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A review by alisonb
The Duke's Rules Of Engagement by Jennifer Haymore
4.0
A sweet love story laced with some angst and longing, The Duke's Rules of Engagement is a predictable journey that managed to also surprise me in unique ways.
My favorite aspect of this entire story was the friendship that Jo and Matthew formed.
Matthew, Duke of Crestmont, is in need of a bride, and the only qualification he needs matchmaker Jo to satisfy is that the woman is "duchess" material. Jo finds Matthew to be a bit uptight and unimaginative until she begins to interview him in preparation for bride hunting for Matthew.
What unfolds is a beautiful relationship that is founded on mutual interests and ease in spending time with one another. The building of a friendship amidst the attraction and angst that Jo would never be considered duchess material as a working class woman, made this relationship balance on the edge of my nerves. Even though I knew the guaranteed outcome, I was still asking myself: how is this going to work? Add in Jo's selflessness and doubt, and I was rushing towards the finish line for that happily ever.
I would recommend this book to those who like some angst thrown into their love story. I am a lover of angst and would consider this to be about mid-range in it's frequency. I think that people who read historical romance and see aristocratic men with the usual hobbies would enjoy this fresh take on a duke who has unique interests. Lastly, if you like strong heroines who are focused on taking care of others and genuinely kind, I think you will enjoy Jo (although I did advise her to be more selfish a few times throughout the book...I couldn't help it).
3.5-4 ⭐️'s
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced eARC of this book thanks to Entangled Publishing via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
#TheDukesRulesOfEngagement #NetGalley
My favorite aspect of this entire story was the friendship that Jo and Matthew formed.
Matthew, Duke of Crestmont, is in need of a bride, and the only qualification he needs matchmaker Jo to satisfy is that the woman is "duchess" material. Jo finds Matthew to be a bit uptight and unimaginative until she begins to interview him in preparation for bride hunting for Matthew.
What unfolds is a beautiful relationship that is founded on mutual interests and ease in spending time with one another. The building of a friendship amidst the attraction and angst that Jo would never be considered duchess material as a working class woman, made this relationship balance on the edge of my nerves. Even though I knew the guaranteed outcome, I was still asking myself: how is this going to work? Add in Jo's selflessness and doubt, and I was rushing towards the finish line for that happily ever.
I would recommend this book to those who like some angst thrown into their love story. I am a lover of angst and would consider this to be about mid-range in it's frequency. I think that people who read historical romance and see aristocratic men with the usual hobbies would enjoy this fresh take on a duke who has unique interests. Lastly, if you like strong heroines who are focused on taking care of others and genuinely kind, I think you will enjoy Jo (although I did advise her to be more selfish a few times throughout the book...I couldn't help it).
3.5-4 ⭐️'s
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced eARC of this book thanks to Entangled Publishing via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
#TheDukesRulesOfEngagement #NetGalley