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A review by leonalikesliterature
The Duke I Tempted by Scarlett Peckham
slow-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
Loved this book!
The romance and tension was beautifully built, and the writing was so good! The smut was top tier ✨
My only dislike was the reveal of Archer at the Charlotte’s Street House. I felt it was unnecessary and tainted the relationship between Archer and Poppy. It definitely counted as infidelity and there isn’t a good reconciliation after his betrayal. He is just forgiven because Poppy is into BDSM. I thought it was unnecessary too because it’s already basically revealed that he used to visit the Charlotte’s Street, so I really wish the cheating had just been omitted.
Archer and Poppy’s tension also started to burn me out by the 75% mark. It was getting repetitive with their lack of communication and brooding. Overall though, I really loved Archer and Poppy. Even despite Archer’s betrayal, I still adored his character.
Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I will be reading the sequels!
The romance and tension was beautifully built, and the writing was so good! The smut was top tier ✨
My only dislike was the
Archer and Poppy’s tension also started to burn me out by the 75% mark. It was getting repetitive with their lack of communication and brooding. Overall though, I really loved Archer and Poppy. Even despite Archer’s betrayal, I still adored his character.
Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I will be reading the sequels!