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ezzasyuhada's review
3.0
I genuinely enjoyed reading A Duke's Shotgun Wedding as it had the a few main things I enjoyed in historical romance:
- Smut
- Independent woman who knows what she wants and who she wants
The only problem I have with this book is just that the pacing of the book was too fast which made everything felt very instantaneous, very insta-lovey, but it is a novella length book so I am not too sure if its fair to judge it so. But, the book would have definitely been far better had the book been given more time to pace everything out properly.
Overall, still an enjoyable book.
- Smut
- Independent woman who knows what she wants and who she wants
The only problem I have with this book is just that the pacing of the book was too fast which made everything felt very instantaneous, very insta-lovey, but it is a novella length book so I am not too sure if its fair to judge it so. But, the book would have definitely been far better had the book been given more time to pace everything out properly.
Overall, still an enjoyable book.
rainnbooks's review
3.0
A lovely historical romance novella, The Duke’s Shotgun Wedding is book #1 in the Scandalous House of Calydon series by Stacy Reid.
It is a short story, so obviously the forced marriage for convenience to love between the couple does happen fairly quickly. But what was enjoyable was how strong and feisty the heroine Lady Jocelyn was characterized. The initial scene of her walking in with an ultimatum and a pistol aimed at the Duke of Calydon was simply breath-taking.
In fact, this story had immense potential for a whole forced marriage love story but novellas tend to inhibit the detailed storytelling and thus the readers are left with a quick ‘am in love’ theme. Both Sebastian and Jocelyn are endearing characters and I loved how Jocelyn seems to always speak her mind in a forthright manner without any qualms. There’s a sub-plot of Sebastian’s mother which again I thought could have been fleshed out properly but for a novella, Stacy Reid has certainly managed to convey the gist of Sebastian’s never fall in love deal.
It is a short story, so obviously the forced marriage for convenience to love between the couple does happen fairly quickly. But what was enjoyable was how strong and feisty the heroine Lady Jocelyn was characterized. The initial scene of her walking in with an ultimatum and a pistol aimed at the Duke of Calydon was simply breath-taking.
In fact, this story had immense potential for a whole forced marriage love story but novellas tend to inhibit the detailed storytelling and thus the readers are left with a quick ‘am in love’ theme. Both Sebastian and Jocelyn are endearing characters and I loved how Jocelyn seems to always speak her mind in a forthright manner without any qualms. There’s a sub-plot of Sebastian’s mother which again I thought could have been fleshed out properly but for a novella, Stacy Reid has certainly managed to convey the gist of Sebastian’s never fall in love deal.
storytimewithlily's review
2.5
Didn't love it, but I think it just comes with the nature of such a short book (it only has 8 chapters and the audiobook was only 2hrs long). I think I would have liked it more if it was a bit more fleshed out.
Also I didn't love the accents the narrator of the audiobook put on
Also I didn't love the accents the narrator of the audiobook put on
rhaeneystargaryen's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I gave it stars because I finished it but I absolutely hated the Male love interest.
He hated women because of his mom, then didn't change his mind about them at the end?
rani_reeds's review
emotional
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
readclever's review
2.0
Almost but not quite.
I so wanted to love this novella. It started out strong with Lady Jocelyn. In fact, the two stars are solely because of her. The grace, fire, and brazenness. She was a complete, complex character. I wanted to see her more of her in the home, setting it up to feel more cozy and lived in.
Unfortunately, Sebastian had zero redeemable qualities. Misogynistic, cold. The only thing that worked well for me was the desire they felt. That felt natural. But his constant comments and thoughts did little.
I wish I could rate the book higher. Jocelyn deserved someone better, frankly. I didn't buy the romance as much as the heat. Too much in too short a space. And his propensity to make Jocelyn lesser for not being a mind reader was infuriating. Feels like it was written in 2000, not 2014.
Will I read Reid again? Yes. But I'll be pick books written in past couple years. Hopefully with better results.
I so wanted to love this novella. It started out strong with Lady Jocelyn. In fact, the two stars are solely because of her. The grace, fire, and brazenness. She was a complete, complex character. I wanted to see her more of her in the home, setting it up to feel more cozy and lived in.
Unfortunately, Sebastian had zero redeemable qualities. Misogynistic, cold. The only thing that worked well for me was the desire they felt. That felt natural. But his constant comments and thoughts did little.
I wish I could rate the book higher. Jocelyn deserved someone better, frankly. I didn't buy the romance as much as the heat. Too much in too short a space. And his propensity to make Jocelyn lesser for not being a mind reader was infuriating. Feels like it was written in 2000, not 2014.
Will I read Reid again? Yes. But I'll be pick books written in past couple years. Hopefully with better results.
tt222's review
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
cupidities's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse and Suicide