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lyndseeh's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
amym84's review
4.0
I loved the idea of these two people on seemingly different sides finding their common ground in their love for each other.
andrea_author's review
5.0
Five years ago, Edward broke Fiona's heart. But after she's arrested on false charges, he's the only one she knows who can help her. He's a duke, after all, even if she's not duchess material. She's a chemist and an entrepreneur. Scandal would ruin her chances of bringing her product to market. But what will it cost her to place her fate in the hands of a man she once loved?
This is a gritty novel with a tense plot and strong characters. Edward is principled and Fiona fierce—sometimes to the point of foolishness on both their parts. If you like Cinderella stories, this one is a good choice.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This is a gritty novel with a tense plot and strong characters. Edward is principled and Fiona fierce—sometimes to the point of foolishness on both their parts. If you like Cinderella stories, this one is a good choice.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
wildfaeriecaps's review
5.0
This book was so wonderfully surprising. The plot exceeded my expectations. I love how political it got and how invested I was by the very end. Fi was the best. To avoid spoilers I'm not going to say too much but the steps she takes to realize her dreams...loved it. So much. Especially her interactions with William. (aside: I have some gripes about how things played out in the end with William and desperately hope he gets his own book)
Ed was fantastic. On the surface he was just...the worst. Insufferable and arrogant and stereotypical. And then underneath you got to see all the ways his circumstance shaped him and it truly humanized his actions and reactions--even if I did want to shake him on more than several occasions.
Again, I find that I'm adding another name to my "read everything by this author forever" list.
Ed was fantastic. On the surface he was just...the worst. Insufferable and arrogant and stereotypical. And then underneath you got to see all the ways his circumstance shaped him and it truly humanized his actions and reactions--even if I did want to shake him on more than several occasions.
Again, I find that I'm adding another name to my "read everything by this author forever" list.
dukefn99's review
4.0
Read my whole review at https://novelsalive.com/2022/01/12/4-star-review-how-to-deceive-a-duke-by-samara-parish/
glo68's review
5.0
Fiona McTavish is bold, smart and fiercely independent. She wants to sell her invention and live her life without any interference. Never again will she trust a man with her heart after Edward’s betrayal, but maybe she has to trust him with her freedom…
When Fiona, the woman he loved and left five years ago, even if for her own good, is in trouble, the Duke of Wildeforde rushes to her aid. But he soon realizes that this could be a big mistake for his reputation and his heart…
I didn’t read the author’s previous book, but after having enjoyed this little masterpiece, I definitely want to read it! This book surpassed my expectations: it’s funny and angsty and emotional and steamy and much, much more. Samara is an exceptionally talented writer and she created two deep and layered main characters and equally interesting side characters (yes, now I’m anxiously waiting for Charlotte’s book!). I particularly enjoyed the “social angle”, so to speak, meaning the part about women’s rights and society expectations. I must confess that at first I was irritated by Fiona for not wanting to accept any kind of help, but then I understood that we women of the 21st century take so many things for granted, such as our right to work, to own things and to fend for ourselves, things that women like Fiona did not have. Therefore we can allow ourselves to share our worries, our burdens, with men without the fear of being diminished in the eyes of society, while Fiona and her contemporaries had to fight even for the smallest of rights, so it’s understandable that she wanted to rely only on herself.
Well, in conclusion the five stars I’m giving are more than deserved.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When Fiona, the woman he loved and left five years ago, even if for her own good, is in trouble, the Duke of Wildeforde rushes to her aid. But he soon realizes that this could be a big mistake for his reputation and his heart…
I didn’t read the author’s previous book, but after having enjoyed this little masterpiece, I definitely want to read it! This book surpassed my expectations: it’s funny and angsty and emotional and steamy and much, much more. Samara is an exceptionally talented writer and she created two deep and layered main characters and equally interesting side characters (yes, now I’m anxiously waiting for Charlotte’s book!). I particularly enjoyed the “social angle”, so to speak, meaning the part about women’s rights and society expectations. I must confess that at first I was irritated by Fiona for not wanting to accept any kind of help, but then I understood that we women of the 21st century take so many things for granted, such as our right to work, to own things and to fend for ourselves, things that women like Fiona did not have. Therefore we can allow ourselves to share our worries, our burdens, with men without the fear of being diminished in the eyes of society, while Fiona and her contemporaries had to fight even for the smallest of rights, so it’s understandable that she wanted to rely only on herself.
Well, in conclusion the five stars I’m giving are more than deserved.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
scallopbunny's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5