A review by nicolewhopickedthisbook
A Duke by Default, by Alyssa Cole
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
TW: Alcoholism, Date Rape Drug Use, Medical Illness/Hospital Stay
I LOVED Portia and Tav! He’s a gruff, growly silver fox and she’s a whirlwind that takes him by surprise!
Their back and forth miscommunication did get a little old but still really enjoyed their story
Waywardathon Prompt: Asylum/Mental Health Rep, Something Wicked/Give a Book a Second Chance
Black Author Readathon Prompt: Age Gap Romance, Work Place Romance
I LOVED Portia and Tav! He’s a gruff, growly silver fox and she’s a whirlwind that takes him by surprise!
Their back and forth miscommunication did get a little old but still really enjoyed their story
Waywardathon Prompt: Asylum/Mental Health Rep, Something Wicked/Give a Book a Second Chance
Black Author Readathon Prompt: Age Gap Romance, Work Place Romance
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness
Minor: Drug use
Date rape drug was used on Portia (not by our male MC, Tav) to make it seem like she was drunk and hoping it would cause a scandal