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A review by glo68
How to Deceive a Duke by Samara Parish
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.