Reviews

The Duke Identity by Grace Callaway

juliereadsromance's review

4.0

4-4.5 stars, I would say. I really loved Bennett/Harry. He was sexy AF. I did think that the love portion of this book was stronger in the first half, although the plot definitely picks up in the second half. The insta love started to get hard to believe. Additionally, it was hard sometimes to think of Tessa as a woman and not a girl, which presented some problems for me in terms of imaging them as a couple. But, overall, a great story, nuanced and well written, and lovable characters!

ella_s93's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

digitlchic's review against another edition

4.0

4—

alisonb's review against another edition

4.0

3.5-4 stars

This was an entertaining read. I didn’t really connect with the main characters on a deeper level, yet I enjoyed them mainly throughout the first half of the book. Perhaps some elements of this story were somewhat implausible for the time period, but it was a story that held my interest nonetheless.
I look forward to reading the rest of this series.

madrona's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

bettybumpkins's review against another edition

adventurous emotional

3.0

Too much backstory of other characters for the 1st book in a series. I hadn't read the other books and was like, but what does that have to do with the story?  

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.

raquelinabook's review against another edition

5.0

Actual rating is closer to 4 stars, but it gets 5 because this was SO MUCH FUN TO READ!
It’s been a while since I read the Heart of Enquiry series, but this book reminded me why I like Grace Callaway’s stories so much. Yes, there are a few anachronistic things, but I feel like they don’t take from the story. Yes, some twists are expected. But also: yes, it’s fun going around with Harry and Tessa as they try to discover who’s trying to destroy the order in London’s underworld. I kinda want to go back and reread the other Callaway books I own…

jordan1978's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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? No

3.75

scribe391's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

Set in 1838, thirty-two year old Harry Kent goes under cover as a bodyguard to infiltrate the underworld operation of Bartholomew Black.
Twenty-four year old Tess Todd is Black’s granddaughter and does not want Harry interfering in her life.
When Harry finds out that his chemical experiment was used in an arson, Tessa tags along to help.