Reviews

The Duke's Shotgun Wedding by Stacy Reid

max_pink's review against another edition

3.0

This was a fine, quick read. I liked Jocelyn a lot more than Calcyon, who is a dick.

Like not the biggest dick in this genre, but mild alphaholeness is all he's got, really.

The smut in this pretty good. Which isn't a surprise, as it's Stacy Reid.

Anna Parker-Naples was great on audio.

chanelchapters's review

3.0

This is legit the opposite of slow burn - married in one day and banging that night - their relationship is also a little unhinged.
It was ok but not my taste.

daniela_endless_tbr's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/6 
🌶️.5/5.

I loved this story in the beginning but somewhere towards the end it tanked for me. 

talknerdybookblog's review

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• Does have OM drama
– Heroine was expecting to marry the Hero's brother, so she forces the Hero to marry her
• Does have OW drama
– Hero hasn't processed the grief and betrayal he experienced with his mistress, who died a few years before
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Discussion of the Hero's mistress, who committed suicide after the Hero refused to murder her husband
• Discussion of domestic and emotional abuse (experienced by the Hero's mistress by her husband and the Hero's mother)
• Sexism 
• Threat of gun violence
• Parental neglect and abandonment 

Ending:

HEA

jasmyn9's review

5.0

When lady Jocelyn stormed the house of a Duke with a derringer I know I was going to love her. She is probably one of most "modern" historical romance leading ladies I've seen. Not afraid to speak her mind and demand what she wants - she's sometimes surprised to find out she just may get it. Sebastion, the Duke of Calydon, is fascinated with the angry and passionate woman holding a gun on him. So different than the meek little flowers of the ton, he is instantly captivated.

What starts as a very strained and confrontational relationship quickly escalates into one with mutual respect, but with the Duke not willing to share the reasons for some of his decisions, it may just all fall apart around them both. This was a great romance with a lot of fire and passion in both characters. (But Jocelyn really made the book click for me).

*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*

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difficultwomanreads's review

emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

aliciasplendeur's review

4.0

It was too short.

00laura23's review

3.0

The premise was really interesting, but for me this needed to be a full length book. While I understand that the story moves faster because it's shorter, it just felt rushed. I like the characters and was able to relate to them, but wanted more development, or rather over a longer time so that any change would seem more realistic. I did enjoy the read and this author.

alexis_gonzales's review

4.0

I loved the plot! I just wish this was longer

booksnbubbly7's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0