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A review by bridgets_books
Playing the Duke's Fiancée by Amanda McCabe
5.0
I love a story that starts my mind whirling and questing for more information. I equally love a book that sweeps me away from my everyday life. Playing the Duke's Fiancee does both.
The Victorian era is one I am not as familiar with as the Regency era. I delighted in looking up facts about the historical figures, the photography, and the Russian connections in this tale. You might not expect to learn quite so much from a Victorian Romance story, but Amanda McCabe seamlessly weaves real facts and people into the world of her fictional characters.
Violet and William swept me away with their love story. Suddenly I was seeing the glittering ballrooms full of elegantly dressed men and women. I was experiencing Violet's awe at the beauty she found in every corner of her new world. To see William open his eyes to the possibilities of love was heart-warming. I can foresee a life for Vi and Will full of love, laughter, and happy, beautiful children.
Even though this is the second book in the series, and I haven't read the first, I had no issues feeling lost or missing information needed to enjoy my reading time. The story reads well as a stand-alone. However, I am definitely going to be reading books one and three as soon as possible.
If you are looking for a wonderful escape from the world we live in today, you can't go wrong with the Dollar Duchesses.
I received a copy of the book for a blog tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
The Victorian era is one I am not as familiar with as the Regency era. I delighted in looking up facts about the historical figures, the photography, and the Russian connections in this tale. You might not expect to learn quite so much from a Victorian Romance story, but Amanda McCabe seamlessly weaves real facts and people into the world of her fictional characters.
Violet and William swept me away with their love story. Suddenly I was seeing the glittering ballrooms full of elegantly dressed men and women. I was experiencing Violet's awe at the beauty she found in every corner of her new world. To see William open his eyes to the possibilities of love was heart-warming. I can foresee a life for Vi and Will full of love, laughter, and happy, beautiful children.
Even though this is the second book in the series, and I haven't read the first, I had no issues feeling lost or missing information needed to enjoy my reading time. The story reads well as a stand-alone. However, I am definitely going to be reading books one and three as soon as possible.
If you are looking for a wonderful escape from the world we live in today, you can't go wrong with the Dollar Duchesses.
I received a copy of the book for a blog tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.