigal Passion (Charity & Paul)
**Chronicles of Abigail Jones** (hot paranormal Victorian gothic romance):
Book 1: Abigail Jones
**About the Author**
National & International Bestselling Author Grace Callaway writes hot historical romances set in the Regency and Victorian eras. Her debut book, Her Husband's Harlot, was a Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® Finalist and a #1 Kindle Regency Bestseller. Her subsequent books have been national bestsellers on Amazon, iBooks, and Barnes & Noble, and she's a finalist for the National Reader's Choice Awards® and the Daphne du Maurier Award® for Excellence in Mystery/ Suspense. Grace loves to write about emotionally compelling characters who find their perfect mate on a journey to HEA that includes laughter, adventure, and lots of steamy passion.
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"You know when a book is so good that you are still reading it at 2 am....This book had it all: drama, laughter and a few tears as well. The **chemistry between Harry and Tessa just sizzled off the pages**....If I could I would give this book **ten stars**, but I'm only allowed to give 5/5 stars." - Boonies123 Book Review
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"There's nothing I love more than reading a beautifully written and unique historical romance! The Duke Identity by Grace Callaway is **easily one of my top reads of 2018**." - Nightingale Reads
*"*I truly love a story set in London's underworld, and to top it all off it has an enemies to lovers trope (which is my favourite). I adored Harry, he is **everything I enjoy seeing in a hero** and Tessa made me laugh so many times....Grace Callaway is a new author to me and I am definitely looking forward to reading more of her books." - 5 stars, Candace, Goodreads reviewer
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"Harry and Tessa have a long road to travel before they realize that they can trust another person with their heart. There are many obstacles and they are not easily overcome but it is worth it in the end. There is so much **mystery, passion, heartbreak and love** that it was **hard to put the book down**. The characters are colorful, there is cheekiness in the story, and you cannot help but love them all." - 5 stars, Angela, Goodreads reviewer
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"I have been waiting for this book for so long and I had very high expectations. I'm happy that The Duke Identity met those expectations and more. This book was so much fun to read. It had a little bit of everything: **steamy romance, strong familial love, compelling mystery, rich setting, adventure, and amazing main and supporting characters**." - 4.5 stars, Lubnaa, Goodreads reviewer
**The Duke Identity**
**A Quest for Redemption**
Shattered by betrayal, former scholar Harry Kent has made a new life for himself as a policeman. Sent on a dangerous covert mission, he must protect a clever and wicked beauty who specializes in disguises and mischief. She stands for everything he scorns--and seduces him with every look of her innocent eyes...
**A Desire for Acceptance**
A princess of London's criminal underworld, Tessa Todd wants to defend her family against cutthroat enemies. Her powerful grandfather, however, insists upon keeping her under lock and key. When she is assigned a stoic and damnably handsome new bodyguard, she resists his dominant ways--and a passionate war of wills begins...
**A Love Unexpected**
Thrown together by crisis, Harry and Tessa will test the bounds of desire, loyalty, and trust. On the run from their foes and from their own hearts, they must find salvation in each other--before time runs out.
Length: Full-length novel (Over 95K words or approximately 370 pages)
Heat level: This is a hot historical romance with sizzling love scenes.
*The Duke Identity* is the 1st book in the *Game of Dukes* series, which features hot, sexy romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and intriguing mystery/ adventure. While *The Duke Identity* can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. The chronological order for Grace's series follows below:
The **Game of Dukes** series:
Book 1: The Duke Identity
Book 2: Enter the Duke (December 2018)
The **Heart of Enquiry** (Kent family saga) series:
Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)
Book 1: The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)
Book 2: M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)
Book 3: The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)
Book 4: The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)
Book 5: Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)
Book 6: The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose)
The **Mayhem in Mayfair** series:
Book 1: Her Husband's Harlot (Helena & Nicholas)
Book 2: Her Wanton Wager (Percy & Gavin)
Book 3: Her Protector's Pleasure (Marianne & Ambrose)
Book 4: Her Prodigal Passion (Charity & Paul)
**Chronicles of Abigail Jones** (hot paranormal Victorian gothic romance):
Book 1: Abigail Jones
**About the Author**
National & International Bestselling Author Grace Callaway writes hot historical romances set in the Regency and Victorian eras. Her debut book, Her Husband's Harlot, was a Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® Finalist and a #1 Kindle Regency Bestseller. Her subsequent books have been national bestsellers on Amazon, iBooks, and Barnes & Noble, and she's a finalist for the National Reader's Choice Awards® and the Daphne du Maurier Award® for Excellence in Mystery/ Suspense. Grace loves to write about emotionally compelling characters who find their perfect mate on a journey to HEA that includes laughter, adventure, and lots of steamy passion.
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"You know when a book is so good that you are still reading it at 2 am....This book had it all: drama, laughter and a few tears as well. The **chemistry between Harry and Tessa just sizzled off the pages**....If I could I would give this book **ten stars**, but I'm only allowed to give 5/5 stars." - Boonies123 Book Review
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"There's nothing I love more than reading a beautifully written and unique historical romance! The Duke Identity by Grace Callaway is **easily one of my top reads of 2018**." - Nightingale Reads
*"*I truly love a story set in London's underworld, and to top it all off it has an enemies to lovers trope (which is my favourite). I adored Harry, he is **everything I enjoy seeing in a hero** and Tessa made me laugh so many times....Grace Callaway is a new author to me and I am definitely looking forward to reading more of her books." - 5 stars, Candace, Goodreads reviewer
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"Harry and Tessa have a long road to travel before they realize that they can trust another person with their heart. There are many obstacles and they are not easily overcome but it is worth it in the end. There is so much **mystery, passion, heartbreak and love** that it was **hard to put the book down**. The characters are colorful, there is cheekiness in the story, and you cannot help but love them all." - 5 stars, Angela, Goodreads reviewer
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"I have been waiting for this book for so long and I had very high expectations. I'm happy that The Duke Identity met those expectations and more. This book was so much fun to read. It had a little bit of everything: **steamy romance, strong familial love, compelling mystery, rich setting, adventure, and amazing main and supporting characters**." - 4.5 stars, Lubnaa, Goodreads reviewer